For a few years now, coworking spaces have established themselves as one of the main workplaces for entrepreneurs. Its advantages are what make it a successful space, being one of the most preferred among workers.
According to several studies, the number of coworking spaces worldwide is expected to double by 2022 and exceed 40.000. During 2019 there were more than 3 million coworkers around the world, a figure that is expected to double by the end of this year.
What is coworking?
Coworking is known as a shared work space, physically or virtually, in which different individual professions, such as freelancers, businessmen or employees who work totally or partially at remote, SMEs or startups, develop their professional activity.
It has become a success among different professionals. Currently, as we have commented previously, it is one of the most preferred options compared to traditional offices.
Benefits of Coworking spaces
LABOR FLEXIBILITY.
Labor flexibility, as we have commented in previous articles, is one of the trends currently most in demand by employees. One of the great advantages of coworking is the flexibility it offers.
First, the flexible hours. Working in a coworking space you will not have entry or exit hours. You can come to work at the time you want and leave when you want. At night, in the morning, at noon, whenever you want you can make and use the coworking spaces, how you organize yourself will depend solely on you. In addition, there are coworking spaces that offer 24-hour access any day of the week.
On the other hand, within the same coworking space you can enjoy different environments and spaces, such as hot desks. Thanks to them you will be able to work every day in different places that give you greater concentration, and motivation, inspiration etc.
SHARE SPACE WITH MORE PROFESSIONALS
One of the elements that most negatively influences work motivation and performance is the feeling of loneliness at work. Sensation that is felt in traditional workplaces, such as offices. On the other hand, in coworking spaces you will not feel that feeling of isolation and loneliness again.
Coworking spaces are full of different professionals. They are based on a large community of people willing to collaborate and interact. You will always feel accompanied, you will have people with whom you can debate, receive and give advice, contribute new ideas, help, and be able to share knowledge.
ZERO DISTRACTIONS
Normally, people who work from cafeterias, or at home, are more prone to being distracted, since they have several elements within their reach with which to interact and their concentration towards work is considerably reduced. A coworking space, on the other hand, is designed to offer the greatest possible concentration for all workers. In addition, having other professionals around doing their work will help boost your work motivation.
NETWORKING
Networking is a technique aimed at creating new contacts. One of the great advantages of coworking is that it is one of the best places to create relationships with different coworkers. A collaborative space is ideal for accessing a community of entrepreneurs.
Being able to network within coworking is a great opportunity to collaborate and grow professionally. Meeting new people, creating relationships is a way to boost your business or project.
REDUCES EXPENSES
Nowadays, a difficulty that most entrepreneurs have when launching their business or project is finding a place to create it. For all small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs, being able to work from a coworking space is much more affordable than a conventional private office.
Depending on your needs, you can hire different office modalities within the coworking. You will be able to get a fully equipped office for the whole team, without having to worry about the high costs of rents, supplies, etc. The coworking companies take charge of all the cleaning services, internet, water, electricity, etc., so that with the payment of the fee that you are going to hire, you will not have to worry about any of the above services.
SPACES WITH EQUIPMENT AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
All the spaces that we can find in a coworking are not the same nor do they have the same conditions. But, they share a characteristic, and it is the equipment they have and how they are made, since they are designed so that all workers are as comfortable as possible. They have good lighting, comfortable furniture and according to the type of space or room that it is, internet connection, etc.
In addition, the coworkings have different meeting rooms that you can book to meet with your team or with a client, leisure rooms to disconnect, spaces to eat or have a coffee, relaxation areas, etc.
GOODBYE TO COMPETITIONS AND RIVALRIES
Sometimes, the office colleagues that you can have in a company become potential rivals, with whom you do not stop competing, creating an unfavorable and unhealthy work environment. On the other hand, in a coworking, the collaboration, since you will be surrounded by people from different professions, who work for different companies and/or projects.
