Work Hard, Play Harder: The Rise Of Workations In South Africa's Hybrid Work Era

As the world emerges from the pandemic, full-time remote work has decreased, but a significant evolution has taken its place: hybrid work arrangements.

Across South Africas professional landscape, employees are now enjoying a flexible blend of work and leisure , leading to the emergence of the captivating concept of workations.

This trend is not just about changing one's environment it represents a shift in how South Africans are redefining their work-life balance .

Onwaba Gonyora, director at Brahman Hills in the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands , has observed a notable uptick in guests utilising their hybrid work set-ups as a central component of their holiday planning.

The idea of fully disconnecting during holidays is fading, replaced by a desire for balance, Gonyora explains.