We’re all beholden to technology. The professional world is a maze of screens glowing, inboxes buzzing, and Slack channels dinging. This constant work connection is having an impact. A recent study from Aflac revealed more than half of American workers are experiencing burnout.
Meetings and events can play a role in helping employees reclaim the work-life balance that is critical to keeping them happy and engaged. Truly leveraging the power of face-to-face experiences requires evolving beyond the traditional promise of meetings and welcoming a new recipe for success: Connecting in-person must also involve an opportunity to disconnect from everything else.
While the landscape of digital tools was undoubtedly a lifeline for the industry during the pandemic-fueled hiatus from in-person gatherings, the new era of face-to-face is about finding some room to breathe. To better understand how to harness the power of unplugging, Skift Meetings worked with the Arizona Office of Tourism to show how venues around the state are helping overworked participants recapture their energy.
As you look ahead to crafting your next program and selecting the right environment to bring it to life, this report will highlight the critical factors in designing an experience that will send attendees home feeling refreshed and recharged with a renewed sense of optimism. Plus, you’ll get an introduction to some of the destinations across the Grand Canyon State where your attendees will be awed by a reawakened sense of beauty and tranquility.
We’re all beholden to technology. The professional world is a maze of screens glowing, inboxes buzzing, and Slack channels dinging. This constant work connection is having an impact. A recent study from Aflac revealed more than half of American workers are experiencing burnout.
Meetings and events can play a role in helping employees reclaim the work-life balance that is critical to keeping them happy and engaged. Truly leveraging the power of face-to-face experiences requires evolving beyond the traditional promise of meetings and welcoming a new recipe for success: Connecting in-person must also involve an opportunity to disconnect from everything else.
While the landscape of digital tools was undoubtedly a lifeline for the industry during the pandemic-fueled hiatus from in-person gatherings, the new era of face-to-face is about finding some room to breathe. To better understand how to harness the power of unplugging, Skift Meetings worked with the Arizona Office of Tourism to show how venues around the state are helping overworked participants recapture their energy.
As you look ahead to crafting your next program and selecting the right environment to bring it to life, this report will highlight the critical factors in designing an experience that will send attendees home feeling refreshed and recharged with a renewed sense of optimism. Plus, you’ll get an introduction to some of the destinations across the Grand Canyon State where your attendees will be awed by a reawakened sense of beauty and tranquility.
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