Why Your Offsite Isn’t Working (Yet) with Jared Kleinert

All teams strive for stronger connections, better communication, and true alignment. Offsites can help make that happen—but only when designed with purpose.

In this episode, Jared Kleinert, Founder and CEO of Offsite, shares what makes an offsite truly effective. He explains how to move beyond basic event planning and create experiences that deepen engagement, reinforce company culture, and boost retention. He also discusses how HR leaders can gain executive buy-in and ensure your offsite is more than just a line item on the budget.  

 

Join us as we discuss:

(00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Jared Kleinert

(05:23) Why in-person retreats are more effective than remote meetings

(07:38) The logistics behind successful offsite planning

(12:58) How offsites improve company culture and strategic alignment

(17:09) Employer branding and attracting a multigenerational workforce

(28:05) Making the business case for offsites and long-term ROI

 

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/

Download 15Five's Performance Review Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/review-process-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Performance

For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo

Jared Kleinert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredkleinert/

The Offsite Blog: https://offsite.substack.com/

Offsite's website: https://www.offsite.com/