Requesting flexible working (UK)
4th July 2019According 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 2019A 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 2019Can 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 2019Remote 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…
Co-Working vs Working From Home
20th May 2019Co-working spaces are growing and many home workers are thinking about making the move. Co-working spaces offer multiple benefits, but are they worth it? Today we will compare the main pros and cons between co-working and working from home! Price Coworking is cost-effective when comparing to traditional office spaces. Still, coworking isn’t free and that’s…
Challenges of recruitment – Finding Talent
7th May 2019With graduates, parents and many employees now looking for more flexible working, it’s no wonder why employers are finding it increasingly difficult to source the right talent for their company. In areas where unemployment rates are higher, job postings can receive thousands upon thousands of applications, very little of which are relevant. The demand is…
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…
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…
Tips on How to Manage a Smart Working Workforce
30th March 2019Do you manage remote or smart working teams? Do you struggle to effectively manage their performance or engagement? Today, we’d like to share some tips on how to bring out the best in your Smart Working workforce! 80 to 90% of workers say they would like to Smart Work. It’s easy to see why. For employees it offers…
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…