Nantes
From our regional correspondent
Costa Rica, Croatia, Greece, Mexico, Thailand… These destinations traditionally associated with vacations can also become places for teleworking. With the pandemic, many independents have chosen to put their computers in an idyllic setting. But for employees, it is sometimes more complicated to transform into a digital nomad.
« Having lived abroad and traveled a lot, I am convinced that these experiences make you grow and develop useful skills in business., assures Gäel Brisson, president of an IT company in Le Mans (Sarthe) and founder of the start-up Holiworking in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique). So I looked for a solution to allow employees to go abroad without breaking with their professional mission in France. »
One of his collaborators, who was already working remotely from the Gers, packed his bags last September. With his wife and their two children, they moved to Thailand for six months, in a house with a swimming pool near the beach. “ Despite my full-time job, we have a postcard life: sun, swimming, restaurants, says Arnaud Aujon Chevallier, system administrator. Our children meet children from all over the world, improve their English and discover Thai. Their vision of the world has widened … »
This possibility concerns employees in sectors that easily work remotely: IT, communication, finance, marketing, etc. ” This represents 5 million people “, Calculates Gaël Brisson, who identifies three potential profiles: parents of young children like Arnaud Aujon Chevallier, those under 35 who love travel and employees at the end of their careers, whose children have just left the nest. ” Until now, the only solutions were expatriation or taking leave ”, continues Gaël Brisson.
Holiworking offers a turnkey solution – visas, administrative formalities, insurance, finding accommodation and coworking space – for a share of the net salary of 10% on average, taken each month for the duration of the stay. The start-up is also remunerated by deducting the differential in social contributions between the country of departure and the host country. The employer has no additional costs. ” We want to show that it is an asset for the company, because the employee becomes its ambassador, emphasizes Gaël Brisson. It is also a way of retaining talent in sectors in tension. »
Jet lag can even have advantages. “ This allows me to ensure nightly on-call duty, says Arnaud Aujon Chevallier. Having part of my day off the beaten path allows me to be more focused on my work and for our meetings, we have a common niche large enough to chat live … »
Launched in the midst of a health crisis, in August 2020, the company has set itself the objective of supporting 100 departures abroad in 2022. For the time being, seven destinations are open (including Thailand, South Africa, Cape Town). Green, Indonesia, Bali, Mexico). ” Many borders are still closed but we hope to soon offer departures for New Zealand or Canada ”, continues Gaël Brisson. “ It’s really the opportunity to have the good life without giving up everything, comments Arnaud Aujon Chevallier. My advice is to dare to leave. Then make the most of it. »
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