Employees are beginning to adapt to a better work/life balance as employers offer more flexible work-from-home options. An emerging trend in Latin America is slowly but surely making its way to the US, indicating employees will begin taking advantage of working outside of their homes to travel while not having to take any vacation days. 

This is not to say that employees are taking advantage of these new policies to slack off, but rather that they are no longer constrained by their location to complete their work—after which they can go out and explore and experience more of the world.

What Is Workation?

Workation combines work and vacation, allowing individuals to operate remotely from a destination other than their usual home or office environment.

This trend caters to the growing desire for flexibility and a better work/life balance. With workation, professionals can enrich their lives with cultural experiences, leisure activities, and the excitement of discovering new places, all without the need to use their vacation days.

The advantages of workation

Workation caters to the evolving needs of the modern workforce and opens up a world of possibilities for employers and employees. Below are some of the advantages of embracing a workation lifestyle:

Enhanced creativity and productivity 

Stepping away from the usual workspace and immersing oneself in a new environment can spark creativity and boost productivity. Fresh surroundings and experiences stimulate the brain, leading to innovative ideas and more efficient problem-solving.

Improved work/life balance

Workations allow individuals to integrate their job responsibilities with personal exploration and relaxation seamlessly. This balance reduces burnout and increases job satisfaction, as employees can allocate time for leisure activities and exploration after work.

Opportunity for cultural enrichment

Traveling to different locations for workations offers the chance to immerse oneself in new cultures, languages, and experiences. This cultural enrichment can broaden one’s perspectives, enhance personal growth, and improve interpersonal skills by interacting with diverse groups of people.

Flexibility and autonomy

Workation provides a sense of independence and control over one’s schedule and work environment. This flexibility empowers individuals to design their day best to suit their productivity peaks and personal preferences, leading to a more satisfying employment experience.

Strengthened team dynamics

The shared experiences can strengthen bonds and improve team dynamics for teams participating in workations together. Working in a new environment can encourage team members to collaborate more effectively and support one another, fostering a more robust, cohesive team culture.

The Effect of Remote Work on Willdom

For WillDom employees, it is much easier to do than for other companies, given its numerous locations across Latin America. Employees can operate remotely (as they mostly do) or from Paraguay, Argentina, El Salvador, Bolivia, and Ecuador offices.

An Overview of Tech Terminal, Episode 4

In this fourth episode of WillDom’s Tech Terminal, we feature two company team members – Gabriela Gaona, a Software Engineer from Willdom Paraguay, and Gonzalo Taretto, a Talent Team member from WillDom Buenos Aires. 

Gabriela took a month-long workation trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and shares critical tips and tricks with Gonzalo, who is planning his own workation soon.

Here’s a sample of some of the noteworthy pieces of advice shared in the podcast:

• Workation still has the word “work” in it: Workation is as intense as remote work. Don’t think otherwise. So, it’s essential to plan for your job and meetings during the day so you can be free early in the afternoon to learn more about what the city can offer you.
• The “life” part of work/life balance is equally important: It is critical to choose the right neighborhood to stay in according to your tastes and needs, like cultural activities, nights out, bars, restaurants, and so on. Also, how easy is it to get to the office from where you are staying? 
• Be conscious of different charging standards: For people who operate with computers, be aware of the type of power adapters needed in the countries where you travel.

Learn More About Workation in the 4th Episode of the Tech Terminal Podcast

Tech Terminal is a go-to source for the latest tech trends; this episode is no exception. Tune in to the 4th episode of the Tech Terminal Podcast, where we unravel the intricacies and personal experiences that bring the concept of workation to life.

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