In this episode of the Global People Mobility Insights Podcast, Anna Luisa Grebe and Stefan Remhof delve into the megatrend of workation, exploring its impact on the workforce and corporate culture. From Anna Luisa’s academic insights to real-world applications at Workflex, they dissect the evolving expectations of employers and employees alike, revealing the transformative potential of remote work.

Key Discussion Points:

• Defining Workation: Anna Luisa provides a fresh perspective on the concept of workation, challenging stereotypes and highlighting its diverse applications, from escaping the cold to working from a family’s home abroad.
• Employer and Employee Expectations: The episode explores the gap between employer offerings and employee desires regarding workation, shedding light on the significant value employees place on this flexibility.
• Impact on Corporate Culture: Insights into how workation and remote work policies contribute to a positive corporate culture, promoting trust, autonomy, and a modern employer image.
• Technological and Legal Challenges: Discussion on the role of technology in facilitating workation, the importance of HR tech solutions, and the legal complexities of cross-border remote work.
• Future Trends in Remote Working: Projections for the future of workation and remote work, including legislative changes, the growing acceptance of hybrid work models, and the impact of generational shifts on workplace flexibility.

Authoren:

Stefan Remhof is Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and Professor of International Management at IU International University. He has profound expertise in the fields of global mobility, expat management and international assignments.

Anna Luisa Grebe is the Business Development Manager at the hyper-growth startup WorkFlex.
In 2023, she completed her International Business Management degree at the Berlin School of Economics and Law, graduating with a thesis titled “Megatrend Workation – A Comparative Analysis of Employee Expectations and Employer Offerings.”