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.?
  
  

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

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.

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

How’s your workspace? Is it a dream to walk into, sit down and put your hands on exactly what you need to perform your next task?

Or is it a chaotic, frustrating mess? Getting a handle on the major workspace tools of paper, electronic documents, office supplies, and an efficient use of space is the perfect place to start.

Working in a coworking environment like Gather can help in all these areas.

Topics: Coworking, Office Space, Remote Work, Office Design, Employee Productivity

In late March 2020, 16 million U.S. workers began working from home, and the number has increased months later. 

Topics: Coworking, Office Space, Remote Work, Working From Home

A coworking space is more than just an office, but a community to help foster and nurture growth.

Mental health is the foundation of productivity.

Topics: Coworking, Remote Work, Company Culture, Employee Productivity

Among the most important factors to consider when choosing a coworking space are:

1. Location
2. Access to the space
3. How the space is staffed
4. Availability of the space you need
5. Look and feel of the space
6. Amenities offered
7. Cost
8. Flexibility of the membership agreement.

Topics: Coworking, Office Space, Remote Work, Company Culture

US workers spend an average of 1780 hours on the job annually, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Thankfully, commercial real estate designers are answering the call for flexible work environments that bring the outdoors to the workers.

Topics: Office Space, Remote Work, Office Design

The pandemic has forced many employees to work from home. As some return to the office, many people will be given the opportunity to continue to work remotely. Working from home is one option, but a Gather membership may be more advantageous. Here are five reasons working from Gather beats working from home:

Topics: Coworking, Business Corner, Remote Work, Employee Productivity, Working From Home

No one likes it when someone tells you that what you’ve been doing “forever” is ineffective, but breaking some of those bad habits can help you boost your productivity and use your time more efficiently.

Topics: Remote Work, Freelancing, Employee Productivity

How you rise determines how you shine (or slog) through the day. The morning rituals we incorporate set the stage for how the rest of the day will unfold - in the words of Ben Franklin, “Early to bed and early to rise makes man healthy, wealthy and wise.” In fact, many of our most successful entrepreneurs view their mornings as the most important part of their days. In this post, we’ll share a few simple changes you can make to your morning ritual that have been scientifically shown to improve energy levels, boost health, and encourage mental relaxation.

Topics: Coworking, Remote Work, Employee Productivity