Are there really that many benefits associated with working in an open or shared office space?
Plenty of researchers will argue no — open office plans are things that belong in Silicon Valley, in startup companies where there are no dress codes but plenty of foosball and nap tents. To be sure, many people just don’t work well in open office spaces; the excess noise and the visual distractions just make it too difficult to concentrate and get the job done.
But it’s important to realize that when it comes to office space solutions, there isn’t just a “closed” option and an “open” option — there’s something in between the two which involves sharing or leasing a temporary office space, and it’s called a virtual office.
So what exactly is so great about renting and sharing a temporary office space? Well, for starters…
- If you (or your employees) are particularly fond of working from home or working while traveling, you may already know that it’s a waste of money to be paying for office space when it isn’t even being used. Telecommuting never used to be a prominent part of the workplace, but these days, the best companies — i.e., the most successful ones — are finding that it’s smart business to give employees the option of telecommuting. Nearly 60% of employers agree with this, in fact, many found that a telework program reduced unscheduled absences by around 63%, and 80% of employees consider it a benefit to work from home.
- But when your business does an office space, it’s important that you can access it — and that’s what you get with a virtual office rental. Temporary office spaces are rented out as needed, they’re often located in prime areas (perfect for business meetings!) and they’re equipped with all the standard amenities that a professional virtual office space needs.
- Last but not least, one benefit of a temporary office space that’s often overlooked is the ability to share that space with other local businesses and network with them. This can be a major advantage for smaller businesses that have a focus on local consumers and business partners, since networking is one of the best ways to let your business grow.
So now it’s your turn to think about temporary office spaces — does it sound like these virtual office solutions could benefit your business?
