How to implement workation in your company?

Thématique

Friday, May 23, 2025

Working from a holiday location: a utopia turned reality

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Amidst the rise of remote work, the pursuit of workplace well-being, and evolving lifestyles, the concept of workation (a portmanteau of 'work' and 'vacation') is increasingly appealing to companies and employees. This new model allows individuals to work while changing their environment, often in settings conducive to relaxation, creativity, and productivity. But how can it be effectively implemented in your company?

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What is Workation and Why is it Booming?

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Workation is the opportunity offered to an employee to work remotely from a vacation spot, whether in France or abroad. This trend, once marginal, has significantly grown since the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2023, 76% of French employees stated their desire to work outside their usual residence for at least a few weeks per year.
Companies view this as an opportunity to retain their talent, boost motivation, and enhance organizational agility.

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Why integrate workation into your HR strategy?

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Improvement of quality of life at work
Increased attractiveness for young talent
Enhanced creativity and performance
Stress reduction and burnout prevention
Addressing new post-pandemic expectations

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What profiles can benefit from workation?

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Workation primarily targets employees engaged in partial or full-time remote work, including:

Developers and tech professionals
Marketing, communication, or design specialists
Consultants and freelancers
Work-study students with a high degree of autonomy

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Key Steps to Integrate Workation into Your Company

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1. Define a clear and secure framework

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Workation does not mean work without rules. It is important to:

Set availability slots
Specify the obligations for connection and reporting
Defining authorized destinations (e.g., countries compatible with GDPR)
Clarifying insurance, taxation, and digital security issues

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2. Adapt management tools and methods

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Utilize collaborative project management tools (Trello, Notion, Slack, etc.)
Implement remote routines (weekly check-ins, recurring video calls, etc.)
Train your teams in remote management through tailored modules like those offered by Crews

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3. Train your teams in autonomy and digital culture

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The success of workation also relies on a strong digital corporate culture. At Crews, our Bachelors, Masters programs, and short courses fully integrate these new realities of the working world.

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4. Leveraging experience feedback

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Involve your employees in evaluating the program. Gather regular feedback to improve the experience and make it a differentiating HR advantage.

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Workation and performance: the results are in

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Studies show that employees on workation report being 31% more productive and 45% more creative. Furthermore, companies that allow remote work from other locations observe a 20% reduction in turnover.

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Examples of Companies That Have Adopted Workation

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Airbnb now allows its employees to work from anywhere in the world.
Spotify offers a flexible model where employees can choose their workplace.
Blablacar and Deezer in France have implemented similar policies, with a view to enhanced employee experience.
GitLab, a 100% remote company, has made digital nomadism an integral part of its corporate culture.

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Crews, an ideal model for integrating workation into your organization

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With its 100% online model, flexible pedagogy, and resolutely agile approach, Crews is living proof that workation works. Our learners, both students and professionals, pursue their training from France, Europe, or abroad, without compromising pedagogical quality, group cohesion, or their productivity.

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An Organization Designed for Remote Work: collaborative tools, personalized support, online coaching, remote pedagogical monitoring…

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Work-study students and professionals in training who are already experiencing workation, whether from Lisbon, Montreal, or Barcelona.

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Expertise in Digital, Tourism, AI… precisely the sectors that are fastest to adopt new working methods.

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In other words, if you are looking for a partner to inspire your transition to a hybrid and flexible work model, Crews is your best reference.

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And of course, we also offer professional development programs to support your employees in this transition:

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Conclusion

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In 2025, adopting workation is no longer an option but a strategic response to talent expectations and evolving work models. Train your employees to meet the demands of this new paradigm: autonomous, digital, and agile.

Explore Crews' pathways to anticipate the future of work and develop your teams starting today.

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