LUMINOR MARINA CARBOTECH BY PANERAI
With P.9010 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, Luminor Marina Carbotech (44mm PAM01661) features a bold black design with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. e Panerai Sportech black and blue stitched strap is sporty yet classy for any occasion. e watch has a power reserve of three days and is water resistant upto 300 metres. Its bezel is made of Carbotech — a composite material based on carbon bre — which has been used by Panerai for the rst time in the world of watchmaking. panerai.com
As the Covid-19 pandemic placed people on lockdown in their homes for months, it also compelled many of us to work from home (WFH). The current employment trends suggest that the Indian workforce is undergoing a huge transformation in terms of the way people are adapting to the new normal work culture.
While WFH is currently being redefined with location independence, the monotony of a 9-to-5 job, especially when worked from home, can be enough to make anyone dream of hill-stations, beaches and a change of scenery. There is a rising trend amongst those who seek greater freedom and flexibility in their work culture. As a testament to this, a recent Booking.com survey on the “Future of Travel reveals that 68 per cent of Indian travellers have considered booking somewhere to stay in order to work from a different destination.
“Workation” as the name suggests, is “Work” + “Vacation” and involves working away from office, blending leisure with business. While not a completely new concept, it seems to garner the attention of young travellers as India gradually releases itself from the shackles of the pandemic.
The concept of workation has grown in popularity over the past few years, with many of the MNCs and start-up organisations realising the importance of letting employees’ recharge and relax. They believe that workation is all about planning and organising your work, while also travelling and unwinding to improve wellbeing and productivity. Workation is designed for employees who can operate remotely as a personal choice or maybe because of the pandemic which has forced remote working until things start getting back to normal. Some companies are even offering substantial reimbursements to ensure they feel more comfortable taking time off. Besides the organisation and its employees, host cities can gain from workation too, as it helps open entry points for visitors who may not have visited a city or region, thus boosting local tourism.
There are few basic thumb rules for planning the perfect workation. The first is an uninterrupted wifi. A good internet connection is of utmost importance for a successful workation. In today’s digital age, an employee has to access and consume enormous gigabytes of information – whether for company work, self-training, or video calls. Good health and safety precautions at your destination is again a top priority. It is tough to focus on your work if your mind is caught up with safety or security concerns around your property. The other important