Keeping Cohesion Among Remote Workforces
18th February 2019As organisations strive to attract and retain talent, there is a critical need to differentiate through employer branding, offering something distinct from the competition. No longer do the millennial perks of table tennis and treats meet the ever-changing expectations of a modern workforce. 21st century benefits are about flexibility and facilitating work -life balance. A…
In the Driver’s Seat: How Smart Working Enables Exploration
11th February 2019If you are dissatisfied with your current working arrangements, you’re far from alone. As it turns out, more than half of British workers are unhappy with their jobs, according to a survey conducted among 1,200 workers in the UK. Results show that 55.6% of people are not satisfied with their current roles — with 38% among…
3 Ways #SmartWorking Promotes Diversity
8th February 2019Our world is going digital and it is time to embrace it! Cutting the typical 9-5 job routine not only makes working life more flexible, but also more inclusive. Diversity is celebrated in the remote working world and opens up so many opportunities to allow everyone to work in a capacity that fits their unique…
How to Help Remote Employees Avoid Burnout and Loneliness
5th February 2019Remote employees are not a rarity anymore. Remote working has become a standard organizational practice in today’s day and age, with companies offering greater flexibility to their employees in terms of working hours and location. A 2017 report by PowWowNow states that 58% of UK workers are offered the option of flexible working. PwC has…
What are the Benefits of Remote Working for Businesses?
6th December 2018Today, we welcome Guest Blogger, Laura Farrer, who explores the benefits of adopting Remote Working for your business! Remote Working Revolution Virtual workers may get to commute from the beach, but their employers are enjoying even better rewards by adopting flexible work models. The Remote Working Revolution is in full swing, More than ever, employees…
How SmartWorking Improves Company Culture in Your Business
27th November 2018The advantages of an inspiring company culture typically include loyalty, productivity and engagement. We all strive to work in an environment where we appreciate each other and inspire others to work hard and be thought leaders in their field. Without company culture, it can be harder to motivate your employees and colleagues alike. What exactly…
How Big Data Can Be Your Diversity Ally
14th November 2018If you ask around, most companies will tell how much they want to be diverse and inclusive. Making that a reality however, is the tricky part. This week’s #DiversitySeries discusses how data can help you achieve this! Ask any business their thoughts on having a diverse workforce and nearly everyone will say promoting diversity is one of their…
I’m Not Remotely Interested
13th November 2018Today’s guest blog is brought to us by the wonderful Joy Redmond, a passionate advocate and practitioner of SmartWorking! I’m not remotely interested in being tied to a building, a company or a function. For as long as I can remember, I’ve preferred to have my fingers in a few pies. In school, I worked part-time making sausages in…
The Future of Business Report – Vodafone
10th November 2018We’re delighted to share The Future of Business Report, which we collaborated on with our partners in Vodafone Ireland. The aim of this initiative was for Vodafone Ireland to engage with the SME sector nationwide to gain insights about the future of business, their growth, ways of working, investment, technology, skills and training. The research was…
How Company Culture Can Drive Competitive Edge
6th November 2018In 2004, Blockbuster ruled the video rental world. With revenue of $6 billion, it had the world queuing patiently in stores to rent their Friday night entertainment. Meanwhile, Netflix was quietly mounting a challenge. Within 6 years, Blockbuster had filed for bankruptcy, and Netflix had grown its revenue to $2.2 billion (How Netflix Destroyed Blockbuster…