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Working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic has made people around the globe realise that a traditional “9-to-5” office schedule is no longer the only way forward. Remote learning is here to stay, and it will shape the way companies operate moving forward.
Matt Chapman, co-owner of Bawah Reserve and founder of global HR executive search firm ChapmanCG, has created his business around flexible home-based roles that focus on results, not hours:
“Amazing performance doesn’t come from being within cubicles and four walls. Great leaders… realise that geographic freedom is the essence of the best creativity and loyalty for employees,” he said in a post on LinkedIn, April 2020, “The office doesn’t become the centre of connection anymore; it just becomes part of the multi-faceted puzzle of how we truly connect. Technology, if used right, allows almost everyone in support functions or services roles to work virtually 100% fine.”
We were inspired by Matt to develop a new “workcation” at Bawah Reserve. While the trend is catching on now, the concept isn’t new. It refers to travelling somewhere with the intent to work remotely for all or part of the time. A BBC article published in March asked:
“Could a workcation change how you think?” In it, Meredith Turits said: “Instead of trying to build a wall between work and personal life, workcations lean into the idea that they’re not separate at all…. Workcations are instead conscious efforts to separate yourself from your permanent environment, and get extremely focused on one element of your job. You step away with the explicit intention to ignore the daily churn.”
In essence, workcations allow you to be productive at work, see a new part of the world and maximise your personal downtime – all in a location of your choosing.
So where to go on your first workcation? Here’s are ten attributes you’ll want to look for:
Look for a place with both private and public areas to work. Make sure some of these spaces have great views.
Spotty internet service equals lost time and unnecessary frustration.
Set meal and activity times can be restrictive to the crucial balance between down time and work time.
Choose a place that isn’t too busy or noisy, particularly during working hours.
Make sure your laundry, housekeeping and the other daily chores you are trying to escape will be handled for you.
Sleep is important to your productivity; a comfortable bed and relaxing bedrooms are a given.
Fill your downtime with a good mixture of culture, wellbeing and adventure.
Make sure menus provide healthy, whole foods – with a few indulgent treats.
Giving back whilst you travel is good for peace of mind.
Longer trips often qualify for preferential rates.
Bawah Reserve ticks every one of these boxes. With just 36 suites, the resort is quiet and peaceful. It comprises six islands, 13 beaches, 4 restaurants and offers over 50 activities, many of which are included in the suite rate. Right now, for every eight nights booked for a workcation, guests receive the ninth and tenth night free.
If you’re in need of a workcation, make an enquiry here.
Much like everyone else, we at the Anambas Foundation entered the year 2020 feeling...
Shared with kind permission from Greater Good magazine .
As we celebrate Thanksgiving,...
Singapore may be a small, diamond shaped island, spanning 50 kilometres from east to west...
You may think that Bawah Reserve is simply one island but the Reserve is made up of six...
Meditating to soothing sounds or music is a wellbeing trend that is gaining in...
Made from a variety of locally grown herbs, drinking a daily dose of Jamu, is one of the...
Even with limited travel you may still be lucky enough to get to a beach. If you are...
Bawah Reserve has a variety of activities to suit every type of holiday from adventure...
In the Covid’19 era the demand for private transport is increasing and it’s not hard to...
Masks are here to stay, especially if you plan to travel. As a sustainable resort we love...
As travel changes in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we take a look at five...
Indonesia is a vast country. It has more than 18,000 islands and is home to 268 million...
At Bawah Reserve we are passionate about our permaculture gardens - we love growing...
Working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic has made people around the globe realise...
The design of Bawah Reserve was a project of preservation, a lesson of local...
With warm tropical breezes, plenty of sunshine and endless turquoise waters, Bawah...
We are often asked about the best time of year to schedule a trip to Bawah Reserve.Which...
We’ve trawled the shops to bring you our favourite eco-friendly and stylish carry-on...
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Getting to Bawah Reserve couldn't be easier. If you are coming via Singapore we handle...
Bawah Reserve is unarguably one of the most photogenic places you’ll travel, with its...
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