By annamottonen
We often hear that meetings and events are becoming more ‘experience-focused.’ What does the multi-sensory meeting mean? And how can we plan one? It is important because ultimately you want your event to be memorable. Here are a few ideas for your first multi-sensory event. Meetings and events becoming more ‘experience focused.’ This is because meeting … Continued
By lauratomula
Here it comes! Christmas Tivoli at HUONE Jätkäsaari! For 2021, HUONE offers a unique chance to gather your team and enjoy the Christmas Tivoli on December 3rd. Your group will have your own private room and the possibility to enjoy the common programs and mingle with other groups during the evening. Christmas Tivoli (3.12) Package includes … Continued
By lauratomula
Magic is visual, interactive and makes the audience hold their breath until the very end. Magic shows have been a popular choice of entertainment in the business event world. HUONE interviewed Joni Pakanen, a reward-winning Finnish magician, to find out what possibilities magic can offer and why you shouldn’t miss out on this amazing piece of … Continued
By herachoi
Better breaks, better meetings. Do you agree? HUONE often highlights the importance of including proper breaks during company meetings and events. However, what does a ‘quality break’ actually mean and how do you take good breaks? Reidar Wasenius, a Personal Brainer and chief creative officer at Breaks Finland, shares how quality breaks can help our … Continued
By lauratomula
How does interactive hybrid studio work for trainings? In August 2021, Skilla ry organized a training at HUONE Helsinki’s Hybrid Studio. We share how the day went, and few snapshots from the event! Snapshots from the Training Before the Event The idea for the collaboration came from Skilla ry. The majority part of the … Continued
By lauratomula
You cannot talk about Finnish culture without coffee. In fact, Fins consume the most coffee in the world per capita! So, for many coffee lovers, a warm cup of coffee in the morning before starting the day is essential. It lifts up the mood and raises energy levels. In the business meeting world, coffee is … Continued
By herachoi
What makes a successful training? Let’s first remind ourselves that your employees want to learn and grow; 94% of employees say they would stay in the same company longer if the company invested in helping them learn. HUONE interviewed Juho Toivola, an award-winning recruitment trainer and organizational psychologist, to find out what managers could focus … Continued
By herachoi
Many global companies have already announced new policies to accommodate the new working culture starting from Autumn 2021. It is quite clear that post-pandemic work will be in a hybrid format one way or another. A recent study shows, 97% of companies are planning for a hybrid working of some kind. The situation is no different … Continued
By herachoi
Let’s organise a kick-ass company Christmas party 2021. It’s been a while! Most companies have adopted hybrid working policies during this year, and this flexible working is being embraced as a future of work. A special company event such as a Christmas party is a rare opportunity for a team to meet face-to-face, rekindle the … Continued
By herachoi
Time to get back to business, IN-PERSON! Kick off your Autumn of 2021 fresh at HUONE hassle-free! Autumn 2021 kick-offs are particularly more important when you haven’t had any face-to-face meetings for so long with your team. Start planning and sharing and vision for the rest of 2021 and more. Here are 6 things you need to consider … Continued
By herachoi
Summer’s finally here, which means lunches, dinners and picnics with friends and family! So, today HUONE Kamppi’s chef Colin shares a recipe for a refreshing sauce or dip, tzatziki and perfect flatbread to go with. They are so easy to make and fresh. Here we go! (Recipes and descriptions supplied by Colin Keegan) You will … Continued
By herachoi
Don’t skip the company Christmas party 2021! Pikkujoulu 2021…? Yes, here we are again. It seems like a déjà vu…(just a bit). Many are contemplating what to do with Pikkujoulu 2021, as the pandemic drags on. We feel you! To help with the challenge, and we share 4 reasons why you should still organise a … Continued
By herachoi
Thinking about organising a team day? On a summer day in August 2020, HUONE Jätkäsaari hosted a team evening for a new customer. The private event was planned with two main priorities: safety and quality. Here we share few snapshots from the event and how the day went. Enjoy! Snapshots from the team day … Continued
By nicalaakso
Internship during the pandemic? Yes, Nica was looking for an internship while the whole world was filled with questions about the Covid-19. In the article, she shares her experience of how she came across HUONE, challenges and learnings. I am a student at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences studying Hospitality Management. I have almost seven years of field experience in … Continued
By herachoi
You need different facilitation tools for different goals! We share concrete facilitation tools that we frequently use at HUONE, which will also work in a hybrid meeting setting. With these tools, you can, lead the discussion in the right direction, make decisions, or help the group come up with new ideas. Squeeze the last juicy … Continued
By herachoi
Is the future of business events really hybrid? or virtual? Many studies suggest that hybrid will become the new normal for business events. A significant drop in business travel is also likely to last, which will play a part. On the contrary, there are also many who believe the face-to-face meetings will be back, and … Continued