Digital nomads - putting the "remote" in remote offices
Submitted by Wanderlust Andi
The Rise of the Digital Nomad
The day of going to the office may be coming to an end. Due to technology, workers are on the move. For, all people need to get their jobs done are their computers, a hi-speed internet, and chat/phone tools like Skype. This has extended beyond just working from home. The digital nomad enjoys traveling and working in unique spaces. It will be interesting to see what parts of the world this will spread to.
But what about productivity?
Not everyone wants to see this movement play out, though. Many businesses may be concerned about managing employees who are not in the office. But, through online project management and chat and phone systems like Skype, Slack, Google Hangouts and Facetime, businesses can actually manage people more effectively. For, it is easier to track people and goals with these systems, while making the employees more productive.
Although the images of an individual working from the beach portray digital nomads as "slackers," it is possible to work from all corners of the world and still be effective and efficient. Future generations will probably prefer to not stay in one office, but travel instead. The facts are that people can work for companies - and even start their own companies - without even meeting in person. The digital future is here - to stay.
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