The New Rules of Engagement in Managing the Modern Remote Worker

Yes, digital nomads want to have fun, but there’s more to this demographic than meets the eye. And hoteliers, or any other accommodation providers, could make a lot of friends if they can meet the needs of what will be an exploding market, going by the millions invested into global employment portals in recent months. Outsite, a co-living and community platform, held a revealing Q&A on Wednesday. Founded in 2015, it’s one of the more established players in the market. It has 30 properties around the world, where the average age of its member is 36. Startups like Remote and Deel are meanwhile raising huge amounts of cash. They're the next iteration of global human resources platforms that take care of the international payroll, benefits, tax and compliance headaches for businesses. The question is: how do they integrate with those nomad-friendly platforms that align with their remote workers’ needs? First, here’s what we learned from a co-living and digital nomad Q&A.