We just had a major home crisis…and Remote Working literally saved the day!
26th October 2019So 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 2019by 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 remote employee from almost anywhere in the world! The digital age of working There is little doubt that…
5 Myths About Remote Working Debunked
2nd September 2019by 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 2019Wired.co.uk has just announced the Europe’s Hottest 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…
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…
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…