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

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

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

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

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

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

2020 will be another big year for business meetings and events! There are more meetings and events than ever. Your team, guests and customers are looking for the events that are not boring, but more memorable, and inspiring. Check out our trends report to stay on top of the game! HUONE’s business meeting trends E-book … Continued

You can’t play football and win if you don’t know the rules of the game. Likewise, you can’t achieve, complete and succeed your projects and meetings if you don’t have the rules set out clearly. We, the mastermind and insider to many meetings of all kinds, will share what you need in order for your … Continued

Millennials, Millies.. <3 The young adults born between the 1980s and 2000 are here to twist and change the way we work, how things are done, and how we communicate. Your workplace most likely has many millennial employees too? You need to keep things interesting for them in order to retain fresh talent! Meetings are … Continued

That office-life keeps on giving! It might be part of your job, or you might have a pleasant surprise to be suddenly asked to facilitate a meeting. Facilitate… rings any bells? Where to start, what to do, how to succeed at it? We have followed quite a few meetings at HUONE, here are our insights … Continued

The events and meetings of our work-life should support life-life, therefore, sustainability should be an evident factor. How often do you think about the sustainability of your meetings? We do think about it, quite a lot frankly. What are the 3 P’s of HUONE, do you know? Not only profit, but more importantly, also people … Continued

First of all, how do you feel when you enter a dull, white room with typical office chairs and a whiteboard? There are not many windows or natural light, and the air doesn’t feel fresh. Not great, right. Better meetings start with stimulating spaces, and this is where we are great. HUONE is a haven … Continued

Meeting and event industry is becoming more and more outcome-focused, which means that understanding more in-depth about the meeting/event itself (different purposes, human dynamics, the factors that influence the outcome of the event) is a must. HUONE helps to maximise your meeting experience and to unleash the potential of your meetings/events.  Here are some takeaways … Continued

Event venue is the body language of your meeting. While it’s important that you prepare the content, the event schedule, the attendees and yourself, it’s equally important that you choose the correct venue for your event. How to pick the right event venue then? We will spill the juice and tell you what five questions … Continued

At HUONE we have observed a clear trend in the rising popularity of functions with breakout sessions. Breakout sessions engage and activate your audience and in addition, they often generate new ideas and thinking out of the box! Think of the following scenarios: Your organization is moving operations from one online platform to another. Furthermore, … Continued