Debunking the misconceptions of Remote Workers
11th April 2019In the UK, it’s estimated that around 1.5 million employees already work remotely. Recent data has revealed that in 2018, the number of SmartWorking job listings increased by 151%, but why are some businesses still very reluctant to hire remote workers? There are many false illusions about SmartWorking, below, we’ve listed the top 4 misconceptions about SmartWorkers.…
Decorating your office to inspire creativity
11th April 2019When it comes to creativity in the workplace, many people believe it may only be important to certain industries such as design and advertising, however, this isn’t the case. Creativity in the workplace is a vital component of a successful business. Creative people are problem solvers and they usually think outside of the box and…
5 Tips to Building Strong Relationships with Remote Colleagues
10th April 2019One key element to a successful remote career is how close you are to your team and remote colleagues. How can you substitute the water cooler conversation with an even greater level of communication? More of a proactive effort needs to be made when working away from each other but with advances in technology it’s…
Challenges of SmartWorking
10th April 2019“What in the world am I doing?” That was the first sentence that entered my mind as I began my first week as a remote worker. I had just left a full-time communications position to work as a freelance writer. I had clients, but the shock of such a change in my work-life harmony was…
Making the most of your productivity and organisational skills with Trello
10th April 2019The number of employees working from home in office-type jobs, or roles involving travel where home is used as a base, is steadily increasing. More businesses are seeing the benefits of hiring remote workers, whether it’s to save money, increase performance or to reach out to more experienced staff. Whatever the reason, organizational and communication…
Abodoo SmartWorking: The Solution to Recruitment Challenges
7th April 2019In a changing World of Work, recruiters are becoming more and more aware of the challenges they face in attracting the best talent. An abundance of applications, lack of skills in key areas and an incresaingly competitive market can make it difficult to retain the best candidates. You want to secure your dream job without…
London: Combatting the Low Emission Zone
5th April 2019Working and living in London is often a dream come true for many people, however, getting to and from work is becoming increasingly more difficult for many with the Low Emission Zone (LEZ). What is the Low Emission Zone? The Low Emission Zone has been put in place to encourage the most polluting heavy diesel…
Don’t Ask, Demand for Flexible Working: Canadian Case Study
1st April 2019As I just spent a long weekend in Toronto, Ontario, it only seems fitting that I write about Canadian’s attitudes towards remote and flexible working. Denoted “Generation Flex,” young Canadian workers are demanding work flexibility across the board. According to a recent study run by flexible workplace provider IWG, 77% of Canadians believe that remote…
Last Confessions of our SmartWorking Interns
29th March 2019As Priyanka, Abby and Ashima complete their internships today, they share their experiences of the last few months with Abodoo… and as this will be the last of our Confessions of a SmartWorking Interns series, our CDO Louise has a special message for them all.. Message from Louise.. Over the last 9 months I’ve had the absolute privilege of…
Global Work From Home Day!
25th March 2019Remote-work is on the rise and we’re excited to partner with Remote How for the world’s first ever: Global Work from Home Day happening April 10, 2019! This day will be a celebration of working from home (wherever home happens to be at the moment!) for all the employees and employers around the world. Network and meet…