Coworking has become the modern way of working, offering a dynamic environment that fosters productivity and interaction among diverse members. By joining a flexible workspace, your business growth can be significantly accelerated, as evidenced by a Fundera report from January 2023, which found that 82% of people in flexible office space have expanded their professional network. Multiple companies sharing the same facilities provide ample networking opportunities, making coworking spaces a great choice for freelancers and small to large businesses looking for a vibrant workspace for their teams. Having access to amenities that enhance team productivity and a community of movers and shakers to collaborate with are simply the natural outcome of working in a flexible office space. 

Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog, Working From Home, Flexible Workspace, Networking

Remote work has been a defining trend of the past few years, with companies of all sizes and industries switching to virtual or hybrid models. At Gather, we recognize the benefits of remote work and the reasons behind its growing popularity.

Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog, Working From Home, Flexible Workspace, meeting rooms

Most experts believe that coworking and flexible workspace models will outperform traditional office space in the new year as more companies embrace hybrid work patterns. 

Gather believes the same. We feel the shift with our members and the evolving need for agility, flexibility and experiential workplaces. So how do we know this demand for flexible office space will only continue to increase? It’s in the most recent 2022 reports. 

Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog, Working From Home, Flexible Workspace

Amazon. Salesforce. IBM. What do all these businesses have in common? These are just a few of the enterprises that have adapted to the flexible workspace model in recent years.

As the way people work continues to evolve, the traditional office space has no chance in the face of today's more flexible workspaces.

Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog, Working From Home, Flexible Workspace

There's no need for Great Resignation; we need "Great Reflection." Work and people are in a trivial state, requiring a shift in employer assumptions. 

Millions of workers in the U.S. voluntarily left their jobs this past year, and there’s plenty more to come. The drivers of attrition are many but employers are having to learn about the new demands and motivations of their employees. It’s no longer enough to pay our employees well and provide them a career path; they seek to work for a business that respects their well-being and that matches their values.

Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog

If you're like most people, when you think of a content creator you think of your favorite influencer, a sponsored post, or a video that went viral.

According to Devrix it is estimated that more than 50 million people think of themselves as content creators. While most of them consider themselves amateurs, more than 2 million have made content creation their full time job and primary source of income.

And according to Yahoo the creator economy has grown to a staggering market size of over $104.2 billion and is increasing at a steady pace!

Who are these millions of content creators? They are podcasters, video creators, musicians, visual artists, writers and journalists, and gaming creators. If you create content of any sort consider yourself a content creator!

Along with this explosion of content creators have come spaces for these creative people to have a sense of community that supports their ideas and helps them reach their audience and make a sustainable living. These spaces are both digital and physical.

Topics: Coworking, Flexible Workspace, Shared Office Space, Coworking Amenities, Workspace Solutions

Those of you who have traveled lately may have noticed how busy the airports and highways are. According to travel management company TripActions, business travel bookings for the first quarter of 2022 outpaced more than half of all bookings for 2021, with an 875% increase from March 2021 to March 2022.  Travelers are also booking what are known as "bleisure" stays—that is business trips combined with a few extra days of leisure.

However, natural challenges arise for the frequent business traveler who seeks a productive work environment. During the pandemic, the hotel industry did a great job of pivoting to offer day use of their rooms as private, on demand offices, but that’s problematic going forward.

Topics: Coworking, Flexible Workspace, Shared Office Space, Coworking Amenities, Workspace Solutions

At Gather we value personal connections and work to know at least one thing about each community member. Now it’s your chance to learn more about one member in particular: Brian Barry, President of F. Curtis Barry & Company.

 

Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Shared Space, Flexible Workspace

A coffee shop is a great place to meet up with friends or relax with a good book, but is it really the ideal place to work?

Coffee shops have been around for a long time and have a well established culture as cool places for freelancers, remote workers, and students to work and hang out. After all, you don’t have to pay for your seat, the wi-fi is free, and typically there is no limit to how long you can stay.

 

Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Workspace, Shared Space

 

According to a GCUC survey, 84% of coworkers say working in a coworking space makes them more engaged and motivated. And we couldn’t agree more! Here at Gather we see the evidence everyday. In fact, we value personal connections and work to know at least one thing about each community member. We are always looking for opportunities to engage, break the ice and build relationships with one another. And we never stop learning and improving. This is what motivates us and our members!

Topics: Coworking, Community, Workspace, Shared Space