How-to Guide: Determine How Much Office Space Your Team Truly Needs

Posted by Gather on May 1, 2023 1:59:36 PM

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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Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog, Remote Work, Freelancing, Flexible Workspace, Workspace Solutions

The Freelancer Revolution: Why “Flexspace” is Essential for a Mobile Workforce

Posted by Gather on Apr 14, 2023 11:31:30 AM

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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Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog, Remote Work, Freelancing, Flexible Workspace

Broaden Your Network with Gather Workspaces: A Key to More Business Opportunities

Posted by Gather on Mar 3, 2023 1:00:00 PM

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

Bring Your Virtual/Hybrid Team Together with Gather Meeting Rooms

Posted by Gather on Feb 6, 2023 10:49:48 PM

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

Out with the Old: More Businesses Switch to Flexible Workspaces in the New Year

Posted by Gather on Dec 15, 2022 4:03:58 PM

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

Work Culture Reimagined: Why Businesses Should Adapt to a More Flexible Workspace

Posted by Gather on Nov 30, 2022 8:44:22 AM

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

Gather Says: Be Prepared to Deliver on a Human-Centric Approach to Employment

Posted by Gather on Nov 14, 2022 10:49:10 AM

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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Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog

4 Reasons You Should Stop Working From Home (And Start Coworking)

Posted by Langdon Moss on Oct 21, 2019 4:23:35 PM

You’ve heard the ‘work at home’ productivity buzz. What you haven’t heard is how consistently working from home often leaves remote workers isolated and lacking in a healthy community. Here are a few reasons why remote workers are leaving their homes and turning to coworking as a better alternative.

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Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog

Gather Spotlight with Karin Owens of eXp Realty

Posted by The Great Big Everything & Hannah Hull on Oct 4, 2019 8:50:00 AM

 

Gather Newport News Spotlight,

Introducing Karin Owens! 

 

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Topics: Gather, Coworking, Office Space, Gather Blog, Member Highlight, Newport News, VA

Chatting Back to School with Coworker Jon Bibbs, CEO of Richmond Prep

Posted by The Great Big Everything & Hannah Hull on Sep 27, 2019 9:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: Coworking, Gather Blog, RIchmond, VA, Member Highlight