Discover the dynamic world of Gather, where modern workspaces blend seamlessly with a vibrant community atmosphere. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or part of a Fortune 5,000 company, Gather provides flexible workspace solutions that empower you to excel. One of our most exciting events, the Free Day of Coworking, is just around the corner on August 9th, 2023. Join us and experience the benefits of our collaborative workspaces firsthand. In this blog, we'll walk you through what to expect and how to make the most of this unique opportunity.

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Research finds that many businesses are failing to recognize the importance of employee engagement. Instead of focusing on this key indicator of a thriving work culture, company leaders might focus too much on what makes their employees happy and satisfied.

While content employees do help create a successful company, leading studies demonstrate how maintaining quality engagement leads to better business outcomes and employees who want to stay. Through the capabilities of coworking spaces, businesses can revitalize their approach to employee engagement and improve their work culture.

 

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One of the biggest expenses companies face every month is office space. Depending on the location, companies can spend thousands each month to accommodate their employees. Usually, these high costs arise from signing a lease for a traditional office space. However, as work trends shift towards hybrid and remote work, the advantages of flexible workspaces become increasingly valuable.

 

Flexible workspaces offer cost savings and flexibility for companies that prefer not to commit to a traditional office lease. In addition to being more cost-effective, flexible workspaces provide a wide range of workplace solutions compared to traditional office spaces. Whether you run a small business or a large enterprise, flexible workspaces offer the perfect amount of space you need at an affordable price.

 

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If you think through all the places you have worked, you will likely notice that they all have one thing in common: They are all very different. From company culture to physical location and in-office perks, there can be tremendous variability in working conditions, including the size and type of office space the business requires.

In our experience, we find that the following questions help to identify the type of workspace and size needed by new companies:

 

• Do you plan to scale during the duration of your desired lease term? If so, what is your projected headcount?
• How many, if any, of your staff members will need private offices?
• Do your employees frequently hold meetings? What is the typical meeting size?
• Will you need a full kitchen?
• How much common space will you need for breaks, meals, or lounging?
• Will you need any other types of spaces, such as reception areas, storage space, etc.?
  
  

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Small businesses are increasingly relying on freelancers to fill the gaps in the labor market created by the Great Resignation. This trend aligns perfectly with the current flexible work zeitgeist and is enabling employers to rethink overhead budgets and office space management. At Gather, we recognize the growing band of versatile workers, and we are here to help businesses tap into this new resource of agile workers.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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