How Does Coworking Fit into the New Normal

1. How Does Coworking Fit into the New Normal?

2. As the country grapples with the idea of a ‘new normal’, we began to evaluate the role of coworking in our society and how the concept of a shared workspace may be able to solve some of the problems that lie ahead, for both workers and employers. How Does Coworking Fit into the New Normal?

3. How Safe Coworking Could be the Solution1. Flexibility and Versatility Coworking spaces are designed to be versatile, they are created with the sole aim of meeting the needs of a wide range of different people with different ways of working. Flexibility in the working hours of a shared office means that it is easier to accommodate the different needs of the users. After all, coworking hubs are designed to change and grow with the needs of their users, and we all know things have to change while the risk of Covid-19 is part of our lives.

4. 2. Chase the WFH Blues Lots of employees who never worked from home before have had to find a way to adapt their homes to their workplace needs. Staying motivated, not getting distracted and maintaining a healthy work/life balance are all challenges that coworking aims to solve. A change of environment is not just a welcome break, it can also be a powerful motivating force that enables you to create a healthy division between your personal life and your working life. Shared office spaces, that are close to home and which have implemented safety measures according to official guidelines, can dramatically improve productivity and offer a safe way for individuals to collaborate.

5. 3. Work-Spacing Many company offices are struggling to implement social distancing measures, especially in major cities such as London where workspace comes at a premium. Again, a shared workspace in a coworking hub could offer a lifeline to these companies, saving the cost of paying rent for a whole office. Coworking is ideal for employees who need the benefits and facilities of a high spec office while adhering to safe social distancing practices.

6. 4. Time to Team Up A collaborative workspace brings benefits to everyone involved. Not only does it feed that part of us that thrives when we are part of a community, but it also has a reciprocal effect. As you make connections with other coworkers and build up a network of trusted people, all with different talents and abilities, you find yourself with more work to do. This is not just true for freelancers or the self-employed; employees of companies can also make valuable connections that can accelerate recovery.

7. 5. Mental Health and Happiness Coworking safely in a shared office space that had been adapted for these strange times could offer a welcome return to working life outside of the home. Being around other people – even at a distance – can bring benefits to our mental health. Of course, returning to a productive way of working can help restore a sense of security and confidence.

8. There’s a BUT… All of these factors are only benefits if the shared workspace does everything possible to ensure the health and safety of the coworkers. Areaworks takes an uncompromising approach to mitigating risk; from additional cleaning and provision of sanitation supplies to increased distancing measures, new layouts and traffic flow. You can check out exactly what we have been doing to make our workspaces safe. We’re all about protecting our community so that everyone can return to working in a healthy and happy environment. Now, more than ever, we need to look after one another. Article originally published on Areaworks