By annamottonen
Huone Singapore hosted a group from Aalto EE that had participants visiting Singapore all the way from Finland! Luckily the group of Finns had the chance to relieve homesickness at HUONE Singapore by taking a stroll in the Finnish Forest (Metsä) while visiting the Cottage (Mökki), not to forget the snowy views from our Igloo Room! … Continued
By annamottonen
The leading events & marketing industry publication Campaign CEI Asia spotlights HUONE as one of the five outstanding venues and convention bureaus of 2018. The article states that HUONE Singapore is “most likely to win over the cool kids”: “HUONE Singapore may be a small fish among the city’s many luxury hotels and convention centres, but … Continued
By johanna
A few years ago on holiday in New Zealand, I met a man, Sam, who had recently relocated from London to Dunedin, a charming University city on the east coast of the South Island. He was working as a wildlife guide in a nature reserve in the Otago Peninsula, a place too beautiful to describe. … Continued
By johanna
Much is said about networking events and opinions are pretty polarised around the following question: is there a need for networking events? No matter which side of the barricade you stand, there are 4 myths about networking events that need to be debunked. 1. At networking events, you need to connect with as many people as possible … Continued
By johanna
Are you always running out of time? With the variety of apps on the market, you should be able to find valuable help to manage your time better. Finding the right apps does require time though, so we’ve done some research for you and listed those that you should start using right away. 1. How … Continued
By johanna
It’s that time of the year when everyone starts sharing their ‘New Year’s resolutions’ at work. ‘Next year I’ll stop smoking’, says Karl; ‘Next year I’ll drink less alcohol’ says Jane; ‘Next year I will eat healthily, go to the gym at least two times a week, train for a marathon…’, closes Betty. Sure! Charming, … Continued
By johanna
2019 will be a big year for events: customers are on the hunt for more authentic and inspiring experiences, and event agencies and production companies are willing to deliver. What are the event organizing trends 2019? 1. Business goes artsy: Festivalisation of business events ‘I would say that there are three big event organizing trends for … Continued
By johanna
The holiday season is coming up. Soon we’ll be all celebrating and taking that long deserved break from work. Or are we? With our hectic ways of life, work tends to hunt us also during our breaks, be it weekends or holidays. For many, learning to unplug has become almost impossible. No wonder the trend … Continued
By johanna
The complexity of a leadership role is easy to see when you have meetings. People are not the same, and we don’t experience things in the same way. If the manager cannot take the different personality types into account, the meeting does not necessarily lead to the desired outcome, and the manager does not necessarily … Continued
By johanna
No boss can avoid meetings, so why not do them right – effectively and with motivational support? A good supervisor doesn’t cut corners, no matter how much they would like to. A good supervisor knows that meeting preparation is an important routine that they can’t ignore. Period. In case you want to fight for … Continued
By johanna
Year-end, the sweetest time for company parties and events. The organisers are buzzing; the reminders are out, the number of attendees looks promising, the venue is aware of special dietary restrictions. You, as a manager, have been informed that everything is under control. Before you put your dancing shoes on though, there is one crucial … Continued
By johanna
‘Welcome to HUONE Kamppi, Malminkatu 30, powered by HUONE! HUONE caters for business guests from around the world and offers creative spaces for business meetings and events. We run our units like hotels. This new location in Kamppi will become a landmark thanks to the outstanding service we provide. Imagine coming to a meeting and … Continued
By merimakkyla
Press release October 24, 2018: The conference room offering in Helsinki will be significantly reinvigorated with HUONE Kamppi opening its brand new meeting venue in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. The 1200 square meter space on 2 floors has 10 different sized themed rooms which can be adapted for various needs for corporate meetings and events. … Continued
The ongoing discussion about change tends to get a negative connotation at times, but if we look at how change has influenced our ways, it is fascinating to notice how it has increasingly sparkled creativity. Long gone are the days when the whole working life was spent in the same organisation; now, due to too … Continued
By johanna
‘Resilience (or resiliency) is our ability to adapt and bounce back when things don’t go as planned. Resilient people don’t wallow or dwell on failures; they acknowledge the situation, learn from their mistakes, and then move forward.’ Harvard Business Review. Data shows that in today’s hyperconnected world, up to 75% of the workforce in all … Continued
Work at HUONE, and you might end up at Nordic Business Forum as a VIP guest! Since 2016, every year in the beginning of September, the employees vote the best team player among their teammates to join Nordic Business Forum. This year, this unique opportunity goes to Veera (F&B Manager), and Juuso (Event Host) from … Continued