Why Co-working May Be the Perfect Work Environment.

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Are Co-working Spaces The Perfect Workspace?

There is something extraordinary about co-working spaces. Innovation and a sense of community thrive, help and mentorship abound, new connections seem endless, and workers report a greater sense of well-being and value. And These are just a few of the many lessons that we can learn from the co-working revolution. There are more, and this article will focus on a few that you can begin to implement now, in most work environments.

Co-working Creates A Broader Sense of Community

One of the biggest differences between a coworking space and a traditional office is that it comprises a community of people who want to get work done but don’t necessarily have to compete with each other about climbing the same ladder. This creates an environment where the community has come together around productivity, meeting deadlines, and advancing their careers, but without the same kind of defenses that are in place when you’re sharing a coffee break with the boss.

The problem for traditional employers and office managers is that you can’t necessarily remove that relationship from the office environment— no matter what your structure is there’s obviously going to be some sort of hierarchy in place. However, there’s something to be gained in terms of encouraging unexpected interactions with your layout.

The Harvard Business Review’s 2015 study of coworking spaces shares this key finding: “Working amidst people doing different kinds of work can also make one’s own work identity stronger. Our respondents were given the opportunity to frequently describe what they do, which can make what they do seem more interesting and distinctive.” In other words, mixing up the type of people who you are likely to interact with on any given day is empowering.

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