Month: April 2014

Work Related Group Bonding Holidays

Many companies are now looking in to or offering group bonding breaks for their employees. This is similar to group bonding exercises that many of us have been on where you have to solve problems together, but allows colleges to spend more time getting to know each other by socialising.

Some examples of these types of trips are groups of employees being sent to trek up Snowdonia mountain and then afterwards meet up in a hotel where they are all staying for dinner and drinks. This is proving to have quite a positive impact on staff morale and working together as a team, which in turns improves the whole productivity of a company.

Although this can be costly for a company, research has shown that this money is made back two fold over a short period of time due to the increased work level. Why not suggest one to your company and see what they think?

Getaway Break in Italy

Italy is one of the most popular European countries to escape from your chaotic lifestyle and relax. Across the country there are many places to visit and many things to see. Here is a list of five different Italian destinations that will amaze you in different ways:

Milan: Milan is Italy’s fashion capital. It oozes style with endless designer stores that’ll keep every woman happy, striking architecture eye candy and romantic restaurants where you can indulge into signature gastronomic delights.

Florence: The city is laden with idyllic classic fountains and enchanting sculptures. If you are planning to visit the city of Florence, you cannot visit without taking a look at some of the world’s greatest masterpieces in the Uffizi gallery.

Rome: The capital city of Italy is a cosmopolitan city admired for its historical value. Its more than a fascinating city, its an encyclopaedia of living history, every road leads to an eternity.

Venice: For a weekend of pure romance, there are very few European cities that will live up to Venice. It harbours artistic and architectural gems. With every step , you’ll encounter an aspect of the city worth admiring.

Lake Como: A breathtaking destination scrutinized by snow capped mountains and fringed with a string of scenic lakeside towns.

Planning a Business Trip

You go in to work and your boss says that you need to go on a business trip to meet potential clients. If this is the first time you have had to travel away from work to do business it can be a bit daunting.

The main thing when planning a business trip is to book everything in advance and have a clear precise plan of where you are going and what you need to do. The first thing to consider is accommodation. If you have a human resources department, they may do this for you, but either way research the location and read reviews to ensure that it is the correct place to be.. there is nothing worse then having a meeting at 9am in the morning to find that the hotel is currently having refurbishments done so many of the facilities are out of order or there are builders banging on the walls at 6 am in the morning.

Once your accommodation is book, research local places to eat and a suitable venue (if this isn’t already decided) to host your meeting. Once this is done, the rest can be a little more relaxed. Just ensure that all transport is taken care of as you don’t want any nasty surprises.