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World Service,14 Jul 2018,26 mins

Out of Office: The Rise of the Digital Nomad

Global Business

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What do digital nomads mean for the world of work? A new army of digital nomads is wandering the world. Equipped with a laptop and willing to work anywhere that has Wi-Fi and a low cost of living, they are changing the way millions think about the world of work. But how do firms and Governments adapt to a fast moving, ever changing highly skilled and paid workforce that doesn’t even recognise borders? And do digital nomads represent the future of work or a threat to taxation systems and therefore the nation state? From Portugal to New Zealand via Cornwall, Jonty Bloom goes far and wide looking for answers. Producer: Estelle Doyle Researcher: Darin Graham Image: Traveler with laptop sits on top view point on the mountain valley (Credit: Getty Images)

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