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Karl Breeze , CEO at Matrix Booking proposition may just be the perfect solution to ensure affordable scalability without losing a physical presence .
Embracing the sharing of workspaces
In general , it ’ s no secret that the pandemic has fuelled a shift in working patterns , with the consensus forecasting reduced demand for office space . Longer-term , this is still the expectation , with so many employees afforded the opportunity to work from home , at least some of the time .
This trend is even more pronounced and significant among SMEs and start-ups that are more likely to give workers flexibility , but less able to afford excess , unfilled rental space .
Shared offices are extremely attractive as a solution , to this end . Addressing this financial aspect first , the benefits are pretty clear . On its own , a business must carry the burden of a leased workplace alone , regardless of how ‘ used ’ it is . Depending on the level of flexibility given to employees , a small business or start-up with very little room for error , financially , could be paying for an empty office . Combatting this , the idea of bringing two or more companies together , to share that burden and stand a greater chance of filling paid-for spaces , is an obvious tick in the ‘ pros ’ column .
However , there is perhaps a more cultural benefit that also shouldn ’ t be ignored . While it ’ s true , that there are great numbers of the UK workforce enjoying the ‘ emails from the sofa ’ experience , 88 % of workers genuinely crave a hybrid dynamic . This includes spending time in the office . However , if that prospective office is just one large empty room , then they may as well stay at home for that vibe .
By co-habiting and increasing the likelihood of filled space , the best attributes of the traditional workspace come back to life . Call it nostalgia , but re-entering a buzzing , dynamic , eclectic scene might just be the spark to lure people back more than they were originally intending .
If anything , by indulging in a shared space , the prospect of socialising at work is taken to a novel and exciting level . New faces and different cultures being brought together ,
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