Here is a joke to introduce you to different personality types. ‘A man was out driving on the motorway when a voice came over the radio saying ‘Warning: a car has driven over to the wrong side of the motorway.’ The man turned to his wife and said: ‘One? There are several hundred!’ Not many … 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
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
One of the most common reasons people stay at a job is their relationship with their coworkers. While I cannot exactly relate to this, I can easily name 5 friends who would raise their hands in agreement. Residing in a stressful and competitive country, work is a big part of our lives and we easily … Continued
We sure have all been there: a full day of preparations but now finally the dinner table is charmingly set, that roast smells amazing in the oven, the candles are lit, the champagne is in the fridge for the welcome drink and that 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is in the decanter, waiting to be served. … Continued
Mr. Barack Obama certainly is a man who doesn’t leave anyone cold, no matter the political direction. With his determined and ambitious speeches, he has been able to convene countless messages that have touched the hearts and triggered the minds of many, and he is considered one of the best presidential orators in American history. … Continued
Well, well, well… another email about the upcoming training session, with “Must-Attend” and “Register Here,” notes at the end. The thought crosses everyone’s mind: ‘There you go, another day wasted’. Here is a good news: there are ways to avoid this! Teams should be rewarded with a training experience, which teaches them something, and offers the … Continued
Though event planning sounds like a fun job, event management is not for everyone as it is more often “multilevel multitasking multiplied multiple times”. Most people perceive event management to be liaison work with multiple parties but it is way beyond that. This is the reason why most agencies charge quite a high fee for … Continued
The meeting rooms of HUONE Jätkäsaari and HUONE Kamppi in Helsinki, Finland (Kamppi will open in October 2018) have been available for online reservation for a long time already. HUONE has now improved its online booking service and started a collaboration with Finnair to offer Finnair Plus points for all online purchases. The buyer may … Continued
For a while now, my flawless pictures are being published everywhere. In blogs, in magazines, in newspapers. It seems like we have managed to achieve some ‘success’ with our determination and hard work. Many asked, why am I so transparent about my past? Why tell so publicly, what that I have been through? I think … Continued
We’ve all been in a position where we’ve planned a meeting for the longest time and finally all the key players are here – well except for the one who are late. Now all you’ve got to do is work through the agenda, approve a decision and your dream meeting is finished. And everyone rushes … Continued
In today’s world, more often than not, you will end up working with people from different backgrounds, traditions and beliefs. Your boss tells you to embrace all those differences and to work according to core values such as ‘acceptance’ or ‘diversity’. However, it’s sometimes easier said than done. Learn our tips on how to agree … Continued
Monday mornings are the worst time to have a meeting. And yet most of the weekly meetings are held at 9 am on Monday mornings. Why? The truth is that a Monday morning meeting will hardly give you any results. Have you thought about what is the best time for meetings? Mondays are often a … Continued
Everyone feels anxiety at times. You might think about the upcoming stressful week with many deadlines and feel slightly overwhelmed. What about coworkers who regularly suffer from anxiety? At worst anxiety at workplace can make employees less productive, cause them to turn down new opportunities in fear of the challenge, and finally, make them unhappy. … Continued
‘Never in a million years, will you run to your parent proud and announce: Meet me, the future waitress!’ HUONE never started in an industry that is appealing. This is an industry where your hands get dirty, you can’t feel your legs after being on your feet the whole day. This is not an industry … Continued
‘Never in a million years, will you run to your parent proud and announce: Meet me, the future waitress!’ HUONE never started in an industry that is appealing. This is an industry where your hands get dirty, you can’t feel your legs after being on your feet the whole day. This is not an industry … Continued
‘Starve your distraction – feed your focus’ (Tony Robbins) Many of us experience difficulties in focusing, the reason being that there are too many things we have to think and worry about. Our mind is constantly overcrowded with work and/or personal life related matters. That can become a problem when we’re rushing to a meeting but … Continued
I love simple things. By simple I mean straightforwardness, transparency and a no-fuss mentality. Often simple is misinterpreted to mean easy; sometimes they come hand-in-hand, but more often not. Let’s take a closer look at, for example, a management team. It consists of individuals, who have higher responsibility and much more autonomy than any other … Continued
Did you know that 1 in 3 attendees is falling asleep during a meeting? And many more are feeling drowsy? Apart from regular breaks stimulating our brain and the usual sips of water, what is there that could help attendees to stay awake, focused and responsive? Studies have shown that healthy snacks can improve your performance at … Continued
It is nothing new to at least unofficially draft a deal on the golf course or in the sauna. The latter being the more popular option in Finland. Sometimes none of those is an option given the weather, season, or number of people involved. HUONE Kamppi (opening in fall 2018) has a solution for that … Continued