Managing a mobile workforce is tricky – but if the stats are to be believed, then it’s something we should get used to, or at least better at. There are already over 1 billion people untethered from their desks, and …
If you’re familiar with this blog, you’re already familiar with the idea of coworking spaces as a ‘third space’ to work. In Chicago, where I’m based as a writer, we have our fair share of co-working spaces – and the …
Coworking spaces are a phenomenal resource for teleworkers and freelancers, providing the flexibility of the coffee shop with the resources, infrastructure, networking opportunities and personal interaction of a more traditional office environment. And as the number of mobile workers worldwide …
With employees increasingly working with a wide range of devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones, David Sturges, Chief Commercial Officer at hosted desktop company, WorkPlaceLive, looks at how businesses can safeguard their company data. News this month that …
With a simple connection to ‘the Cloud’, we can find a place to work from our smartphones, hold a virtual meeting with our webcams, manage our teams from afar… But when it comes to signing contracts, the Cloud suddenly bursts …
Mobile broadband is a revelation for mobile workers. Most of the time, you’ll use it alone, but it may sometimes be necessary to share. This is particularly handy, if you’re coworking with colleagues or friends, or working with several devices …
If you’re anything like me, “meeting from anywhere” means dialing an phone number into a conference bridge, toggling awkwardly on your smartphone for the 10-digit passcode and hitting the mute button so the other attendees don’t hear the airport background …
There’s more to Sydney than sun, sea and surf. In fact, if you’re looking for a laptop-friendly café to surf the web over a flat white, you’re in luck. There are plenty of options. Here are 5 coffee shops …
If you’re looking to buy a new mobile computer, choosing between a laptop and a tablet is an increasingly difficult decision. Mobility, apps and design are all big considerations when parting with your hard-earned cash. Or maybe it’s your company’s …