Daily routines provide helpful structure, but sometimes they deserve shaking up. Change can trigger new ideas and fresh perspectives, which are much needed assets for creative thinkers. One of the most effective ways to break up routine and cultivate fresh energy is to plan an off-site gathering.
Even as empty office buildings are at a record-breaking high, there are great benefits to planning gatherings off-site. Whether you want to jumpstart a new project, plan a period of work, or just bring people together, booking a creative facility for off-site meetings provides benefits that are worth investing in.
Improves moods
Research shows that a change of scenery increases one’s sense of well-being. When people experience new places, they report feeling happier, more attentive, and more relaxed. Moving your team building day, meetings, or brainstorming sessions to an off-site location may give your group a greater sense of excitement and interest. And the intentionality of an off-site event underlines its importance and shows that you value each person’s time and presence.
Boosts creativity
When your team feels happier and more relaxed in a new setting, they’ll be able to think more creatively and get more done. Research suggests that employees who are happy are up to 20% more productive. While the well-being of individuals is important on its own, this statistic shows that a healthy, happy team leads to wins all around.
Offers different amenities
Your normal workspace may lack walkability or natural lighting, both things that support creativity and productivity. So planning a creative work session off-site lets you pick venues that have amenities you value. You might also prioritizing outdoor space, ergonomic design, sustainability, kitchen space, and flexible meeting options. We’re proud to say that Annex of Oakley provides a creative event space in Cincinnati with each of these conveniences front and center.
Breaks up standard routines
Working in the same place each day—whether that’s from home or in an office—may not always serve you well. If your team’s day-to-day workflow is starting to feel stale, now could be a good time to plan something special. Being in a new space may help people break old habits, one older study suggests. By relocating for a day, your team might find it easier to explore new ways of thinking, collaborating, and communicating.
Off-site meetings for remote workers could even encourage healthier personal habits. Remote workers often take fewer breaks, even though taking more breaks is good for productivity.
Gathering outside of the office may also reduce distractions. People face fewer interruptions when they’re away from their desk, so off-site work makes it easier to focus on the day’s goal.
Strengthens personal and professional connection
Working remotely has its perks, and we take advantage of those regularly. But nothing can take the place of face-to-face connection. We love the idea of supplementing remote work with occasional in-person team meetings. Not only do they help foster deeper relationships among co-workers, but they can bring everyone together for collaborative projects that need that focused attention.
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