How and where we work has changed significantly in recent years. Remote work has become more common, and with that the use of co working spaces. A co working space is an office location shared by people from different companies and backgrounds. This can include remote workers, freelancers, and groups from large companies working to save money by not operating their own local office space. One of the benefits of using a co working space is the boost in employee morale it can provide. According to the American Management Association, companies that switched to a remote work environment saw a reduction of unscheduled absences by 63%. Here are some additional reasons why shared working spaces can improve employee morale.
Contributing to Work-Life Balance
The flexibility remote work offers is a benefit many employees enjoy. The downside to this can be a loss of work-life balance. If an employee doesn’t have a designated home office space, there can be a loss of healthy separation between work and personal space. Co working spaces can help provide that separation while creating a good balance between fully remote and fully in-office work.
Providing a Sense of Community
Humans are social creatures, and one of the elements of in-office work that can be lost with fully remote or freelance work is the sense of community with other team members. When employees work remotely in a shared space with other workers, this can provide that missing social aspect. Working remotely in a shared space can also allow for networking opportunities, alleviate a sense of loneliness, and help create space for more focused work.
Building Productivity
The increase in virtual work could affect productivity for some companies. Allowing their employees flexibility to work from home or a shared space allows employees to choose the location where they will be most productive. The flexibility of changing locations throughout the day, rather than sitting in the same office for hours, may contribute to increased energy to complete tasks.
As the remote work landscape continues to grow and change, co working in shared spaces stands out as a unique way to blend the positive aspects of in-office work with the flexibility and productivity of remote work. Stat International Business Office Solutions offers a variety of co working space options to match your needs. Contact us today to find out more about our co working locations and see which access option is best for you.
