How to Improve Collaboration In Remote Teams
11th March 2019Changing demands and expectations of employees has brought about a transformation from traditional to modern workplaces. Companies and offices are now giving increasing importance to work-life balance and inclusion. The focus is on working smart, not just hard, and that has given rise to a variety of flexible working arrangements. Remote working is popular among…
Inculcating Diversity and Inclusion Into the Organisation
4th March 2019Diversity and inclusion are two concepts that are garnering a lot of attention and importance in today’s times. The new generation of workforce is increasingly seeking organisations that prioritise a sound work-life balance and have a healthy mix of employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, skills and experience. Diversity means not discriminating between employees based on…
Skills Shortage Affecting Innovation – How SmartWorking Can Help
26th February 2019There is apparently a skills shortage in Ireland that is threatening to hamper innovation and adversely affect employee performance according to a report published by PwC. The report found that 75% of organizations are finding it difficult to attract and retain talented and skilled employees in key positions in finance, technology, engineering and regulatory roles.…
Senior Citizens – An Asset to the Workforce
25th February 2019Senior citizens are often assumed to be leading a sedentary, quiet lifestyle. Although this perception is quite the stereotype, it is actually increasingly changing. A recent article highlighting the benefits of hiring senior citizens into the workforce explores how this section of the population can be a true asset to organizations. With an increase in…
Abodoo Collaboration with Typetec on SmartWorking Report
22nd February 2019Abodoo is delighted to announce our collaboration with Typetec on this in-depth, comprehensive report on SmartWorking. This whitepaper includes extensive research about the context of smart working, its benefits to both companies and employees, and how companies can start transforming to be a part of this change. The Context of Smart Working The driving force…
Abodoo – Launch of New Work Junction’s Remote Worker Hub
21st February 2019Abodoo is thrilled to be a part of New Work Junction’s launch of its latest remote worker hub in Carlow on the 20th of March, 2019. Our co-founder Vanessa Tierney will be present, enlightening attendees about our talent heat mapping process. Abodoo’s talent heat map enables companies to connect with talented potential employees who are…
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.…
VTQ Magazine – The SmartWorking Movement
11th February 2019We’re thrilled to be featured in VTQ Think Global magazine! Vanessa Tierney discusses how Abodoo is driving the global SmartWorking Movement and outlines the future of remote and smart working, it’s exponential growth over the last 12 months and the benefits it provides both employees and employers. “It is really difficult to find talent online…
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…
How to Prepare Your Business for a Smart Working Workforce
7th February 2019From January to April 2019, Abodoo is conducting some smart business workshops roadshows with our partners at Vodafone and Small Firms Association (SFA). These workshops are aimed at Irish businesses and offer a series of informational sessions about smart working, HR and profit growth. Given that these roadshows are happening nationwide, we thought it was time…