Client

Beeple

Beeple, which is part of the Visma group, is an innovative digital platform that helps companies efficiently manage and schedule flexible and temporary staff. Through their user-friendly software, companies can quickly and easily find, communicate with, and schedule workers, while employees can use the app to indicate their availability and accept assignments. With smart automations, integrations, and a strong focus on usability, Beeple makes the process of workforce management faster, more transparent, and cost-effective, which is particularly interesting for sectors such as retail, events, logistics, and hospitality..

50+
Professionals

26
Active Countries

2016
Founded

500.000+
Users

Event

Workation Toscane

8 - 15 october 2023

Ambra, Toscane

Guests: 40 employees

During an exclusive 8-day workation in Tuscany, 40 employees had the opportunity to combine productivity and team development in a unique setting. The mornings were dedicated to focused work in an inspiring outdoor environment, supported by reliable internet connections..

After lunch, a varied programme followed with workshops, team-building activities, and joint projects focused on collaboration and innovation. In addition, the workation offered a rich cultural experience with visits to Siena, wine tastings in the Chianti region, cooking workshops, and a spectacular hot air balloon ride. This combination of work, relaxation, and team strengthening made the trip not only productive but also unforgettable..

Tochtje op de vespa door de mooie natuur in Italië

Objectives

A trip abroad is already an enrichment in itself. If you can also combine this with productive work sessions and fun team activities, you have nothing but advantages.!

Strengthening teambuilding and collaboration

By collaborating in a new environment, team members can get to know each other in a different way and build strong interpersonal relationships, which improves communication and collaboration within the team.

Increasing creativity and productivity

A change of environment leads to new perspectives and ideas, making employees more creative and productive. Creating a unique experience to leave a lasting impression..

Promoting employee satisfaction and retention

Offering a workation shows appreciation for the hard work of employees and contributes to their well-being, which can lead to higher satisfaction and loyalty.

Villa Nemora

The base for this workation is Villa Nemora, located near Ambra in the beautiful Tuscany. The villas, built in the first half of the 19th century, have been fully renovated and offer an authentic Tuscan experience. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and forests, we find ourselves here between Siena and Arezzo, with private swimming pools and panoramic views over the Chianti hills..

Complemented by a powerful Starlink, it is the perfect location for a phenomenal 'Workation'!

Een ballonvaart bij zonsondergang in Italië

Voor ieder wat wils

The activities must, of course, align with the diverse interests and needs of the participants, which requires planning and flexibility. Logistical aspects, such as coordinating different activities and managing time, also play a crucial role in ensuring that the programme runs smoothly and that all participants can take part in the planned activities. A small selection from the offerings:

The Beeple Vibe Ladder Competition: a multi-day competition where everyone can challenge everyone else in various games such as darts, kubbs, pétanque,...
Sunrise Yoga: you guessed it, yoga at sunrise.
Cycling and E-mountain bike tours
Vespa tour through the Tuscan hills
Italian cooking workshops
Morning runs through the woods (3, 5 or 10 km)
Wine tasting at an authentic local vineyard
Golf clinics
Discover Siena, a customised city game
Hot air ballooning

Karel Rabaut

Managing Director, Beeple

How did you experience the collaboration with Open the Fridge?

"The collaboration with Open the fridge was fantastic. From the first meeting to the last day of our workation in Tuscany, everything was arranged down to the finest detail. They perfectly understood what we wanted to achieve with this trip and ensured that every detail was spot on. Their professionalism, flexibility, and creativity truly made a difference. They collaborated with us, proactively solved problems, and ensured that we as an organisation had nothing to worry about..

It didn't feel like we were working with an external party, but as if they were part of our team."

What was the biggest challenge and how did Open the Fridge tackle it?

"The biggest challenge was to set up a varied programme that combined both relaxation and team building, while also being accessible to everyone. Open the Fridge sensed this perfectly. They struck a balance between action and calm, between organised activities and free time. Moreover, they ensured that everything ran smoothly logistically, which is no simple task with a group of 40 people on an expansive Tuscan wine estate. Even last-minute changes or unexpected situations were resolved without stress and with a smile. This provided us as a company with immense peace of mind and confidence."

What has particularly stood out for you?

"How the atmosphere and dynamics within our team changed during this workation! Open the Fridge knew exactly the right mix of activities to find: from adventurous Vespa rides and mountain biking to relaxing wine tastings and karaoke nights. As a result, our employees got to know each other in a different way, new connections were formed, and there was space for informal conversations that we would never have so spontaneously in the office..

The impact on our team spirit was enormous. Moreover, the care and attention to detail were impressive, from the choice of locations to the timing of the activities, everything was perfectly tailored to our group. This was not a standard corporate trip, but a unique experience that has lingered long after."