By herachoi
There are meeting trends which appeared during the pandemic and will stay. The year 2020 was definitely challenging for the event industry. The struggle is still real, but now that we have settled into the new year, it is important to look forward and plan for the better. What did really happen during the pandemic, … Continued
By herachoi
It goes without saying that the event and meeting industry around the world has taken a toll with Covid-19 pandemic. The exact scale of its damage and implication is unknown, but it’s not only economic, but also social, and cultural. While it is still an on-going battle, we are relieved that we are still here … Continued
By herachoi
Will there be a HUONE after this pandemic? A question everyone’s asking, our customers, employees, my investors as well as to myself. It goes without saying that the event and meeting industry around the world has taken a toll with Covid-19 pandemic. While it is still an on-going battle, we are happy and proud that … Continued
By herachoi
To celebrate HUONE Kamppi’s 2nd Anniversary (and Halloween), HUONE organised an interesting hybrid event with a special guest, Kim Väisänen. Kim Väisänen is a well-known business angel in Finland, serial failure, and also an acknowledged author. To many, Kim is known for appearing in ‘Leijonan luola’, the Finnish version of the popular TV show, Dragon’s … Continued
By herachoi
Helping our customers to ‘meet’ is what HUONE does. Many of HUONE’s customers had to postpone or cancel their events since the spring due to the pandemic and now, many are pursuing an alternative option—Hybrid Meeting. Before introducing HUONE’s hybrid meeting packages, we hosted a small webinar to go over the most frequently asked questions … Continued
By lauratomula
Should we organise a small Christmas for the company this year? Do others organise it? Is it safe? How to plan it safely? What should be considered? How many can be invited? Where can I organise a private party in Helsinki? HELP! So many questions. Have you been wondering about what to do with the … Continued
By herachoi
HUONE has been always a strong believer in the power of face-to-face meetings, but today we say ‘Go Hybrid!’ Most of us have been put into a very unusual situation since the beginning of the pandemic. Even though businesses are slowly re-opening, this pandemic is not yet over, and new ways of working are in … Continued
By herachoi
Without a doubt, the meeting industry is suffering from this pandemic, and HUONE is no exception. However, we always had our doors open, and our ears wide open. As we started implementing very extensive operational safety measures, we were curious about how HUONE experience would be affected by it. So we asked and asked. Today … Continued
By annamari
An astonishing 71% find that meetings are unproductive and inefficient. The solution to having only productive and meaningful meetings is to make sure the objectives are clear. Likewise, you will need excellent meeting minutes for effective to follow up. Excellent meeting minutes enable you to track your meeting decisions and future actions in one place. … Continued
By herachoi
I first heard about the coronavirus from Singapore in early January 2020. I thought it was another SARS-like incident that will affect our sales heavily in Singapore only. We adjusted the Singapore sales forecast with my team to brace for impact. Little did I know, we were about to face a global pandemic. No start-ups … Continued
By herachoi
Gradually, businesses are re-opening, and employees are coming back to the offices. It is great news for many, however, this pandemic is not yet over. When it comes to face-to-face meetings, things will be different. Many people in Finland are glad to return to their physical offices according to the Yle survey, as the guidelines … Continued
By herachoi
“HUONE is a safe place to have meetings. They are professionals.” This is what we aim for. Now, more than ever, as a pioneer in the meeting industry, we understand that we have to step up our game and provide safe solutions for our customers. During this unusual time, we need a little bit more … Continued
By annamottonen
NOTE: For Latest update May 12, 2020 – HUONE Jätkäsaari to reopen in June click for latest information Due to the coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak and the meeting restrictions taken by the Finnish government, HUONE Helsinki has no other choice than to close down temporarily From March 19, 2020 both HUONE Kamppi and HUONE Jätkäsaari will … Continued
By herachoi
Current coronavirus situation has impacted people’s lives around the world. For many of you, including us, it affects when, how, and where we work. Just because we are not in the same room, we do not stop working together. To keep the wheels of the economy spinning, the constant dialogue should continue. Let’s stay safe … Continued
By herachoi
You need different tools for different tasks. Same with the facilitation. There are different facilitation tools with different aims! We want to share concrete facilitation tools that we frequently use at HUONE. With these tricks, you can squeeze the last juicy drops out of your meetings and also have fun! Pick your favourites for the … Continued
By herachoi
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions, but also for the reflection. I have always loved doing the new year’s reflection, as it gives me a chance to go down memory lane, and pat myself on the back for the things I have done (or tried my best to do), and also to remind myself what … Continued