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After the last few years, with pandemics, lockdowns, and everything that comes with it, it’s no surprise that corporate wellness retreats are predicted to be at an all-time high in 2023. If you’re looking to plan a corporate wellness getaway this year, we hope to help you out a little with this article.
How 2023 Has Changed
After the pandemic we could all use an immersive corporate wellness retreat. Here at Event Solutions we’ve seen a surge in previously remote workers coming together in-person at retreats. It’s no surprise to us that the 2022-2030 report indicates that the corporate wellness market will expend exponentially to $20-plus billion dollars.
Corporate wellness retreats are an amazing way to let your employees know you care, and are proven to boost productivity and help with preventive stress management. What better way to ensure your employees feel appreciated than a wellness resort trip? If you’d like to know how to plan an amazing wellness getaway, let’s get started with some tips.
Corporate Wellness Retreats: Dos & Don’ts
DO: Do what you can! Be sure to plan ahead with budgets and time, because bringing employees together in a positive way is important for morale as well as mental health. Whether your wellness program is big or small doesn’t matter, just that you and your team can unwind and strengthen your bonds.
DON’T: Don’t hold on to outdated expectations of what a wellness retreat should look like. Keep in mind what your staff will like, and what works best for your team as a whole. After all, not everyone will look forward to daily yoga sessions at a yoga retreat. Think about what your employees would like and what would help them reboot. What recharges their batteries? Take this well-known energy drink brand for an example. Their relaxation looks like fun team building competitions.
DO: Plan around your group’s shared interests. Whether it’s an incentive trip focused on self care with spa treatments, hot springs, and green juice as part of a healthy eating course, or a bootcamp with fitness classes, detox sauna, and other wellness activities, every group is different. It’s always a good idea to send out a survey to your team to see what interests them. You might be surprised at the great ideas they give you!
DON’T: Limit yourself to only one day. Whether your wellness retreat will be two or even a four-day venture, plan out plenty of time. Rome wasn’t built in a day, after all, and stress management takes time, too. Including corporate wellness travel as part of your people management strategy is a good idea, as it will help ensure you have enough free time and budget to dedicate to your team.
DO: Consider a longer approach. Touching on the above point, while a day trip is great, a four-day or even week-long wellness getaway can truly make an impact with your team. Whether it’s local or a destination trip, an extended stay full of fun activities can make a big difference. Don’t stop at just the wellness activities, though. Self care is a lifestyle, so during your retreat, be sure to encourage mindfulness and healthy choices among your team. Preventative measures for burnout start with these changes
DON’T: Don’t get stuck in a rut with your corporate wellness plan. We all need stimulation, so mix things up a little now and again. Challenging expectations while promoting wellbeing is what a corporate wellness retreat is all about!
DO: Seek out creative innovations to keep your wellness getaways exciting and innovative. Whether you choose a new location every year, or introduce different activities, it’s important to keep your immersive experiences fresh.
DON’T: Assume you need to only look for what’s available locally. While it may be better in some cases, you don’t need to limit yourself to what’s nearby. A wellness retreat can be enjoyable anywhere, whether it’s your backyard in New York or on a beach in Malibu. Check off a bucket list item and snorkel in Hawaii or see the desert of Arizona from an ATV.
DO: Take this time to bring your team together, especially if they’ve been working remote through the pandemic. If your workforce is spread out across the country, and especially so if they haven’t been able to unite these past years, you have so many locales to choose from. Whether it’s Mexico, California, Costa Rica, or any tourist spot around the world, your corporate wellness retreat can take place anywhere. A location can be a much-needed change and offer so many unique experiences for your team. Take a look one company’s week-long trip to Las Vegas for their remote workforce for inspiration.
DON’T: Expect perfect attendance; it’s a rarity. This isn’t a reflection on you, and there’s no score to be kept. Life, family, and illness may mean a staff member isn’t able to come along, no matter how much they wanted to. But that doesn’t mean they should be left out altogether. Home Depot and Behr Paints took time from their annual sales conference to focus on corporate wellness, even when their in-person event turned virtual!
DO: Find ways to include those who weren’t able to attend the wellness retreat. This can be as simple as having a hybrid event, or even giving out gift baskets to team members that couldn’t come. Everyone in your team deserves to be included, after all! Especially so in a wellness experience, when the focus is on rejuvenation, recharging, and stress management.
DON’T: Wait forever! We know timing is very important, but so is corporate wellness. Choose a date that works well for your team, or set one after a busy season for an exciting reward. Or even, if you’d like, kick off the year with an amazing wellness getaway to unwind your staff and boost the year’s productivity. Just remember to plan ahead, since 2023 is expected to be a busy one for wellness retreats.
DO: Remember YOU are part of the team too! You deserve to unwind and have fun just as much as the rest of your team. Event Solutions is always open for consultation, so you don’t have to stress over planning your next corporate wellness experience. We’re always happy to take some of the load, so you can focus on having a good time with your team.
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In Conclusion
Planning a corporate wellness retreat is a great way to give back to your team and promote both bonding and relaxation. Whether you’re an onsite workforce, remote, or hybrid, or a team either big or small, wellness is important for us all. Deciding what you want your wellness experience to look like is important, as is talking with your team to see what they want. If you’re focused on mental health care, prioritize that in your planning process. If you want to focus on team building, plan a resort field day. Look at your staff and their needs to guide you in the planning process. Communication is key! 2023 is the perfect year to focus on yourself and your team. Here’s to promoting your team to be productive and growing closer together!