“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies Creating the 'Airbnb for Offsites': Jared Kleinert on Building the Future of Work Retreats
May 8, 2025
Jared Kleinert, founder of Offsite.com, specializes in planning transformative team retreats for remote and hybrid teams. He highlights how strategic offsites elevate organizational alignment and build trust among team members. Kleinert shares insights on the shift towards meaningful retreats post-pandemic, emphasizing their role in enhancing company culture and engagement. He also discusses the importance of intentional planning to ensure these gatherings provide measurable business value and foster team cohesion.
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Offsites Vital In Remote Work Era
- Despite some companies pushing return-to-office, the dominant trend remains remote and hybrid work. - Offsites become vital for engagement in distributed teams needing in-person connection.
Plan Offsites With Clear Objectives
- Successful offsites need clear objectives aligned with company goals to deliver high ROI. - Logistics are basic needs but planning with intent on outcomes creates transformative team retreats.
Measure Offsite Impact Effectively
- Measure offsite ROI by pre/post feedback and employee engagement metrics linked to retention. - Track qualitative gains like trust, alignment, and behavior change post-event.
