3 Ways Flexible Co-Working Spaces Could Look in the Future
As the global pandemic declined the use of commercial offices, co-working spaces may be the new normal for companies who want to save on commercial real estate and invest in employee wellness.
A recent report by Global Workplace Analytics and Design Public Group (DPG) states that “the co-working market now totals about $21 billion and shows compound growth of about 21% in the past five years.”
DPG predicted a trend towards larger spaces, the expansion of spaces, and better space utilization. As growth continued to climb to 24% in 2020, co-working spaces are now a corporate alternative to largescale commercial real estate.
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What Are Co-Working Spaces?
Co-working offices cater to a unique set of individuals between freelancers, consultants, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and now, the average worker. According to DPG, co-working spaces are designed to encourage interaction and a sense of community among members. The cost is based on the frequency of use and packaged as monthly or long-term memberships.
The Hybrid Shift
As the remote workforce grows, commercial offices will need to adapt to the influx of workers. The hybrid model is here to stay.
A hybrid work model blends remote and in-office workers, allowing flexibility for all workers to maximize productivity. Hybrid work models generally organize into these three categories:
- Remote-first
- Office-occasional
- Office-first, remote allowed
Demand for workspace flexibility also impacts how commercial landlords function. Landlords that provide greater security, meeting and technology amenities, 24/7 access, and frequent cleaning services support sought-after flexibility.
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Remote Workers in Co-Working Spaces
People who work from home may not necessarily want to remain in their home office. According to DPG, 45% of co-working users are former remote workers. They find the space easier to boost productivity and wellbeing than a traditional office.
With the growth of remote workers, corporate functions realize the diminished value of largescale office real estate. They are making a shift towards co-working spaces for flexibility and membership-based plans.
These spaces offer the best of both worlds when it comes to corporate offices. It may be easier to have one main headquarters and a subsequent amount of co-working spaces for their workers to use at their leisure rather than working from home.
Adaptive Technology in Co-Working Spaces
In the current age, companies need to accommodate their remote workforce. Collaboration from in-office and at-home requires tech-enabled offices that co-working spaces provide.
With the flexibility of whether workers use the spaces daily, these spaces require high-quality internet connection, adaptive technology for meetings with diverse workforces, open, collaborative spaces, and creative design throughout the facility.
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