As technology continues to shrink in size and grow in power, the amount of stuff a mobile worker needs to lug around in order to be productive keeps going down—and the things that workers can do continue to improve. In case you missed them, here’s an overview of the top posts from Microsoft for Work about the mobile worker—from how sales teams are using technology to stay connected on the road to top tech and more.

• Meet the New Belgium Beer Rangers. When your job involves always-on access to your office’s data and infrastructure, you need a way to stay connected to your company’s regardless of location. No matter where they are, the New Belgium Beer Rangers’ mobile accessibility means they’re always part of the team.
• Peering into the Future of BYOD. Mobile device use has increased four times since 2009, and 90% of people keep their smartphones within three feet of them all day. Look at the stats around the growth of mobile use in the workforce, and suggestions for how to equip your business so employees can bring or choose their own mobile devices.
• The Mobile Workforce: More Productive, More Healthy. With a full 37% of the world’s workforce expected to be mobile by 2015, work-life balance and health is of the utmost importance. Find out how mobile workers can remain productive and work on their own terms—and not be shackled to their devices 24/7.
• Carolina Realty Goes Mobile to Win Big. Carolina Realty Group’s sales agents can show and sell a house, create and sign a contract, and find the perfect match for their customers—all from their tablets. This case study shows how mobility can make a small business more competitive and produce measurable results immediately.
• 6 Essential Pieces of Tech for the Mobile Worker in Your Life. Did you miss out on buying some holiday presents for your mobile worker? Looking for something nifty to grab on an after-Christmas sale? Have we got a list for you!

Do you have plans around mobility in 2014? Planning on letting your employees choose their own device? Going mobile yourself? Let us know in the comments!