The internet is awash with ‘productivity gurus’,  but what we really want are simple practical tools and ways of thinking that will help us shift the work we need to shift, without losing our marbles in the process. In this episode Harry talks to  Trevor Lohrbeer, who gives  us some great tips on how to make the work day work for you. 

Day Optimizer:

• https://dayoptimizer.com/  

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Would these schemes get you back into the office? In this episode we discuss different incentives from companies that are trying to get their employees back into the office - whether it be for meetings, or the full 9-5. Free taxis, childcare, or desk-booking, could be the thing that gets people to make the jump back into in-person working… 

Bosses are doing weird things to get people back in the office

• https://www.wired.co.uk/article/companies-coronavirus-back-to-office-incentives

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In this episode Harry is talking again to Christine Ro about the future of remote work. This time it’s all about the best parts and potential pitfalls of the hybrid remote work system. Spending part of our time at home and part of our time in the office may be the future, but should we be excited or worried? 

Christine Ro:

• https://www.christinero.com/ 

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As we move in and out of lockdown and face an uncertain year ahead, the urge to get a change of scenery and escape grows stronger. Estonia has a system for moving your business and even yourself to the country, and enjoying all the benefits of being in the EU, as well as exploring the country and getting that change of scenery. In this episode Harry talks to Ott Vatter, the MD of these programmes, about how we can take advantage of them and what it actually means to get the visa or the e-residency. 

E-Residency:

• https://e-resident.gov.ee/ 

Nomad Visa:

• https://e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa/ 

Ott Vatter:

• https://twitter.com/ottvatter?lang=en 

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Remote working is often talked about as a great leveller - we’re all stuck at home just the same as each other, and we’ve got to make the whole thing work. But remote work means vastly different things to different people. Some can’t do their job remotely, whilst others face huge hurdles in even showing up to the weekly team catch-up on Zoom. 

What remote jobs tell us about inequality:

• https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200921-what-remote-jobs-tell-us-about-inequality 

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It’s becoming more and more clear that the offices we return to won't be the same ones we left pre-pandemic. In this episode Harry talks to Christine Ro about what she’s learned as a writer covering the future of remote work. What is the hybrid model? Who’s using it? How will it affect us? Take a listen and find out!

Christine Ro:

• https://www.christinero.com/ 

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Imposter syndrome is a well-known phenomenon nowadays, and we’ve all felt it at some point in our professional lives. How has lockdown and remote working and the madness that is 2020 affected the imposters among us? 

Fewer people experiencing Imposter Syndrome while working from home, says study

• https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/28/fewer-people-experiencing-imposter-syndrome-while-working-from-home-says-study-13336625/

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We obviously know that staying secure whilst online is important, but what specific techniques can we use to guard our data? And what are the tools that will actually help us do that? In this episode, Harry is talking again to Jahmel Harris of Digital Interruption about protecting yourself and your company whilst working remotely. 

Digital Interruption 

• https://www.digitalinterruption.com/   

Jahmel Harris

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmelharris/  

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How can an introvert make friends and put themselves out there when stranded away from the office, often in countries where you don’t even speak the language? In this episode Harry talks again to Elly Earls, a writer and digital nomad, about her personal and work life, and how the two are balanced.

Elly Earls:

• https://ellyearls.com/  

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It’s been a tough year for most, and it’s definitely been a year where we learned more about ourselves. In this episode Harry and Alex talk about the things they’ve discovered whilst working in this high-pressure time we all find ourselves in. Maybe you’ve experienced them too? 

What have you learned over the past 6 months that surprised you? Working from home has certainly led to a few discoveries for us.  We’d love to talk to you about it! Email us at: [email protected]       

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