After a week in London, this California-based recruiter discovered that this simple habit enhances rapport and connection.

Recent data from Deloitte indicates that spending on corporate trips could potentially equal or even exceed the 2019 levels, signifying a resurgence of business travel.

Some companies recognize that traveling for work can be a significant motivator for employees.

In March, Aisha Khan, 39, utilized her company's business travel program to spend a week in London.

Verkada, a cloud-based security company with 2,000 employees in 15 offices worldwide, has a senior recruiter named Khan.

Since the program began in February 2022, 35 workers have traveled to various locations, including London, Japan, and Korea, as part of Verkada's marketing department's business trip program.

The program was launched when there were only a few global offices, and marketing leaders believed it was worth the cost to facilitate communication among colleagues as their international workforce grew.

This year, Khan applied for a marketing position at Verkada's London office and shared her goals for the role.

"Understanding the office culture, dynamics, location, and other relevant details helped me answer candidate questions about working there, according to Khan. Additionally, I had the opportunity to meet with both the teams I was supporting and cross-functional teams that my hires would be working with in person."

Khan learned a valuable lesson about the disparities in U.S. and European work cultures.

"Khan stated that one of the key takeaways was that everyone at noon left the office to grab lunch together. Colleagues left the building to eat outside or grab lunch to bring back to the office and "they all took a solid hour to just sit together.""

Khan emphasizes that the philosophy of the marketing team extends beyond just marketing.

Khan noticed the habit because in the U.S., people often prioritize speed over taking time to have a meal with colleagues.

Khan believes that the culture encourages people to connect beyond their professional roles, leading to more friendships outside the office. He says, "I see a lot of people grabbing beers or going to happy hour after work, or even doing a fitness class together. This allows for more rapport and connection, which I think is really awesome."

Khan remarks that the practice of taking breaks to sit with colleagues is not common among her marketing colleagues in the California office, where lunch is provided and people are less likely to leave the building. However, she believes that Europeans are naturally better at taking breaks to socialize with others.

Workers may be able to start their own program like Verkada's if they have offices in different locations, according to Khan. She suggests that office rotations can help keep workers engaged and motivated.

"According to Khan, it is highly advantageous for individuals to have access to such opportunities and gain knowledge about diverse cultures. This not only enhances their own professional growth but also allows them to connect with their colleagues from different locations."

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