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…
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.…
Keeping Cohesion Among Remote Workforces
18th February 2019As organisations strive to attract and retain talent, there is a critical need to differentiate through employer branding, offering something distinct from the competition. No longer do the millennial perks of table tennis and treats meet the ever-changing expectations of a modern workforce. 21st century benefits are about flexibility and facilitating work -life balance. A…
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…