S1E5: Sunburns and Spreadsheets: When Business Meets Pleasure

Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/

Hosts:

Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

Conversation Summary: The conversation discusses the concept of "bleisure" - the combination of business and leisure travel. [04:51] Pamela is a proponent of bleisure, arguing that it can promote work-life balance, reduce travel fatigue, and benefit companies by attracting top talent. [04:52] Mark is more skeptical, raising concerns about blurred boundaries, equity issues, and potential abuse of travel budgets. The two debate the merits and drawbacks of bleisure travel. [04:52]

Interviewee Background: This is not an interview, but rather a conversation between two co-hosts, Pamela and Mark, discussing the topic of bleisure travel. [04:52]

Key Points

• Pamela believes bleisure travel can boost morale, productivity, and work-life balance for employees. [05:03]
• Mark is concerned about the potential for abuse, blurred boundaries, and negative perceptions from colleagues.
• Pamela argues that with proper boundaries and transparency, bleisure can be beneficial for both employees and employers.
• Mark suggests that vacation time should be separate from business travel, and that bleisure can create equity issues. [08:45]
• Both acknowledge that the implementation and policies around bleisure travel can greatly impact its effectiveness and acceptance.

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