Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces

Coworking spaces have been receiving a lot of attention in the business world lately, and it’s easy to see why. Researchers have found that those who are a part of one would rate their level of thriving at about a 6 out of 7, around a point higher than those working in regular offices. Such a significant difference left many people wondering, what is it about coworking spaces that makes them so special?

As it turns out, it really can’t be narrowed down to just one reason. There are multiple reasons why people are finding such success and satisfaction while working in coworking spaces, and we will discuss them further below.

Flexibility

With everyone living such busy lives these days, it’s nice being able to work in a place that offers a certain amount of flexibility. A lot of coworking spaces do just that, as they are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. People can work as much or as little as they want, when they want, with no repercussions. They can even choose where they want to work each day, like in a collaborative space, quiet space, or even from home. They are free to use or not use the space in whichever way works best for them, and this is certainly a draw for a lot of people.

Meaningful Work

The remote workers, freelancers, and other independent workers who tend to make up coworking spaces often see their work as more meaningful than those with more traditional office jobs. This meaning comes from the fact that they feel as if they can be themselves at work, unlike a lot of workers who have specific work personas.

In a coworking space, everyone tends to be working a range of different jobs for different companies. This means that individuals are typically not in any kind of competition with each other, allowing some people to bring their guard down and freely talk about themselves and their projects to others. This can lead to sharing ideas and making connections with others in the coworking space, making them feel as if they are part of a community.

Community

Independent workers typically don’t have many, if any, coworkers at their job, so it’s nice to have the opportunity to make connections with others at a coworking space. It can help ease some of the feelings of loneliness that can often come with working on your own and give you something to look forward to during the day.

That being said, what may be even more of a draw for some people is that fact that they don’t have to interact with others. There’s no pressure to constantly be socializing with fellow coworking space members, and there are typically places they can go where others will respect the fact that they want to be alone and get things done.

No matter how many people they talk to and how often though, workers in a coworking space still tend to feel like they are part of a community. Different coworking spaces tend to have their own unique vibe and feel, and managers typically go out of their way to accommodate all of their members and make them feel at home. This makes people feel a sense of community, like they’re a part of something. Who doesn’t want that?

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