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 implementing SmartWorking and support it. The finding further revealed that while many businesses are…
The 4 Pillars to Creating a Culture of Freedom
3rd June 2019Can SmartWorking 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. In…
Smart Business Workshops Roadshow 2019
18th January 2019We’re delighted to be joining forces our partners at Vodafone and the Small Firms Association (SFA), for a series of regional workshops aimed at Irish businesses. The Smart Business Workshops will offer tips on smart working, HR and profit growth. The workshop series will take place between January and April 2019 in co-working spaces in the SIRO-powered hub,…
4 Free Apps a SmartWorker Can’t Live Without
1st November 2018Today, Tamara Sredojevic, a digital nomad working with everywoman shares her positive experiences with the digital aspect of SmartWorking 🙂 I like to think of technology as the XXI century version of medieval magic. Some won’t trust it. Some will embrace it. I am definitely going for the latter. When you’re working remotely or hiring remote talent, tech…
“How Do I Negotiate A SmartWorking Arrangement?”
7th August 2018Many employees may feel nervous or a little awkward at the prospect of approaching their employer to negotiate an alternative working arrangement. We understand that it can be a daunting task, so we have come up with a few top tips to guide you in arranging your #SmartWork! 1. Research existing policies on SmartWorking First…
Boom Brexit: Maintain Cross-Border Jobs by Letting Your Employees SmartWork From Home
1st August 2018In recent months, there has been uncertainty about the future of cross border jobs post Brexit. What are the ramifications for UK companies currently providing employment in Ireland? Will there be a surge of unemployment in cross border jobs? In early July, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe reported that unemployment levels could rise by 2% with…
Trust – The hidden secret to successful Remote Working
30th July 2018“Remote working requires trust between the manager and the worker to work.” Schnittman, Co-Founder of Owl Lab Just last week, Forbes published an article that was rather sceptical of Remote Working. Aside from microphones not working, internet connections being poor and a general feeling of disengagement- it was argued that Remote Working styles are more…