Top 4 Environmental Benefits of SmartWorking
28th April 2019Driving to work takes all the control out of the commute. Workers are limited by time, available options, and money. Usually people do not have time to make a detour on the way to work to an environmentally friendly coffee shop to grab a drink in a compostable cup, or go to a sandwich shop…
Top 10 Remote Working Trends of 2019
14th March 2019As remote working becomes more and more prevalent in the professional world, we took the time to identify the top 10 predicted remote working trends of 2019. 1) Demanding flexibility from employers Now more than ever, workers who are millennials and Gen Z are comfortable advocating for flexibility from their employers. They can see how…
Coworking As An International Sensation
20th February 2019In 2019, there is no need to drag yourself to an office that is in an inconvenient location, uncomfortable setting, or unappealing coworkers. Coworking eliminates all negatives associated with the normal office setting. What is Coworking? Coworking is when professionals gather in a communal space, typically a modernized office setting, to complete their work tasks.…
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…
#WFHWeek – The Global and Employee Benefits
8th October 2018Today is the first day of #WFHWeek! Did you know that SmartWorking can drive global changes? Here’s how. National Work from Home Week (#WFHWeek) is an initiative from the American company Logitech to encourage employees to embrace telecommuting. This week, employees will be able to perform their work duties and support their team from outside the…
Ireland’s Neglected North West
12th September 2018When it comes to government funding and investment, the north west of Ireland has always come dead last. Many people thought this would change with the announcement of the Wild Atlantic Way, the initiative designed to attract tourists and revitalise those counties in dire need of support. Despite its success over the last four years,…
Lose the Commute, Win at Work with SmartWorking
10th July 2018Commuting each day can pose a variety of threats to our personal and professional lives. Commuters, especially those who travel great distances for work, are more susceptible to stress, relationship problems and productivity issues. SmartWorking, on the other hand, has proven time and again to improve our quality of life both within and outside the…
A Commute From Hell
6th February 2018One of the lesser mentioned benefits of employing remote workers is reduced sickness and absence. If you’re under the weather the temptation to call in sick is vastly reduced when you don’t have the commute to face. It’s much easier to soldier on when you can take regular breaks, keep yourself medicated and hydrated and…
New Year – New Start – New Resolutions – New Job?
1st January 2018New Year’s Day New Year’s Day for me was a 220-mile drive home after visiting friends and family in the North. It was a fairly easy run actually, as most sensible people weren’t on the road in the rain and they were probably still enjoying the festivities with their loved ones. It brought back memories. Memories…