Work From The Other Side of The Globe
retireyoung — August 1, 2007 — Tech
References: workingnomad & money.cnn
With free wireless becoming available even in the remote corners of the world, it is not surprising that more people are choosing to pack up their bags and live in idyllic mountain or tropical locations. More work is available to net savvy people who can make a full-time income with a website or two. Free from long commutes, working in an office, high living costs, the "working nomad" lifestyle is sure to become a popular way for people to live in the future.
Trend Themes
1. Nomadic Workforce - The rise of nomadic telecommuting opens up a new trend for businesses to consider a distributed workforce model.
2. Remote Work Culture - Businesses can embrace the nomadic telecommuting trend by fostering a remote work culture, providing virtual collaboration tools, and offering flexible working hours.
3. Digital Nomads - The growth of digital nomads presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to this market by developing products or services specifically designed for location-independent professionals.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - Telecommunications companies can leverage the opportunity presented by nomadic telecommuting to provide reliable and affordable internet connectivity in remote locations.
2. Hospitality - The rise of nomadic telecommuting presents an opportunity for the hospitality industry to offer extended stay or co-living spaces that cater to remote workers.
3. Travel - The nomadic telecommuting trend can disrupt the travel industry by changing the way people work and travel, leading to new opportunities for travel-related products and services.
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