Oply Explore: the international program.

In order to motivate and retain (young) talent, create new development opportunities and better network employees, Oply’s “International Program for Employees” creates a new solution for employee retention, development and employer branding.

What is this program about?

Oply Explore is an international employee mobility & training program. As a kind of “Erasmus for employees”, it offers supervised, professional group stays abroad for 1-3 months.

The program is designed to reflect professional, cultural and social aspects and create a holistic experience. The focus is on:

Professional and personal development in the direction of (self)leadership, agility, innovation and future-oriented working methods
Increased work motivation, new insights and higher productivity
Insights and a better cultural understanding of the way of life and work in Austria (inbound) or abroad (outbound)
Networking within and outside the participant group in the company and host country

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From the world to Austria

From Austria into the world

Why is such a program needed?

With the international program, companies can promote the well-being and skills of their employees, increase motivation, and significantly reduce costs.

Are you one of the

82%

of companies affected by the labor shortage?

100%

of an annual salary are incurred in costs if a position remains vacant for 4 months (additional burden on existing employees, increased overtime, lost revenue, etc.)

Did you know that

4 out of 10

employees are actively looking for a job or exploring other opportunities?

50% - 213%

of an annual salary is the average cost of each turnover (offboarding & new onboarding, search & recruiting costs, salary costs of involved employees, knowledge loss, and more).

Benefits

Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities

International stays improve the ability to adapt to new situations (91%) and to work with people from different backgrounds (91%).

Burn-/Bore Out Prevention

83% of participants in workations (=working in a holiday destination or abroad) agree (strongly) that these helped them to cope with burnout.

Market Access & Know-how

91% of participants on longer stays abroad show an increase in knowledge about the culture, society and economy of the country and build a strong local network.

Employer Branding

Almost 71% of (young) professionals are interested in working abroad because they see it as an opportunity for personal development. Development and learning opportunities are one of the top criteria when choosing an employer. The cost of a position that remains vacant for four months amounts to 100% of an annual salary, which can be greatly reduced by attractive offers.

Employee Retention

Around 84% of employees are more satisfied with their job after a professional stay abroad, and almost 69% are less likely to quit. This offers special new opportunities, because every fluctuation costs between 50% and 213% of an annual salary.

Language Skills

89% of Erasmus participants improve their language skills and (oral) communication skills.

How the Oply Explore international program works:

Program Setup

Employees from different branches travel to Austria and continue their jobs remotely during this time (also available as an outbound option abroad).

Depending on the desired scope, 0.5 - 2 days per week are used for on-site training

Date & Location

Duration:
4 weeks or 12 weeks

Location:

Vienna (in the company office or startup co-working space)

Visits to offices across Austria can be integrated

Target Group & Scope

Talents with ambitions for networking and further development within the company (white collar) across departments and sectors

Recommendation: at least 1 year of employment with the company

Group size:

Up to 30 people

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