There’s a lot of variety between coworking spaces. Some key things to consider before deciding which one will be best for your remote workers are the following:
Location
As with so many areas of life, the location is incredibly important in deciding between coworking spaces. Here are three considerations when choosing a space:
Is there adequate parking nearby?
Are there other establishments nearby? Things like restaurants, gym and grocery stores can make it a better overall experience for remote workers.
Is there distracting outside noise or other challenges in this shared space?
When choosing a coworking space over staying in your comfortable home office you’ll also want to consider the space’s amenities as well as its rates and contract.
Amenities
Good Wi-Fi is an obvious need, but there are other components to consider that will vary depending on your team members’ needs.
For example, does your team need to be able to work on the weekends? Will team members benefit by having a gym on the premises? These features might make it a little more expensive, but if they increase productivity and employee happiness, it’s well worth it. Other types of amenities include bike storage, pet-friendliness, recreational games, on-site cafe and more.
Rates and contract type
The cost of using the space is important to take into consideration — especially for small businesses and freelancers who might have a tighter budget. Freelancers might opt for an office space they can use on a day-to-day basis (and pay accordingly), while companies may be able to negotiate a fixed monthly rate for all of their team members (rather than paying per employee).
Who can benefit from a coworking space?
Coworking spaces are good for a wide range of individuals — entrepreneurs who want to surround themselves with other skilled professionals, companies made up of remote workers who don’t need their own private office space, or small businesses who don’t yet have the budget to have a private office.
Each coworking space has a unique culture that makes it a “perfect fit” for different people. Entrepreneurs and freelancers should consider getting a day pass at a few different coworking spaces before committing to one for a longer period of time.
It seems that coworking is going to be the future of the office — and from the research available, it seems they are a great option for keeping people inspired, connected, and productive.
Head to Willoughby Workspaces today
Coworking spaces are the way of the future for remote and hybrid workers. Businesses, entrepreneurs, and freelancers who utilize coworking spaces may experience a range of benefits, including networking opportunities, work-life balance, less workplace drama, flexible working hours, and increased productivity. Good coworking spaces offer a variety of different spaces to work in to accommodate private meetings, collaborative team efforts, and focused work. Location, amenities, and contract rate and type are the essential elements to consider when exploring coworking spaces.
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