5 Reasons Why Coworking Can Work for You
Working remotely is all the rage thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. As things eventually return to normal, many companies are permanently embracing the benefits of working remotely.
But for a lot of companies and individuals, working at home doesn’t always work.
Sometimes you need more options or greater flexibility. Coworking spaces, such as Evolve Workplace, can be the ideal hybrid solution.
5 Reasons to Embrace Coworking
Here are five reasons why coworking can work for you:
1. Flexibility
Coworking is all about flexibility. You can use as much or as little space as you need. If you’ve got an important client meeting or need a big space, there are plenty of options available.
Plus, you can give your employees a choice of working at home or finding a coworking space. That can be a lot cheaper than a traditional office and gives you the room to expand or contract as needed. You’re also empowering your employees by giving them the choice. That kind of autonomy can make the difference between loving your job and looking for a new one.
2. Shorter Commutes
One of the greatest benefits of working from home for many people is the lack of a commute. While working from home doesn’t work for everybody, coworking can make this benefit possible with vastly shorter commutes.
Most of our Evolve Workplace clients live within 15 minutes. They really value the close proximity. By allowing your employees to work remotely, whether at home or a coworking space near them, you allow them to shorten their commute, saving time, money, and sanity.
3. Social Interaction
For all the benefits of working from home, one of the biggest drawbacks is the lack of social interaction. Many people are struggling with the lack of human contact, and working from home only intensifies that isolation.
Coworking can offer a hybrid solution where you still get some of the benefits of a decentralized office—like cost savings and shorter commutes—but you still have social interaction. Giving employees (and yourself) that option for seeing other people can do wonders for morale.
4. Change of Scenery
After a year of COVID-19, we can all appreciate the chance to get out of the house. Some people just aren’t as productive at home, especially with kids and spouses at home as well. Having a coworking space available gives people a chance to get out of their rut and experience something different. That can stimulate the creative juices and increase productivity.
5. Not Locked In
Getting your own office can be an incredible moment for your company. You’ve got your own space and you’ve put your sign out front. It’s a proud moment.
But then you realize you’ve locked yourself into a rental agreement or a mortgage and your business better deliver. That can also be a scary moment.
One of the benefits of coworking is that you’re not tied down with a huge investment in office space. Your company can be more agile, saving money to invest in people or marketing or whatever you need. That can give you the extra margin to thrive.
COVID-19 Lessons
One of the important lessons we’ve learned from the pandemic is the importance of flexibility. Many organizations have realized more capacity for change than they thought they had. Coworking can give you that kind of flexibility.
If you’re looking for office space, consider Evolve Workplace. Book a tour today and see for yourself if Evolve will work for you.