Our Business Solutions Team spent one week in Switzerland, where they finally met our Swiss colleagues in person.
After more than a year of waiting to travel to the offices in Switzerland, it was finally time to pack the suitcases and make a change of scenery. Thanks to our modern technologies, remote collaboration works exceptionally well but is still different from meeting in person and having a beer (and solving challenges) together.
The week begins
The week started, how could it be any different, with a culinary exchange. We shared botifarra, fuet, and jamón serrano, a bit of Barcelona’s flavour, with our Swiss colleagues, before setting up the computers and getting to work. Solving challenges together, doing workshops and learning more about our clients, all whilst exploring and learning more about Zurich, Bern and the Swiss culture, was amazing.
The highlight of the week
The highlight of the week was certainly the team–building event in the Swiss mountains. From visiting a cheese factory over a mountain hiking up to a ride in an e-scooter all the way down to the valley, the Swiss colleagues made sure that the team had a unique experience. This event combined both the greatest things in Switzerland – nature and food.
The action plan goes on
However, the adventure did not stop there.On Tuesday, the team jumped from the office into the Aare River, a must–do when in Bern, jumping to 5ºC water was worth the wait, and sharing with your teammates is something that makes it unforgettable. An important subject for the team during the week was to work first-hand with the Swiss colleagues, working daily remotely is not the same as being in the same office.
Feedback from Joaquim & Ruben
Joaquim Salinas Volta
Software Developer
"It was a fulfilling experience for the Barcelona Crew, because of COVID and remote working, we had not seen each other as often as we would want. I can admit that I feel like I belong and feel closer to our team; I am amazed by the fantastic crew both in Barcelona and Switzerland.”
Ruben te Wierik
Software Developer
"It was a fulfilling experience for the Barcelona Crew, because of COVID and remote working, we had not seen each other as often as we would want. I can admit that I feel like I belong and feel closer to our team; I am amazed by the fantastic crew both in Barcelona and Switzerland.”
At isolutions, we believe these events help us strengthen our passion and culture, giving our crew the opportunity to improve their team relationship that leads to employee happiness, and now as the world is returning to normal it is exciting to think of all the things to come.
