Brexit vs. The Freelance Economy: How Will Digital Nomads Fare During the Largest British Economic Event of the Century?
6th November 2019 OffPhoto by Alexander Andrews on Unsplash
6 Ways To Improve a Flexible Employee’s Engagement
28th October 2019 OffAs time marches forward, the baby boomer generation is slowly becoming replaced by a new era of employees. Now more and more companies are forced to adapt in order to retain staff and keep employees happy. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Change is inevitable Businesses are nothing without their staff, and staff are nothing…
We just had a major home crisis…and Remote Working literally saved the day!
26th October 2019 OffSo we had just finished up a meeting this morning at our local CoWorking space and needed to head home (in torrential rain) to carry on with a number of tasks including our exciting Crowdfunding campaign. However, when we walked through the door we were instantly met with a downpour of a different nature… Our…
7 essential qualities of a successful remote employee
22nd September 2019 Offby Dakota Murphey Attitudes towards remote working have changed radically in recent years. Now, more than two-thirds of employees around the world embrace remote work at least one day each week. As a result, businesses can hire talent from almost anywhere in the world! The digital age of working There is little doubt that the…
5 Myths About Remote Working Debunked
2nd September 2019 Offby Aris Apostolopoulos Skeptics have so much to say about working remotely. But usually, it all comes down to a simple argument: That working remotely is easy, seasonal, and not able to help you build a real career. Is this true though? In this post, we’re looking at 5 of the most common myths about…
Europe’s Hottest StartUps 2019
20th August 2019 OffWired.co.uk has just announced the hot startups list for Dublin 2019… Startups are booming An eclectic mix with Blockchain global aid projects, child speech recognition apps, and data mining with biotechnology, it is refreshing and exciting to see such a range of startups booming in Dublin with emphasis on improving the well being and health…
Requesting flexible working (UK)
4th July 2019 OffAccording to Statistics NZ. more than 50% of employees in New Zealand have flexible work hours, allowing them to start and finish work at different times each day, and one-third have worked from home. It may come as a surprise to also inform you that in the UK, all employees have the legal right to request flexible…
Implementing SmartWorking into your business
6th June 2019 OffA recent survey conducted by GetApp has revealed that 81 percent of US small businesses have no formal remote working policy. The research revealed that many of the Small Businesses are interested in hiring remote workers, but lack the processes to implement and support it. The finding further revealed that while many businesses are happy…
The 4 Pillars to Creating a Culture of Freedom
3rd June 2019 OffCan SmartWorking can give companies a competitive edge? Of course it can! Oliver Lee (guest blogger) shares the four pillars companies need to build trust and a culture of freedom. (Image by: Helena Lopes) Let’s face it, the 9-5 working week is dying. The days where people were scolded for arriving at 09.07 are in the past.…
Remote Working: Creating a Business Ready to Embrace the Future of Working
2nd June 2019 OffRemote working has become increasingly more popular in recent years, and there are many benefits for both businesses and employees, including savings on cost and time. But some businesses still struggle to wrap their heads around the idea of their staff working flexibly and remotely, believing that it’s unproductive for their business. But, in order…