10 things that remote workers (and their managers) can do so that WFH employees thrive
20th January 2021You’re out of the office, but you should never be out of the picture. Luckily, the world is full of expert advice to support remote workers… Abodoo’s large network of remote workers is a testament to just how well working from home can work – which is a reassuring sentence to read (if a little…
6 Ways To Improve a Flexible Employee’s Engagement
28th October 2019As 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Can Long Distance Relationships Really Work?
14th February 2019Relationships, like all the good things in life, require time and patience to work out. With a little bit of understanding and open-mindedness, it is possible to make all kinds of relationships work, even long distance ones. Long distance relationships aren’t just restricted to the romantic realm, they exist in the professional sphere as well.…
What are the Challenges in Sourcing Talent?
17th January 2019After a busy start to 2019, we took some time to reflect on 2018 and the challenges facing our industry of recruitment, talent and attracting and retaining talent. Today we take look at these challenges and offer some solutions to overcoming them. Last year we attended a number of events and met so many wonderful individuals,…
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 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…