3 Reasons COVID-19 Makes Coworking Spaces Even More Important
What will become of co-working spaces after the COVID-19 lockdown has lifted has been a big topic of conversation in the co-working community. And while it’s certainly understandable that some believe COVID-19 could stall this popularity, we believe that co-working spaces will be needed more than ever before in the long run. Let’s take a look at 3 reasons why COVID-19 will make co-working spaces even more important.
While working remotely has always been “the dream” for many in the workforce, they weren’t necessarily actively pursuing it. Since COVID-19 has come to light, the search for remote positions have increased dramatically – and experts believe that this will only continue after the lockdown has lifted, with organizations now realizing that they can indeed work from home.
Allwork expands on why workers may want to continue with more flexible work options:
“LinkedIn data found that users’ search for “telecommuting” rose by 260% over the past two months. Additionally, the number of job applications increased by 39% year-on-year in March and found that SMEs are showing the most enthusiasm in searching for employees. This is a stark contrast to the month prior, which saw job recruitment notices with less than 200 employees fall by 83%. Using flexible work options, company leaders are able to focus on changing their human resource management models to be more task-oriented rather than attendance-oriented.”
Co-working spaces are still an absolute necessity for several small businesses. Not only do they provide an affordable way for small businesses to collaborate in an office environment, but they provide a level of support that individuals are not able to get from home.
Dane Stangler of Forbes.com tells us why co-working spaces are so important for small businesses:
In light of COVID-19, cutting costs is going to be crucial to getting companies back on their feet – especially for those who have taken a pause altogether due to the global lockdown. Continuing to be able to work remotely while still having a place for your workers to physically get together could be a savior for small businesses.
The Financial Express expands more on the benefits of co-working spaces for cutting costs:
“Coworking spaces are not only the most cost effective, but also offer flexibility in terms of time period of rental agreements. Coworking spaces can be rented on a monthly, day-to-day and even hourly basis, Limaye noted.”
While co-working spaces may not currently be active due to COVID-19, we are still accepting enquiries for co-working spaces for the future. Check out our co-working spaces here and claim your desk.