Josh Vignona - #bizleisure a Business and Travel Blog

  Even with the COVID19 pandemic, social distancing and periodic travel restrictions, many of our loved ones have little choice but to keep their bags packed and ready for that next long-distance flight.  And with the holidays upon us, treating those frequent flyers to some sharp new travel-related gifts can be the perfect way to show appreciation for all that they do – not to mention make those puddle-jumping journeys and weekend-weary hotel stays just a little more bearable. With the holidays in full swing,  Josh Vignona  offers up some killer 2020 gift ideas for the business traveler on your list – and how to make it a season they’ll never forget. Read the full post HERE

  Mitigating the risks of business travel during the pandemic What security and risk management issues do you need to consider before business travel resumes? I thought this article was great and I wanted to share:) Here is a snippet from the article  October 7, 2020 By  Matthew Bradley You can read the full article here "Travel has been limited to prevent the spread of COVID-19; however, as restrictions relax and organizations start to return to operations, we’re beginning to see an increase in business travel. In fact, in May,   Business Travel News   estimated that 31% of travelers expected to start planning business travel within the next month and 50% of meeting planners anticipated resuming meetings from the months of June to September. Prior to sending employees on travel for business, there are several factors to consider to protect employees and the business, while ensuring business continuity. During this process, organizations need to take a moment to evaluate challenge

  New to working from home? Having trouble finding your work-from-home rhythm? In his latest post, business travel blogger Josh Vignona (Yep, that's me!) offers several straightforward strategies for mastering your new work environment, building an effective work schedule and squeezing the most from each new workday. Of course, sticking to a schedule and managing distractions are essential to elevating your work-from-home productivity.  But there are a few other small ideas  Josh Vignona  believes can make your workweek just a little bit easier, including: Buying a comfortable chair . For those spending 7-8 hours each day sitting at a desk, a good chair is always a worthwhile investment. Keeping your workspace clean . Nothing speaks efficiency like a clean, well-organized workstation.  Leaving your desk when the workday’s over . Work is important, but knowing when to stop is how you avoid exhaustion and burnout.   Read my full blog post for more Covid-19 work from home productivit