The rise of hybrid and flexible workspaces
With offices closing all over the world, most white-collar employees are still forced to work from home. For many, remote work has shown clear advantages in recent months, and many first-timers who discovered these advantages are indicating their wish to continue working this way.
Recent data shows that around 83% of remote workers recommend this way of working to their peers. The most attractive aspect of working remotely, as suggested by the report, is the flexibility of the working schedule. Other attractive aspects are the lack of a long commute, saving costs (on fuel, travel, and food), less stress, and more time for family and friends.
Despite all of this, approximately 68% of respondents express eagerness to return to coworking environments post-pandemic. Research suggests that people prefer a balance between working from home and having a secondary location.
Vibrant Community
Most remote and hybrid workers note higher productivity but acknowledge challenges such as loneliness and distractions, which can affect mental health over time. Loneliness, distractions, and a lack of like-minded people can have a significant negative impact on the long-term. The lack of a balanced workstyle or socialization might even affect your productivity and mental health.
For this reason, the Coworking Insights study found that a majority of the people who previously worked in a coworking space are eager to return to it as soon as the quarantine restrictions are lifted. This is largely because coworking spaces foster friendly and vibrant communities of like-minded people, and a majority of people are excited to come back to their own one.
Avoiding distractions
Busy homes are a source of constant distraction. For those not used to working at home, or without a dedicated quiet space, getting things done can be very challenging. We’ve all made huge efforts trying to adjust. Some more successfully than others.
Workers who can’t address distractions, bad internet, or a lack of noise will need a safe external space that can offer them everything they need, and this is what we’ve been busy setting up at 42workspace. You can review our safety measures in this short visual presentation. Large, open coworking spaces have made huge strides in adjusting working environments to the new measures, and they remain critical workspaces supporting physical distancing norms and post-pandemic safety protocols in 2025.
Flexibility as a service
All contracts at 42workspace are month-to-month and very flexible. This was our model even before the coronavirus crisis hit, and it allows the startups housed here to change their plan easily as they grow.
Now that a great degree of general uncertainty is the norm, our plans allow businesses to sign up for a workspace without running the risk of signing a long-term contract for a space that you may end up not using at all. You can check out our membership plans here, with our most basic offer starting at €245/month!
If you need more information before finding your best coworking space, read more with our complete coworking guide.
