As an events management and venue finding agency, we’re extremely passionate about the wide variety of fabulous venues we’re able to offer our clients – and of course we’re always keen to refresh our portfolio with new options. Naturally, we don’t want to keep all this great stuff a secret! So in the coming months we’ll be showcasing a regular ‘venue spotlight’ feature, to reveal some of the super selections we can tempt you with.
In this feature, we focus on options for rewarding your staff – something we have increasingly been asked about recently, no doubt due to the difficulties and disorder of the past 18 months or so.
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It’s unlikely that there has been a more relevant time, certainly in recent history, to recognise the value that employees deliver to a business – and to consider how these teams could be rewarded. After many months of seemingly endless Zoom or Teams meetings; adapting to new ways of working; the extra work and uncertainties brought about by the pandemic; the frustrations and challenges of extended lockdowns; what could be a better antidote to these turbulent times than to celebrate a return to something that might represent the ‘normal’ we previously knew – by treating your team to a wonderful break at an Iconic Luxury Hotel?
Something for Every Individual
Naturally, everyone within a team is an individual, with their own characteristics and personal preferences. However, Iconic Hotels cater perfectly for that individuality; wha
tever a person’s interests or passions – be it food foraging, classic cars, canoeing or clay shooting, or private yoga classes, wellbeing, cookery, art and photography, and everything in between – the Iconic Luxury Hotel Collection really can offer something for everyone. Equally, for those who wish to just kick back and relax – there is the option to play croquet on the lawns; appreciate beautiful acres of stunning grounds and views with a peaceful, mindful walk; go for a swim, or have a massage…
Iconic’s country properties feature acres of grounds, spa facilities and fantastic dining options – ideal locations for relaxing and boosting wellbeing; the perfect remedy to the difficulties of recent times. Alternatively, there’s the option of a city break and to be in the heart of everything that’s happening in London, with two very individual properties – where again, you can just relax and explore London, or re-boot and take advantage of numerous stimulating activities.
The Business Case
Whether recognising and rewarding employees is currently part of your business culture or not, who could deny that treating the team to a stay in a luxury hotel is hugely tempting? And of course, it’s also highly beneficial to all involved; getting together as a group outside of the work environment helps strengthen bonds and relationships, maintain motivation and improve wellbeing – which in turn further benefits the business. What better way to move on after the pandemic than with a team event, where everyone can reconnect and really be together again – rather than just virtually!
Increasingly, businesses are rewarding and recognising employees as part of their benefits package – a trend that is more critical than ever, given the extent to which the world of work has changed since early 2020. For those who have continued to operate throughout the pandemic, employers appreciate more than ever, the value their employees contributed and how they can continue to be of benefit to the business; equally, how important it is to maintain motivation – especially as work patterns continue to change as businesses adapt to going back to the workplace, or adopt new ‘hybrid’ work patterns. Happy and motivated employees deliver higher levels of productivity and engagement – key factors to ensure ongoing success for any business1.
Go For It!
So, whether you would like to take the opportunity to recognise and reward your team, or you need a location for a key event such as a sales kick-off, we’d love to hear from you! For more information on how we can help you – whether that’s deciding which amazing location to choose!, or planning the activities and details for your stay, please contact us – we will be delighted to assist.
References
https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/responsibility-for-employee-engagement-hr/
https://www.hrcloud.com/blog/8-employee-engagement-statistics-you-need-to-know-in-2021