With the arrival of summer, the topic of balancing work and relaxation is back in the spotlight. More and more workers are trying to reconcile productivity and personal well-being, taking advantage of the flexibility of smart working to carry out their activities at a holiday resort. But how can this be managed effectively without compromising business performance? HERE we will show you some good examples.
The Example of Airbnb and Spotify
Airbnb and Spotify are two emblematic cases of companies that have adopted flexible models even during the summer months.
- Spotify, with its “Work from Anywhere” programme, allows employees to work from anywhere throughout the year, including summer destinations.
- Airbnb, for its part, has implemented a policy that favours permanent remote working, allowing its teams to work from temporary locations without negatively impacting collaboration or results.
Data and Insight: What the Research Says
A study by Buffer (2023) shows that:
- 60 per cent of smart working employees prefer to work from holiday locations.
This trend is growing and shows that the desire for greater geographical flexibility is a determining factor in job satisfaction and employee retention, especially in the warmer months.
Best Practice: Stress-Free Productivity
To maintain efficiency and well-being even in summer, many companies adopt structured approaches. Here are some best practices:
- Flexible schedules and asynchronous communication to adapt to personal time zones and rhythms
- Shared routines: daily or weekly check-ins to maintain cohesion and transparency
- Manager training on remote leadership and burnout management
In addition, some companies experiment with “no meeting weeks” or “quiet weeks” policies to encourage concentration away from the office.
The Future is Workation
The concept of workation (union of work + vacation) is emerging as the new paradigm of agile working. Already today, some companies offer:
- Agreed temporary accommodation in tourist locations
- Remote summer' bonuses
- Work passes for summer coworking spaces
NOD: Your Partner for Working Where You Want
Even in summer, NotOnlyDesk accompanies you in your flexible smart working:
● Coworking spaces and temporary offices in major Italian tourist destinations
● Instant booking from web and mobile
● Scalable, customised solutions for individual professionals and corporate teams
Discover how to make your summer productive and relaxing: visit our website.
