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 hot 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 health…
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…
5 Tips to Building Strong Relationships with Remote Colleagues
10th April 2019One key element to a successful remote career is how close you are to your team and remote colleagues. How can you substitute the water cooler conversation with an even greater level of communication? More of a proactive effort needs to be made when working away from each other but with advances in technology it’s…
Don’t Ask, Demand for Flexible Working: Canadian Case Study
1st April 2019As I just spent a long weekend in Toronto, Ontario, it only seems fitting that I write about Canadian’s attitudes towards remote and flexible working. Denoted “Generation Flex,” young Canadian workers are demanding work flexibility across the board. According to a recent study run by flexible workplace provider IWG, 77% of Canadians believe that remote…
Global Work From Home Day!
25th March 2019Remote-work is on the rise and we’re excited to partner with Remote How for the world’s first ever: Global Work from Home Day happening April 10, 2019! This day will be a celebration of working from home (wherever home happens to be at the moment!) for all the employees and employers around the world. Network and meet…
The Remote Work Summit: 16-18 April 2019
22nd March 2019Join our CEO Sue Marshall at The Remote Work Summit 16-18th April – an initiative bringing together 14+ industry leaders from multiple Fortune 500 companies, startups and agencies and talk about the challenges & frameworks to build effective remote teams, organizations & careers. We hold a fundamental belief that the future of work is remote. In the…
Confessions of a #SmartWorking Intern – Week 30
22nd March 2019Priyanka Hi guys! It’s Friday again, and boy did this week fly by! It felt like I had written last Friday’s confessions post just 2 days ago….such a whir! This week was relatively relaxed because of the St. Patrick’s week off. So I took advantage of all this free time to catch up on some…
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…