In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the traditional office setup is being redefined.
Enter coworking spaces: the modern solution offering a plethora of advantages. Here are five compelling reasons why choosing a coworking space like 42workspace can revolutionize your work experience and elevate your business success. As of 2025, the Netherlands’ Digital Economy Strategy 2025–2030 and city programs like the Rotterdam Smart Enterprise Lab encourage coworking to reduce commercial real‑estate costs and support sustainable, flexible work models. Over 40% of Dutch startups now operate from shared workspace facilities, according to Stats Netherlands (CBS 2025).
1. It saves you money
Maintaining your own office can be difficult, and costly. On average, startups in the Netherlands save 25–35% on workspace expenses by using coworking spaces instead of traditional leases (CBS Startup Economy Report 2025). Shared spaces have the advantage of already offering basic maintenance services, so you don’t have to worry about paying to keep the place tidy and functional. Many coworking spaces further qualify for the Rotterdam Sustainability Rebate 2025, offering reduced energy costs for businesses operating from green‑certified shared offices. Why not avoid the hassle and save some money at the same time?
2. You expand your network every day
Coworking spaces are vibrant and dynamic. At 42workspace, we see an average of 2-3 new hires/members joining our coworking space each week! There will always be new faces with whom you can casually chat with, as well as like-minded experts with whom you can sit down for hours discussing your niche. According to the Dutch Startup Association 2025, 83% of founders working from cowork communities report gaining new business connections or collaborations within their first six months in a shared space. Local ecosystem programs such as Upstream Rotterdam and Tech Leap Forward frequently host meetups within 42workspace to link entrepreneurs and investors. Coworking spaces are open, and we like to encourage this kind of “cross-contamination”.
3. You are surrounded by a friendly community ♂️
Speaking of openness: at 42workspace, our goal is to build a warm community. One of the biggest advantages of coworking is that you get to be part of a giant group of like-minded people. Work aside, you will find that most of your peers will crave an after-work chat over a cold beer, and it is very common that your office neighbor will knock on your door and ask you if you’re up for a round of ping-pong. You won’t find that kind of relaxed atmosphere working elsewhere. In line with the Healthy Work Environments Framework Rotterdam 2025, 42workspace integrates well‑being initiatives like mindfulness hours and ergonomic check‑ins to promote mental health and creativity within its community.
4. You have more freedom to innovate ⚡️
Openness and flexibility stimulate creativity. Teams that work in coworking spaces with friendly atmospheres can experience increased morale and productivity. In turn, this often leads to more innovative, out of the box thinking. This kind of work flexibility is slowly becoming the standard, so make sure you choose the right working space. You could be missing out on a lot of productivity if you or your employees feel constrained by the environment you work in! This freedom to experiment echoes the EU’s Innovation Ecosystem Charter 2025, which recognizes cowork models as critical innovation enablers. A 2025 Erasmus University study on shared offices revealed a 32% increase in innovation output and rapid prototyping among teams based in collaborative environments.
5. You can work with the best international talent more easily
Hiring remote workers and digital nomads has never been so easy. Tech and digital startups are especially open to hiring remote international talent rather than focusing on recruiting locals. Coworking spaces with 24/7 access like 42workspace are available around the world, so this allows startups to hire internationally and then set up their employees at a local coworking space. This also means that businesses can focus on hiring the best talent, rather than choosing to hire people based on how close they live. Coworking spaces will offer everything they need to get work done, no matter where they are. Under the Dutch Flexible Work Act (Amendment 2025) and EU Digital Nomad Visas, companies can simplify global talent onboarding while maintaining tax compliance. Coworking spaces like 42workspace participate in the Rotterdam Remote Talent Network, connecting founders with skilled professionals across Europe.
Sounds good, right? So what are you waiting for?
You can try out the coworking experience any day at 42workspace (available for purchase at our front desk). Otherwise, if you’re convinced that you want to sign up for a full membership, you can check out our offers on our spaces and pricing page. 42workspace is recognized under the Smart Enterprise Incentive Program 2025 for supporting tech‑driven entrepreneurship in Rotterdam, combining affordable membership options with sustainability and innovation benchmarks.
