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remotely, typically working in the digital space, and aren’t tied down to a traditional o ce or staying in one place” – with “leverage technology” being the operative phrase.
THE “DIGITAL NOMAD” MINDSET
e prevalence of the digital nomad illustrates a shi in the mindset today’s employees
are using to approach the workday. Using technology at work is no longer an obligatory or administrative task. It’s an opportunity
to work smarter, faster and in a more self- directed, outcome-oriented way. Because of the mobility and exibility technology o ers them, digital nomads are less xed to the structure set in place by traditional o ce environments. ey’re free to set their own schedules, work when they want and work in a way that is most
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comfortable and e ective for them.
DIGITAL NOMAD FAST FACTS
92% are happier now that they’re less tied to a workplace
Nearly 80% expect to be a nomad for the rest of their life
Of today’s newest nomads, nearly half have been one for a year or less
is isn’t to say that the digital nomad mindset is reserved for freelancers or teleworkers. In fact, today’s bring-your-own- device (BYOD) paradigm has made it easier than ever for employees of all shapes and
sizes to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle. Video conferences are held via mobile phones, conference calls are conducted from the road, and cloud-based solutions enable teams from across the globe to collaborate in real-time.
Despite the significant upside,
employers, especially those at budget- and growth-conscious small businesses, are challenged to adapt to the digital nomad mindset
Employers stand to bene t handsomely from the digital nomad trend as well. Companies need less pricey o ce space and can save
on the thousands of dollars it would cost to provide company-issued devices. Add to that the higher levels of employee satisfaction
and engagement and lower turnover, and organizations that embrace their digital nomad employees can reap tremendous bene t.
Despite the signi cant upside, employers, especially those at budget- and growth- conscious small businesses, are challenged
to adapt to the digital nomad mindset. Why? Because their employees are. Adapting their organization to this new approach to work and technology will better enable business leaders to keep pace with trends and behaviors that are continuing to dictate the evolution of the workplace.
If you’re interested in learning the steps to
a implementing a device- and digital nomad- friendly workplace, read our article about adopting cloud-based communication systems ... http://www.selectcommunications.com/ three-steps-overcoming-hesitation-cloud/. ■
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