"We look at how tech and visas have freed some employees from their desktops, allowing them to continue their work from other parts of the world. They're called digital nomads. Also in this edition: Shiona McCallum speaks to a victim of online bullying in Kenya, and finds out about a charity trying to help. And tech startups in Finland are turning to Slush."
"We look at how tech and visas have freed some employees from their desktops, allowing them to continue their work from other parts of the world. They're called digital nomads. Also in this edition: Shiona McCallum speaks to a victim of online bullying in Kenya, and finds out about a charity trying to help. And tech startups in Finland are turning to Slush. Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producer: Tom Quinn (Image: A photo of a laptop near a swimming pool on a sunny day."
Technology and new visa schemes have freed some employees from office desktops, enabling them to continue work from other parts of the world as digital nomads. Digital nomads combine remote-working tools with flexible visas to sustain careers while travelling and living in different countries. Online bullying in Kenya has harmed victims and prompted charities to provide counselling, legal advice and reporting support. Tech startups in Finland are increasingly turning to the Slush event to secure investment, partners and media attention. A laptop-by-a-pool image epitomizes the lifestyle possibilities opened by remote work and mobile connectivity.
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