5 Reasons to Plan a Corporate Away Day
In London
We see first-hand how effective a well-executed corporate away day can be. It’s not just a break from the office, it’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your colleagues, re-focus on projects you are working on, and most importantly (in our opinion) recharge. For fast faced businesses, away days are becoming a key part of workplace culture, employee wellbeing, and long-term success as a team.
An away day is often a reward for employees, but it is also just time to step away from the day-to-day. We always enjoy creating bespoke schedules for clients, with training or activities along with time to relax. Here are five reasons why an away day is actually a strategic move for many of our clients.
1. Focus and Perspective
Stepping outside your usual environment will motivate your team and give them the chance to think differently - it’s the perfect time to align and consider the bigger picture.
London definitely has some of the UK’s most inspiring venues for you to choose from. We can help you decide between a central private members’ club , a riverside retreat in Richmond or even a rooftop garden with city views. Within an hour of London you could change the atmosphere completely as we give you options that include a countryside estate or even a private island.
2. Strengthening Team Culture
Emails and meetings just won’t build real connection - this happens when teams spend time together away from their usual roles and communication becomes more natural.
When we see clients compete in team challenges, and relax afterwards with a cocktail in their hand, we know that these workplace relationships have become stronger, and this will be carried back into the office.
3. Reinforce Brand Identity
The design of your day should reflect your company’s values and style.
Neon Touch like to work on branded elements such as menus and welcome gifts, but recently we have seen custom yoga mats and meticulously designed, colour-coordinated floral displays. So whichever level of detail fits with your business, talk to the event planner about what you have in mind.
4. Efficient Use of Time
We design away days to be efficient and enjoyable. The venues we use in London and the surrounding areas have excellent transport links, allowing you to escape the office without the need for overnight stays (unless you want to).
A single well-planned day can be more effective than weeks of internal meetings when it comes to increasing motivation, and energy within the team.
5. More Than Just a Day Out
Clients have told us that their away-day has solved long-standing challenges, and it is regularly said that colleagues have bonded despite struggling with this in their usual environment. It’s a great opportunity to roll out new strategies or goals, and for teams who’ve worked flat out, an away day is also a way to say thank you. It shows investment, care and commitment to your staff which Ebony and the team can fully support you with.
Neon Touch Events
A corporate away day is more than just time out of the office, if you’re looking to give people a day to remember, it’s definitely an investment that pays off in engagement, loyalty and performance.
We know what it takes to make an away day stand out, and we would love to talk to you about creating something memorable by using our experience and our attention to detail. Contact Ebony and the team HERE to take the stress out of planning!