Chapter 4: Startups, Health and SmartWorking | Ross Good
21st August 2018What’s the first thing that enters your head when you hear ‘I work from home’? It is positive or negative? Do you think … ‘Jesus, fair play. I’d love to be able to work from home like you’ ‘He’s no more working than the man in the moon. Playing the XBox in his jocks ya…
Is SmartWorking Good for Your Health?
14th August 2018The world of work is changing. It’s not too long ago that a mandatory requirement for an office based role was a bum on a seat at a designated desk in a designated office between the hours of 9 to 5, Monday to Friday with very few exceptions. There are still some businesses that operate…
How to Create the Ideal Workspace
24th July 2018When SmartWorking, it is essential to create a workspace where you will feel productive, comfortable and energetic. Many people fear that the idea of working alone may lead to loneliness – but with a few small adjustments, a preppy work area can change the mood in which you work and naturally contribute to your productivity.…
My Change to Smart Working
20th July 2018Today’s post has me smiling already.. Ross Good, a now frequent Abodoo guest blogger (we’re so lucky) continues his story from pensions, to tech startups, to hilarious conversations and much more! ‘What would my life be like if I had the flexibility in my role to work from anywhere?’ This is a question I’m pretty sure…
My Journey to SmartWorking | Ross Good
9th July 2018Today’s passionate guest blogger Ross Good, shares his personal journey to SmartWorking. The world is changing. Technology is changing. In fact, the world is being changed by technology. Mindsets are changing. The workplace is changing. Life is changing. In the grand scheme of things, smart working is a relatively newish concept. But not so new…
Staying Fit Tips When Working from Home
3rd May 2018Apparently, 43% of adults spend less than ten minutes a day walking. That’s nearly half of the UK who have a 60% higher risk of premature death compared with those who exercise regularly. The recommended amount of steps we should walk per day is 10,000. Most adults walk somewhere between 3000 and 4000 One of…
Life in the Health Lane
12th April 2018Today’s #SwartWorking Guest Blogger: Veronika Abramova works remotely as a Business Development Representative for an HR Software Company and cares deeply about her health and lifestyle. She really enjoys travelling in her current position and she is pretty much free to take these business trips on a weekly basis when it suits her. Overall she has a very…
A Commute From Hell
6th February 2018One of the lesser mentioned benefits of employing remote workers is reduced sickness and absence. If you’re under the weather the temptation to call in sick is vastly reduced when you don’t have the commute to face. It’s much easier to soldier on when you can take regular breaks, keep yourself medicated and hydrated and…
New Year – New Start – New Resolutions – New Job?
1st January 2018New Year’s Day New Year’s Day for me was a 220-mile drive home after visiting friends and family in the North. It was a fairly easy run actually, as most sensible people weren’t on the road in the rain and they were probably still enjoying the festivities with their loved ones. It brought back memories. Memories…