Strengthening Team Bonds: Onetrace’s Summer Offsite in Dubrovnik
We sat down with Ann-Evelyn Clark, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Onetrace, who played a key role in bringing the 2025 company offsite to life. With a focus on culture, engagement, and seamless execution, Ann-Evelyn helped translate the team’s vision into a memorable real-world experience.
1. About Your Company
Onetrace is software built for subcontractors.
We support thousands of subcontractors with managing their workforce, staying compliant, and delivering projects on time and on budget. Built specifically for the complexities of construction, Onetrace gives subcontractors the tools to move faster, operate more efficiently and deliver consistent results.
Is your company fully remote?
Hybrid/Remote
What is your company size?
30+
2. Offsite Planning Background
What prompted you to organize an offsite event? Who initiated it?
🌞 We do annual summer offsites (our first one was last year in Lisbon 🇵🇹), the idea came from our Co-Founders 🙌
It's the perfect chance to bring everyone together, reflect on the first half of the year, and align on what's next for the business
Plus, it's a brilliant opportunity for team bonding 🤝 strengthening relationships, boosting collaboration and making great memories along the way 💬🎉
How long / how many months did you spend planning it?
7 months
How often do you plan company offsites?
Once a year
3. Destination & Venue Choice
Why did you choose Dubrovnik and this particular hotel?
Our Founder visited Dubrovnik last year with his family and had a fantastic experience. Just a short 2-hour flight from London, it struck the perfect balance – offering a mix of culture, relaxation, and adventure to suit a variety of tastes and preferences.
Can you provide an overview of the Dubrovnik offsite?
✈️ Flew out together as a team and kicked things off with hotel check-in followed by a presentation reflecting on H1 and where the brand & product are headed next
🍽️ Night 1: Dinner, drinks and a stroll around Old Town to set the vibe for the trip
🛥️ Day 2: 7-hour boat trip – island hopping, snorkelling, paddle boarding, and lunch by the water 🏖️
🌴 Night 2: Beach club vibes at the hotel with dinner, drinks, and a boogie
☀️ Day 3: Chill morning with breakfast and a refreshing swim at the beach club before heading back to the airport to fly home to London
4. Objectives & Success Metrics
What key performance indicators (KPIs) or objectives and key results (OKRs) did you set for this offsite?
- Strategic Alignment
✔ H1 reflection and celebrate all the wins
✔ Team understanding of H2 goals and brand/product direction
- Team & Culture
✔ Boost in team morale and connection
✔ Stronger relationships across departments
- Operational Success
✔ Positive feedback on logistics and overall experience
✔ Smooth transition back to work with clear momentum
What was the primary goal of the retreat, and how successful were you in achieving it?
🔍 Reflected on H1 wins, announced and aligned on exciting plans for H2, and spent quality time bonding as a team 🤝✨
🎉 Celebrated everyone's incredible hard work so far in 2025 – the trip went smoothly and was a very successful offsite! 🚀👏
5. Experience with Retreat
In what ways has Retreat supported or enhanced your planning and experience?
🏨 Presented a range of great accommodation options – the hotel we chose was fantastic, perfectly located, and well-loved by the whole team
🧾 Handled all communication with the hotel, saving us valuable time and admin
🎤 Took care of the logistics for our team presentation, coordinating directly with the hotel to ensure everything ran smoothly
🥗 Suggested a variety of restaurant options for lunch and dinner – especially helpful in accommodating different dietary needs
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