<\/span><\/h5>\nThere is a rise of new digital nomads enjoying Thailand this way.<\/p>\n
In today’s world, the new digital nomad is as much likely to be <\/strong>a <\/strong><\/p>\n60-year-old President of a large corporation, as a 25-year-old Instagram or Blogger star!<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Working](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0824-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C759&ssl=1\")
A desk with a view at The Naka Island<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/span>Advantages for Employers<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nBe seen as a great employer\u2026 staff retention\u2026 employee happiness\u2026. staff resilience<\/i><\/span><\/p>\nWorking in a pandemic-constrained world is here to stay for a while.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Be seen as a great employer<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nEmployers across the globe are always looking to attract top talent, cut costs and increase productivity. <\/span><\/p>\nIn today’s tough economic operating environments retaining the very best staff when companies are limping along is a massive challenge. Organisations operating with furloughed staff, reduced workforces, and in some instances offering reduced salary packages need to find some way to distinguish themselves as employers of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Staff retention<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nOffering flexible working opportunities is always an attractive retention tool to retain key workers and build loyalty amongst employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Staff happiness\u2026. staff resilience<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\nThe bottom line: Employers who offer and encourage remote working conditions for their team members without them feeling guilty, will in the long term enhance the mental health and wellbeing of the employees while creating loyalty and improving productivity. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"WFB](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_6756-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C1296&ssl=1\")
Working From Beach at Trisara Villas, Phuket<\/p>\n
<\/span>Advantages for Employees <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\u201c<\/b>That beach view and the sea air energize me. We are convinced that rather than the beach as a tempting distraction, we are more focused and so grateful for this opportunity\u201d\u00a0 <\/i>As we tell anyone who will listen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Extending resilience<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n2020 was all about workloads increasing immeasurably because of the unplanned and unpredicted pandemic. Companies scrambled to adapt to the new normal with the thought that the new ways of working were temporary.\u00a0 2021 finds the impact of the pandemic continuing and many workers in key jobs are exhausted.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Avoiding burn out <\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nBurnout is a real threat now given the longevity of the situation. <\/span><\/p>\nMost successful workers didn\u2019t get where they are today in the immortal words of Reggie Perrin without a high degree of stamina and resilience but this is continuing unchartered territory.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Reducing stress<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nThere has been no relief, the continued uncertainty of the global economic trading situation puts immense stress on all aspects of the workforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Sign](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_7538-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C1560&ssl=1\")
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<\/span>A healthier lifestyle<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nWe are exercising more in Phuket, getting our 10,000 steps is no problem when we wake to the roar of the ocean, the birds singing and the beach waiting for us for an early morning stroll before work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Are we happier? Hell, yes!<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nDoes being happier make us work harder, not as such, we are professionals but loving the working environment and being more positive does have an impact on all aspects of our lives, including work. <\/span><\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8C04BC43-CBFE-4D90-8606-6708E3EA5E92.jpg?resize=1170%2C971&ssl=1\")
The Boathouse Kata Beach, Phuket<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/span>Why work from the beach in Thailand?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>The connectivity factor<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nIt is something that all the Digital Nomads have known for years. Thailand and its high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity is fantastic for remote working. We have found the WIFI better and faster here than in our Bangkok apartment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>The medical factor<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\nWe have a high degree of confidence in the medical facilities here in Thailand. Thailand was a major centre pre-pandemic for medical tourism. Sure if you are very remote you will have issues.<\/span><\/p>\nFor us, Phuket\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0two main private\u00a0<\/span>hospitals<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Phuket<\/span>\u00a0International\u00a0<\/span>Hospital<\/span>\u00a0and Bangkok\u00a0<\/span>Hospital Phuket<\/span> are both staffed with doctors and coordinators who speak English and other foreign languages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Used to internationals<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n