Starting off my career in computer programming at Ontario Hydro, I watched the 80's bring in some of the first contract workers and consulting houses. By 1985, I joined the contract team, but still had to go into the office to do my work. The years progressed, laptops appeared. We could now take our work home with us. Then the internet arrived and home/virtual offices are becoming the norm. The trend is growing as shown in the infographic below. Are you ready to join the growing number of virtual offices?
Very informative post Lynne! I cwas reading about serviced offices space online when I came across your blog and I'm happy I did because this was a great post about business using remote staff. Thank you for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Kate. It is definitely the way the world is going. People don't mind working hard but I know in Toronto they are tired of spending 2 to 3 hours a day in traffic especially in the snow.
ReplyDeleteYou can be so productive working from a remote office, whether it be your house or a satellite office in your town.