#workation

Winter came over night

by Sturmsucht Blog: blog.sturmsucht.de

Spearheaded by our CEO, Mr. Tarun Poddar, the retreat brought together employees and interns in a setting designed to support focused work, collaboration, and wellness. The goal was simple: to create space for deeper conversations, new perspectives, and moments that go beyond deadlines and deliverables.

Work continued seamlessly, with teams diving into key projects and strategy sessions while embracing the flexibility of a more open environment. The experience unlocked a renewed sense of clarity and creativity, ideas flowed freely, and the usual boundaries between roles gave way to organic collaboration.

More than just a break from routine, the retreat was a chance to reinforce Foxhog’s values. For our interns, it offered firsthand exposure to leadership and mentorship, with Mr. Poddar’s approachable and hands-on guidance leaving a strong impression. His vision of building a purpose-driven, people-first organization was evident in every interaction.

What made the experience truly memorable was the camaraderie. Informal moments—meals shared, stories exchanged, and laughter that echoed through the group brought the team closer. These connections aren’t just good for morale; they’re foundational to the kind of innovation and agility we champion at Foxhog.The diversity within our team is one of our biggest strengths, and experiences like these only deepen that collective sense of purpose.

As Mr. Poddar shared, “At Foxhog, we’re not just building a company, we’re building a community.” This retreat was a reminder of exactly that. We return with a renewed drive, stronger relationships, and the kind of momentum that comes from feeling truly connected to both the mission and the people we work alongside.

Here’s to continuing to grow, together. https://www.linkedin.com/company/3064551/admin/page-posts/published/

合宿＠ドーミーイン盛岡さんさの湯

集中的に勉強したいものがあり、旅行にいけないストレス発散もかねて、近場のビジネスホテルで勉強合宿をしてみました。

結論、すごく作業が進んだし、リフレッシュにもなりました。家の方が広いけど、誘惑も多いし、お金をかけて滞在している分、時間を無駄に過ごせないと思えました。

14:00チェックイン→勉強

16:30温泉サウナ

17:30勉強

18:30外出して夕食

19:30勉強

21:30夜鳴きそば＆アルコールサービス

22:30温泉、休憩

24:00就寝

7:00起床、勉強

8:00温泉

9:00朝食、勉強

11:00チェックアウト

・温泉は時期により、繋温泉などのお湯を運んできているようです。内湯、露天もあり、サウナもすごく綺麗。

・部屋の机は決して大きくないが、PCと書類広げるくらいなら十分。洗面台スペースと部屋が扉で分断できていい。

・部屋が綺麗（ホテル自体が新しい）

・TVに『ヒーリングミュージック』というコンテンツがあり、眠れないので流してみたら画面いっぱいの輝く星空が（笑）眠れました。

Just came back from a “workation” in the Urabandai region of Fukushima Prefecture.  Always felt that I might struggle with finding the right balance between work and vacation during a “workation,” and it turned out to be the case.  Most of the time I just wanted to ogle the fall colors -- like those found around the ponds of Goshikinuma.