Remote employees, volunteers and community groups came together last week to celebrate the local impact that remote work creates in communities around the country. Grow Remote held its Building Local Communities Summit, a day-long event in Cork dedicated to discussing the social, economic and environmental impact of remote employment. Joe Whelan, Grow Remote Local Leader on Inishturk island, said: “Remote
Last year, almost one million people in Ireland worked from home, representing a record 35.4% of the national workforce. As we move into 2026, the question is no longer whether
Remote employment has facilitated flexibility, reduced commuting and closer involvement in local community life, all creating a better balance between home life and professional commitments. However, working remotely can also
Last year, almost one million people in Ireland worked from home, representing a record 35.4% of the national workforce. As we move into 2026, the question is no longer whether
Remote employment has facilitated flexibility, reduced commuting and closer involvement in local community life, all creating a better balance between home life and professional commitments. However, working remotely can also
Remote work can give people flexibility and a stronger balance, but it can also bring on feelings of isolation and loneliness. That is the gap Grow Remote community events are
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