A considered and slow-paced return to the (physical) office
It has been a whirlwind few months and with the relaxing of regulations in various countries, some companies are beginning to plan the return to the physical office.
Competencies & dexterity for Digital Nomads
Little is written about the remote work skills and competencies that underpin effective and sustainable digital nomadism. Let’s take a deeper look at the various competencies and skills needed to be an effective remote work whilst “nomading”, weaving the two areas together:
5 ways to reverse digital overload during home working
Home working only can lead to digital overload and bad habits. Read about some practical ways to decrease that feeling of always on and reset your digital habits.
Education Covid-19 Response Case-study (EDU8 Conference)
A pictorial and data summary of the TU Dublin and Enovation joint project which delivered a Remote Work Training Course worth €1M to the HSE (Irish Health Service Executive) in response to COVID-19.
Laya Digital Clinics, Remote Working Expert Consultations
Reset your Remote Working habits and approach by booking a Remote Work Expert Consultation in 2021! These 1-2-1 sessions are a unique opportunity to talk directly to an expert, getting valuable input, advice and mentoring support.
Virtual Networking Top Tips
Our current context means no IRL (in real life) events for the foreseeable future, so have you considered the importance of virtual networking? Do you have a defined approach, detailed plan and the necessary skills? Do you have a defined approach, detailed plan and the necessary skills? Check out my top tips here and start to upgrade your effectiveness today!
Positive parenting during home working
Many parents are currently challenged with home schooling and home working. And it ain’t easy! Some days are just about survival, which is totally understandable. Read my top tips here to help you get through and stay positive.
5 ways to reset your home working approach in 2021
A New Year and a new opportunity to review your home working approach, habits and routine. Grab a notebook and pen, taking a few minutes to reflect, review and start afresh. Check out the list below to get ready to reset old habits, adopting to new behaviour that will last for the whole year!
Ways to integrate mental health awareness into remote working
Various reports have validated the home working only combined with the stress of the pandemic are taking the toll on our mental health. Read about practical ways to build Mental Health awareness and training into Remote Working,
Productivity, Communications & Distractions
The majority of us battle every day to get that "To-Do-List” finished. Battling to reach targets, finish tasks and ultimately be productive in our work day. But what if turned that on its head and looked at what supports our productivity, holistically?
The Power of (Doing)Nothing
Why “The Power of Nothing” ? For the back story behind my keynote at the 2020 repeople conference and why I believe scheduling and doing nothing needs to be a regular and intentional practice for remote working.
Industry reports round-up 2020
A roundup of the key themes from four established Remote Work Industry Reports below, highlighting some of insights arising from 2020 with a focus on challenges, fears and learnings.
How working from home is affecting our mental health and wellbeing
This year has seen a baptism of fire for many who've been conscripted into the largest remote working experiment in history. Industry expert Matt Mullenweg called it "the remote work experience no-one asked for". However, as the months have passed, many workers have learned by doing and are now comfortable and established in their home working set-up.
Fostering human connections via healthy habits in Remote Working
Have you forgotten the importance of wellbeing and human connection in the rush to stay productive during home working? Read on for some tips on how to rescue those much needed social interactions and begin to foster new healthy habits.
How digital hubs could replace working from home - and the office
Our world of work has been changed forever by Covid-19. 80% of us now favour a hybrid model, working remotely for a portion of the week and on-site for the rest, and many will never go back to the way things were before March 2020.
Weaving wellness into working from home
“You cannot pour from an empty cup” goes the age old maxim, however when working from home, lines get blurred and often our self-care get forgotten. Read on to learn how to keep wellness front and centre everyday whilst working from home.
Why remote working is good for you (and everyone else)
Dr Who is a very famous Time Lord who has the ability to be in several places in the galaxy at once. This reminds us all of our busy working and home lives as we wish for more time and the ability to be in several places at once. An increasing number of employees are now taking charge of their commute time and working hours and, with the support of policies from their employers, can work from home. They are able to be in two places at once, home and work, almost like a Time Lord!
Always learning! Continually upskilling for growth
Recently my skills and expertise have been more in demand. Read about how I find balance through prioritising learning and my continual quest for knowledge.
Contributions to Irish Government Consultation on Remote Work
The Irish Government requested written submissions on Remote Work future guidance, I contributed jointly on four submissions related to Mental Health, Learning and Training and Disaster Recovery.
Special Message of Thanks from the Irish Taoiseach
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD gave his congratulations by video to the HSE staff graduates and to Rowena Hennigan, herself!