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One of the world’s largest travel websites has launched a dual-pronged promo to get record numbers of people who are currently working remotely to think outside the box –and to also pump new life into the struggling tourism industry.
In a year where the pandemic has reshaped so many aspects of our daily lives, Expedia is urging employees to take their work-from-home gig on the road and turn it into a work from here adventure that combines business and pleasure.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced an unprecedented shift in how and where many workers complete their daily '9-5, ’” said Nisreene Atassi, senior director of communications at Expedia, who added that the “Work from Here” campaign is aimed at work-from-anywhere professionals who can get their jobs done as long as they have a laptop and a good Wi-Fi connection.
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The program “allows employees the freedom to balance work with travel, ” Atassi said. “We want to inspire workers to think differently about their workspaces to create happier, more productive experiences, which would benefit not only employees but also employers.
To jumpstart the idea, at 8:20 p.m. on Monday (Dec. 14), Expedia will offer two-week trips to select resorts in Key West, Arizona or South Carolina to six lucky applicants for just $20.20, noting that the April excursions are “sure to sell out quickly.”
But beyond the sweepstakes-like contest, Expedia is clearly trying to get people to think differently by appealing to the “wanderer mindset” of the working masses, encouraging house-bound employees to explore new places, sites and scenery.
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The company said the idea stemmed from a survey of 1, 000 people who sought to identify the dreams and benefits employees would realize from a temporary relocation. According to the study, three out of four remote workers said they would like a more exotic office view, nearly seven in 10 said they would leave the family behind to do so, and two-third of workers said their productivity would improve when they were stationed in paradise – as would their relationships with their partners and kids.
The “Work from Here” proposition comes at a time when state and local travel restrictions are again rising in the face of record daily case counts and deaths from COVID-19. It also comes in a year that has seen the global pandemic reduce flight and travel bookings by 70 percent, with no near-term rebound in sight.
“Although the progress we are seeing leaves me optimistic on the long-term outlook for our industry, I continue to recognize that it will likely be years — and not quarters — before the travel market returns to pre-COVID volumes, ” Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel said on the company’s third-quarter earnings call last month.
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That optimistic long-term outlook for tourism was paired with short-term enthusiasm for the industry via shares of Airbnb last week, which priced its over-subscribed $47 billion IPO amid the present slump.
“We believe the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced that travel is an enduring human desire, even in the face of challenges, ” Airbnb said in its S-1 filing with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). “People have increasingly sought travel options closer to home during COVID-19, and Airbnb’s offerings are well-suited to adapt to this changing dynamic.”
While there’s no question that the pandemic has caused immense upheaval to the way we live, work, shop and eat, there is still widespread uncertainty as to how lasting or sticky these lifestyle changes will prove to be once the coronavirus risk has subsided.
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While there is no way to know for sure, numerous experts and studies have shown that at least some of the digital shift and remote working trend will outlast COVID and become part of the new normal.
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Aside from this, if you’re part of a growing number of travel companies who now employ homeworkers, our essential guide to working from home in travel (and other industries) will prove useful. Progressive Travel Recruitment has had homeworking teams for many years and we’ve learned the pros and the pitfalls. In our opinion, the multiple benefits of being part of a travel homeworking team are self evident.
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My colleagues and I have put together this guide for those who work from home in travel jobs, either full-time or part-time. It’s full of tips, advice and benefits for homeworkers and those who manage a homeworking team.
Whether you’re already a travel homeworker, someone suddenly finding themselves having to work from home due to Coronavirus, or are considering making the move from office to working from home, this is a must-read.
Happiness A State of Remote Work study by Owl Labs (US video conferencing company) questioned 1, 202 full-time workers, of whom 48% work remotely once a week, and 30% work remotely full-time. 83% of the homeworking participants said working from home makes them happier. 81% of the total surveyed said the ability to work from home would help them deal with work and life conflicts. The people who worked from home full-time were happy with their jobs 22% more often than the office workers. So, happiness and improving your work-life balance are clear benefits of homeworking. This was a US survey, where homeworking is widespread, though the UK and many other countries are catching up.
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Flexibility Working at home offers the flexibility to do small home-based tasks during breaks in the day, saving hassle and time later. For example, you can put a load of washing on, do quick evening-meal prep, or let in repair people. These jobs pile up and take up valuable headspace if you work in an office
Some homeworkers start early and finish early, or take a longer lunch break from time to time and catch up later in the day. This must be negotiated with your company, and depends on your role. Often travel agency jobs based at home require fixed hours. But the higher up the ladder you go, the more flexibility you usually get.
Productivity You get much more done when you aren’t commuting. All our homeworking travel colleagues say they’re more productive working on their own, without office clamour. While keeping in contact with remote colleagues throughout the day is very important, it’s easier to concentrate on the travel job at home with minimum disruption. For us, interviewing travel candidates in the peace of your home is easier than being in a bustling office.
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Office hours As a travel business, we have global clients and candidates, so flexible working from home or in our serviced offices (when open) means we can contact people abroad at a time to suit them, providing a boutique service. If you need to work a little later to finish something off it’s easy because you’re already at home.
Location Here at Progressive Travel Recruitment, we have the tools to work from anywhere, so if we fancy working in a shared space, café or hotel for a day or two, we can, when everything opens up again. Our MD James Roberts likes to stay in places where he feels he is more productive, but for now he’s staying at home, obviously.
Fewer work outfits Although we would always advocate getting showered and dressed every day before work, you definitely don’t need so many smart work clothes, which saves money and ironing time. Some of our homeworking travel colleagues say they also save money on make-up as they wear less when they’re working from home.
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No distractions There are far fewer distractions at home. No office gossip is a huge benefit, and also makes the whole team work more professionally.
Pets Dogs prefer being with their owners than being left at home alone to wait for a dogwalker. Many of us homeworkers love that we can walk our dogs throughout the day, getting exercise and fresh air. Directors Tony Macdonald and James Roberts even walks the dogs of nearby friends whose pets are stuck at home.
Autonomy Working from home as a director or boss can bring a welcome degree of autonomy. For other homeworkers, being trusted to work effectively from home requires confidence in their ability from directors. That degree of autonomy or confidence is motivating.
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School pickups Working from home allows parents to do school pick-ups and drop offs without a great rush as they don’t then have to commute (at time of writing, the majority of schools are closed). Our staff with older children say their kids enjoy the fact that a parent is at home; they have a quick after-school chat and break, then everyone gets back to their own pursuits.
Childcare costs Not paying for after-school care or breakfast clubs can save a lot of cash, and gives valuable extra time with children at the beginning and end of the day, when you would have been commuting.
Work life balance Being able to easily go for a lunchtime run or
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