Remote work has transformed team dynamics, offering the freedom to work from anywhere but also introducing challenges like isolation and blurred work-life boundaries. That’s where Gather Workspaces come in. We provide tailored workspace solutions for remote and expanding teams across Richmond and Hampton Roads, offering customizable, work-friendly environments that facilitate collaboration and allow teams to maintain a healthy work / life balance. Let’s explore how.
The Remote Work Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities
The world is no longer our oyster, it’s our office. Companies that have gone remote have eliminated the need for commuting or rigid hours—but it’s not all sunshine and pajamas. Isolation has become a major issue for remote workers, as has the lack of spontaneous in-person engagements that often spark ideas, build connections, and inspire innovations. This can lead to increased strain on team morale or productivity.
In fact, according to a comprehensive study on remote working by the Pew Research Center:
- Remote workers are by far the most often lonely at work (24%) compared to office workers (12.1%) and hybrid workers (8.6%).
- 53% of at-home workers say working from home hurts their ability to feel connected.
- Workers are 15% less likely to feel isolated from colleagues when working alongside someone else in the same household.
These statistics highlight a critical issue: working from home can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection, particularly for those without regular in-person interactions. Understanding the importance of human interaction, Gather Workspaces are designed to foster community when it’s needed and provide privacy when it’s not, helping remote workers overcome the challenges of isolation.
Gather’s Custom Solutions: Tailored for Enterprise Teams
Enterprise teams have unique needs, and they’ve got just the thing to help you stay cohesive, even when you’re scattered around the globe:
- Dedicated Team Spaces: Need a spot where your team can collaborate or focus individually? Gather offers customizable team spaces, with open areas for brainstorming and private offices for concentrated work, ensuring that your team’s needs are met.
- Workspace Fluidity: Keep your brand front and center with custom branding options in your workspace and customizable tech based on team needs. Whether it’s your logo on the door or tech enablement to keep your team’s workflow seamless, Gather helps you maintain your company’s identity so your team feels right at home.
- Exclusive Amenities and Services: Gather’s high-tech meeting rooms, advanced audio-visual equipment, and responsive on-site support staff ensure that your team can stay productive and connected, whether collaborating in groups or working independently.
These custom solutions mean that remote workers can stay connected, collaborate easily, and enjoy the perks of a well-equipped coworking space—all while keeping the company culture alive and thriving.
Fostering Innovation and Community: Gather’s Secret Sauce
A great workspace is more than just desks and Wi-Fi—it’s about fostering creativity and innovation. Gather’s design philosophy goes beyond the basics to create an environment that sparks ideas and builds connections:
- Thoughtfully Designed Layouts: Gather’s spaces are laid out to encourage those “aha!” moments. Open-concept areas are perfect for quick chats and collaboration, while quiet zones give you the space to focus when you need it.
- Seven Unique Locations: Gather offers seven unique coworking locations across Richmond and Newport News, each designed to support different working styles, from collaborative environments to private spaces (3D tours available for each location).
- Community Engagement: Feeling isolated? Gather’s regular events—think chili cook-offs, lunch with fellow members, and Cookie Wednesdays—are designed to help you connect with others, making remote work feel a little less remote.
By creating a space that’s as dynamic as the people who use it, Gather helps turn work into something you look forward to, rather than something you just get through.
Ready to elevate your team’s remote work experience? Book an in-person tour to explore how our spaces can help your team stay connected, focused, and productive.