How can business professionals improve their wellbeing by selecting the accommodation?
It is no secret that business travel was one of the industries hit hardest by the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. In fact, Harvard Business Review report that in 2020 it was down by 90% at its lowest point. As UK travel restrictions are completely scrapped ad other countries seem to be following in suit, it would seem that many businesses are returning to travel but with more focus on welfare. The Great Resignation has seen employees start to take back control about what their working weeks look like in the hopes of achieving a better work-life balance with as many as 56% of UK workers have considered quitting their roles within 2021.
The Comfy Worker Solution? Travel for work that doesn’t feel taxing. Want to find out how you and your company can achieve this in five simple steps?
Select home-style stays
Mental and physical wellbeing can both be catered for by selecting accommodation that provides you with creature comforts. Being able to relax and unwind after a business day of work is something we all need to do and we do not believe this needs to be any different when working in a different location. All of our properties are homes that are carefully selected hosts have put time and attention into. In 2022 we say no more small hotel rooms with the view of another building. Choosing properties that have living spaces, gardens, multiple bedrooms, and even a fully operational kitchen will make the world of difference when travelling away from home.
Choose the right location
It may sound simple but all too often, pricing and hotel availability can mean that your onward meetings and work still require a timely commute. The benefit of selecting serviced accommodation is that they are actual homes within rural, town, and city locations. The benefit to your wellbeing? Less travel time means more time to relax and finally being able to eliminate the post-work trip fatigue that many people just put with before the pandemic.
It’s all about amenities
2022 for us is all about eliminating stress. Don’t spend your time trying to find parking, searching for decent Wi-Fi, or even sourcing an expensive dry cleaner. If you book smart, you can ensure all of your requirements are available to hand.
Don’t rush home
Yes, it is all too tempting to cram your meetings into one day and get to go home but is this what is best for your own wellbeing and work schedule? You will likely still be travelling less for work, so it's even more important to make the most of time whilst you are away. Working smarter can mean spending a bit more time away so that you do then have to travel for the proceeding months. More focus on work and more time to relax without travelling, the best of both worlds right?
Let your provider manage everything for you
Of course, this is easy for us to recommend as we created Comfy Workers as a stress-alleviating solution for businesses but it really does make the world of difference. Not having to worry about dealing with hosts, sorting out the bill, or even having to source your own solution from scratch in the first place mean your time away is spent concentrating on the job at hand. You will be less stressed and much more productive.
Travelling for work is an exciting prospect for many after years of not being able to do so, but we want to make sure the task does not start to negatively impact morale as it was seen to do in previous times.
Do you agree?
