Business is better in real life
In the digital world which has become our new norm, it is very easy to forget just how valuable human connections are. Despite the best video conferencing technology, it is impossible to replicate the value of face-to-face meetings which are an inherent part of business, necessary for building trust, connections, relationships with customers, as well as in many cases accelerating decisions.
In my own experience, teams coming together for face-to-face conversation and interaction creates a much more effective and efficient means of getting things done, on time and with focus.
Let’s talk costs
Travel does have a cost, however, both direct and indirect. Thedirect cost of flights and hotels, management fees and technology costs all add up. The cost of time is also a factor: currently employees are spending up to 9% of their working hours switching between workspace applications, among which apps and tools to manage their travel and…