Do you want to boost your teams' productivity? Stimulate employee cohesion and motivation? Update technical or managerial skills to become more competitive? Training seminars meet a wide range of needs. Far from being a mere formality, they are essential for 

stay competitive in a fast-changing market and increase employee loyalty. Below, we explain why you should invest in this type of corporate stay.

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5 good reasons to organize a training seminar

Here's a closer look at the five benefits of training seminars.

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Boosting productivity and innovation

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The main aim of training is to boost productivity. While some skills can be acquired "informally", within the usual working environment, others require more time and effort to be assimilated. Training outside the office routine ensures that information is passed on effectively.

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A 2005 study, "Productivity in the UK"suggests that training has a greater influence on productivity than a pay rise. So acquiring new skills is an excellent way of optimizing productivity and innovation within an organization.

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Update knowledge to meet specific needs

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It's not uncommon for the adoption of new software or technology to cause adaptation problems. To help employees familiarize themselves with a new approach, training sessions and stays are very useful. This helps employees feel more confident with new tools. What's more, training also gives participants the opportunity to ask questions and share their difficulties in a safe environment.

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Strengthen team spirit and cohesion (team building)

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Away from their usual work environment, employees taking part in a seminar have the opportunity to get to know each other in a different way. This type of stay gives them the opportunity to exchange ideas. What's more, corporate seminars often bring together members of different departments, encouraging employees to work better together. It's an environment conducive to the exchange of ideas, which reinforces the feeling of belonging to a group.

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Employee loyalty

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A company that organizes a training seminar shows its employees that it is involved in their professional development. Employees feel recognized and appreciated, which has a direct effect on their sense of job satisfaction, and even on their motivation. As a result, they are more likely to remain loyal to their employer.

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What's more, numerous studies show a link between job satisfaction and performance. According to an Oxford studyhappy employees are 13% more productive than others.

Compete in a fast-changing job market

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Artificial intelligence, digitization, teleworking, sustainable development objectives... The least we can say is that the world of work has undergone, and is still undergoing, major changes. As a result, it's vital to ensure that your teams are qualified and up to date with the latest requirements. A training seminar is an opportunity to educate your staff, help them better grasp the changes, and make them aware of the challenges of our times.

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How to organize a successful training seminar?

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What are the keys to a successful training seminar? How do you manage logistics, meals and accommodation? The aim of a training seminar is to further the professional development of participants. Let's explore the different elements to consider when preparing this type of event.

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Choosing the right venue for a corporate seminar

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How do you go about finding the right venue? Choosing the right location is crucial to the success of your stay. It's not just a logistical choice, but also a strategic one, since the aim is to create an atmosphere that encourages exchange and learning.

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On the one hand, you want to ensure that the location is conducive to calm and concentration. On the other hand, it's important that the space is large enough to accommodate all participants. Especially if the seminar is to last several days, in which case employees will have to stay overnight. It's also important that the accommodation is intelligently designed. Indeed, the architecture of a building has an impact on the well-being occupants. Finally, look for places that offer team-building activities and fun experiences.

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At The Oasis House, we're experts in corporate seminars of all kinds. Our beautiful country houses offer all the comforts you need to spend an enjoyable time with colleagues. Discover our range of villas and choose experiencesthe number of bedrooms and types of workspaces that best suit your needs!

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Fine-tune the content of your company trip

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The key to a successful training program lies in its content. How can you organize a seminar that meets all your expectations? Here are the questions to ask yourself in preparation for your event:

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• identifying objectives: what do you want to achieve during the seminar?
• choice of trainers: select experts who can effectively impart the necessary skills
• organization of transportation, meals and activities (for example, The Oasis House offers customized tailor-made catering options to suit to suit your every need, as well as a wide range of team-building activities).
• post-seminar follow-up to gather feedback and evaluate results

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As you can see, there are many aspects to consider when organizing a corporate seminar. It's a painstaking task that we strongly recommend delegating, at least in part, to experts. At The Oasis House, we work with a large number of companies on a daily basis to help them plan their training seminars. We're proud to bring our experience, professionalism and support to our customers. Contact us now to plan a successful training trip!

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Sources

https://cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/download/dp0674.pdf 

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-10-24-happy-workers-are-13-more-productive

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