Nomadex Approved – Work freely. Stay fairly. – The standard for laptop use in public venues.

Be Nomadex Approved! Follow ‘The Standard’ and remain a valued customer.

To be Nomadex Approved simply...

1. Spend

Be an active customer buying at least an item per hour.

2. Food

Eat during dine times, or at least make room for diners.

3. Space

Use a suitable-sized table/bar. Meeting? You’re all customers.

4. Calls

No loud call voices, headphones on. Cameras not facing other customers.

5. Tidy

Don’t ‘desktop’ the table by making a muddle of your stuff.

6. Power

Fine to plug into power if near you. No dangerous dangling cables.

7. Staff

If staff request relocation, please comply, no arguments.

Nomadex is the standard for working on a laptop in public venues.

As a venue, simply promote Nomadex to your customers.

Be an active Customer

Buying at least an item per hour.

Prioritise Dining

Eating during dine times, or at least making sure I’m not taking space for diners

Be Space Aware

Using appropriate sized table. Not occupying a four-top for one meal revenue. Notice if customers need the space during busy periods.

Call Quietly

Making no loud calls, video call cameras not facing other guests. Headphones on.

Keep Tidy

Not ‘desktoping’ the table. Be the remote worker everyone is relieved to see not depressed by.

Avoid Power Hazards

Plug in to power if it’s near my seat. No trailing cables dangerously and in a messy manner across space and people.

Put Staff First

If requested by staff member to relocate as you are ‘in the zone’ working and missed a space issue - no arguments - just respect.

VENUES AND NOMADS

Work Freely.
Stay Fairly.

Laptop workers are encouraged to become Nomadex Approved by following a simple code of conduct that helps ensure cafés, pubs, hotels and other venues remain welcoming places to work. Participating venues simply promote the standard, helping create a better experience for both customers and businesses.

Venues

Nomadex gives venues an easy way to support responsible laptop working. Through simple signage and a QR code, customers are invited to discover the Nomadex Standard and become Nomadex Approved. The message is simple:

"You're welcome to work here - just be the kind of customer every venue would love to have."

The seven principles encourage people to eat, drink, spend appropriately, respect the space, and help maintain the atmosphere that makes working from great venues possible.

Laptop Nomads

You choose to work from cafés, pubs, hotels and other public venues because you enjoy the environment, the people and the change of scenery.

By becoming Nomadex Approved, you're choosing to follow a recognised standard for working respectfully in shared spaces. Work freely, stay fairly and know that you're contributing positively to the venue you're enjoying.