Is Remote Working Going to Become the New Normal?
28th May 2020by Dakota Murphey In these uncertain times amid COVID-19, many have had to resort to working from home in order to stay safe from the virus. Whether you’re in favour of workers having the opportunity to work remotely or you prefer office-based working, there’s no denying that there has been a significant shift in the…
Brexit vs. The Freelance Economy: How Will Digital Nomads Fare During the Largest British Economic Event of the Century?
6th November 2019Photo by Alexander Andrews on Unsplash
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 talent from almost anywhere in the world! The digital age of working There is little doubt that the…
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…