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We\u2019ve seen the rise of the freelancer, the gig mum<\/a>, and the remote worker – now meet the digital nomad, a new kind of worker that\u2019s changing the way we think about careers and travel. What is remote work in today\u2019s business world, and how are digital nomads shaping the location-independent landscape?<\/p>\n

What do Digital Nomads Do?<\/span><\/h2>\n

What is a digital nomad? Simply put, these are people who don\u2019t rely on one specific location (like a workplace or home office) to do their job; instead, they use technology and connectivity to complete their tasks as they travel and explore new countries. They work remotely and can telecommute from anywhere around the globe, providing they have reliable Internet access to keep them in contact with their employers or clients.<\/p>\n

Digital nomads typically work in fields like design, marketing, development, content creation, media, consulting and online tutoring. It\u2019s been predicted that the number of digital nomads will reach 1 billion by the year 2035.<\/p>\n

An Increase in Productivity<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not all lazing on the beach sipping Pina Coladas – digital nomads put in hard work in exchange for their jet-setting lifestyle.<\/p>\n

A recent Stanford University study showed that remote workers were 13% more productive<\/a> than in-office workers, and took fewer sick days. A Coso Cloud study also revealed that 23% of remote workers are willing to put in extra hours to finish their tasks.<\/p>\n

Digital Nomads and the UK Job Market<\/span><\/h2>\n

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A recent Joblift study revealed that vacancies for digital nomads have increased by 8%<\/a> month-on-month in the UK, at four times the rate of the country\u2019s job market. So, while remote working positions being offered currently account for just 0.03% of the UK job market, they are steadily rising.<\/p>\n

The majority of the available positions are geared towards developers and programmers, at 20%. Consultant positions were the second-most requested, at 8%. Data entry processors followed this at 6%, sales managers at 4% and help desk staff at 3%.<\/p>\n

Remote Working in the USA<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Location-independent working is also growing in popularity across the pond. A survey<\/a> of 1202 full-time workers in the US showed that 62% work remotely at least part of the time, compared to 38% always working on-site.<\/p>\n

42% of the remote workers surveyed said they plan to work remotely more frequently, and 51% of on-site workers said they wanted to start working remotely. An impressive 83% of respondents said that the option to work remotely would make them happier.<\/p>\n

Industries Adapting to the Digital Nomad Lifestyle<\/span><\/h2>\n