Workation: from trend to corporate culture

In episode 5 of the People Mobility Alliance podcast, Anna Luisa Grebe looks at what a workation actually is, what employees expect from it and what it does to a company’s culture.

Key discussion points

• Defining workation: Anna Luisa provides a fresh perspective on the concept of workation, challenging stereotypes and highlighting its diverse applications, from escaping the cold to working from a family’s home abroad.

• Employer and employee expectations: The episode explores the gap between employer offerings and employee desires regarding workation, shedding light on the significant value employees place on this flexibility.

• Impact on corporate culture: Insights into how workation and remote work policies contribute to a positive corporate culture, promoting trust, autonomy, and a modern employer image.

• Technological and legal challenges: Discussion on the role of technology in facilitating workation, the importance of HR tech solutions, and the legal complexities of cross-border remote work.

• Future trends in remote working: Projections for the future of workation and remote work, including legislative changes, the growing acceptance of hybrid work models, and the impact of generational shifts on workplace flexibility.

Listen to the Podcast here: https://people-mobility.org/workation-from-trend-to-corporate-culture/