This article is part of "Business Travel Playbook," a series about making the most of work travel. Along with offering opportunities to brainstorm and collaborate, an annual company retreat can help combat loneliness, boost morale, and motivate employees. The importance of including employees in decision-makingTo run a successful retreat, employees need to be on board early and feel included in the process. Depending on your budget, a local hotel or lodge within driving distance of the office may be ideal for a first company retreat. The Knowledge HouseWith so many moving parts, it's also wise to consider hiring a third-party company to plan a retreat or to coordinate the retreat activities, Dolin said.

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Persons: —, Brittany Dolin, Audrey Ma, Alex Barrett, Cecilia Sanchez, Leanne Mair, " Mair, Leanne Mair Barrett, it's, Nicole Dayan, It's, Dayan, Mair, Barrett, Dolin Organizations: Service, Business, Pocketbook Agency, Benefactum Consulting, Employees Locations: Perceptyx, New York, Atlanta , Newark, Los Angeles