Top 5 Benefits of Flexible Working
10th January 2019Gone are the days of the 9-5 grind. The workplace scenario is undergoing a massive transformation, making a transition from traditional office hours and conventional office spaces to more mobile and agile forms of working. Employees are increasingly seeking out flexible working options like working from home, smart working spaces, part-time working, job sharing, hot desking,…
Germany Announces Mandatory Work from Home Legislation
9th January 2019Germany’s Labor Ministry announced its new year legislation plans to make the option to work from home mandatory. The initiative will force German employers to either allow their employees to work from home or explain why it is not possible. A study by the Federal Ministry of Labor suggests that 40 percent of Germans would like to…
Types of Remote Working: Which One Are You?
8th January 2019Remote Working is a term which associates with both positive and negative connotations. Some fear it may be a daunting, lonely lifestyle while others are delighted at the prospect of being able to work closer to family and friends. We have gone one step further and defined our umbrella term, “SmartWorking”, which covers different types…
7 Ways to Rock a Virtual Interview
13th December 2018Today, we welcome back our Guest Blogger, Laura Farrer who shares her top tips on how to approach a Virtual Interview and impress a potential employer 🙂 For most of us, university career prep courses were full of tips about how to impress during an job interview – use a firm handshake, make eye contact,…
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…
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…
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…
Smart Villages & Co-Working Hubs Initiatives
16th October 2018When a community comes together, anything is possible. As you know, at Abodoo we’re passionate about all things SmartWorking. That’s why we’ve launched two amazing new initiatives dedicated to supporting the regeneration of rural towns and communities as vibrant and viable locations to work. 1. Smart Villages For decades, rural towns and villages have endured…
DIY Co-Working Space Tips
15th October 2018The acculturation of remote working has allowed professionals to work flexibly but many will concede that their home is not the most focus venue for working. Home comforts, for some, can be distracting to the point of inefficiency, while others become unfocused due to isolation and lack of team interaction. Many professionals choose to work…