By herachoi
The year 2022 for HUONE was much about ‘rebuilding’ and anticipating what’s to come. It was a year full of anticipation and optimism, however, it did not lack challenges; waves of sick leaves, global inflation, and a high level of uncertainty. Many companies had to reset how we work in the new normal, and HUONE … Continued
By herachoi
It’s that time of the year. Autumn leaves are falling and lights are dimming —Halloween is here! But why should companies care about it? Office events such as a Halloween costume day actually have more positives than many think. It’s more than just having fun. At HUONE, it is all about creating a more enjoyable … Continued
By herachoi
In the midst of the rapidly evolving world of work, there’s one thing that has become clearer— people are the most valuable asset to any organization. HUONE had an opportunity to interview Kiki, a ‘culture hacker,’ about the common challenge that many leaders are facing today: managing company culture in a hybrid working environment. Stefanie … Continued
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What does well-being mean in a work environment? We interviewed Sonja Hannus, one of the founders of VIRTA Well-Being, a company that brings holistic well-being to employees in an approachable and easy way. Sonja is also a professional yoga and pilates instructor, she believes bringing well–being as part of the work structure has many benefits … Continued
By herachoi
After a long break due to the pandemic, many businesses have found out that we need to “meet”. Organising hybrid work has increasingly become important and we have found out how our personality types complement each other in various work settings. HUONE had the pleasure to interview Bastian Overgaard about the importance of meeting face-to-face, and … Continued
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What’s the key to sales success? What are the secrets of a well functioning sales organisation? In this interview with HUONE, Samuli Suvela (Sam), a senior advisor for sales managers with over 20 years of experience, shares tips and insights. Sam focuses on helping managers to become sales coaches and transformational leaders. His career as … Continued
By herachoi
Did you let out a sigh with relief when 2020 was finally over? I did too. Sure, HUONE would keep on fighting the ongoing pandemic and it’d have to cope with the ever changing regulations, but things were getting better, I thought. Little did I know that in the forthcoming year I would also be … Continued
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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
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
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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
It has been a full year since most of the world started fighting the invisible enemy—Covid-19. HUONE, like many other companies in the meeting industry, has suffered. We wanted to capture and share evolving sentiment within the industry, as we respond to continuing challenges brought on by the global pandemic. Here is what HUONE family … 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
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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
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World’s biggest startup event Slush Helsinki is just around the corner. You have, at some point, probably thought about becoming an entrepreneur. Many dream about doing what you love, being your own boss, making an impact and leading your own team—the freedom. Before you take that plunge, a leap of faith, give all in, I … Continued
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A global creative director, Timo Kiuru, works with global brands in the US, Asia, and Europe. He strongly believes ‘caring’ is at the core of future leadership and it plays a central role in everything companies do: what you need to create a better customer experience, to cultivate innovation, to lead your team and your … Continued