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reengage with their employers ’ HQ could easily lead to oversubscription of desks , especially given that new-wave offices are likely to be reimagined as well as downsized . Similarly , boardroom space may also be at a premium for collaboration sessions , onboarding activities or meetings with external stakeholders .
Businesses in this new realm will need realtime , collaborative and transparent data that everyone can tap into , to ensure these obstacles aren ’ t hit . This means communal insight into access control via occupancy sensors to ensure that this shared space is secure for not just your own business , but your cohabiter . Logistically , it also means solutions dedicated to desk and meeting room booking , visitor management and flow trends in and out of the space .
In a single-occupancy workplace , the only company set to miss out by not getting a handle on these trends and capacity requirements is the business itself . With a shared dynamic , there is also a sense of responsibility and community that deserves more than just a ‘ fly by the seat of your pants ’ approach .
physically , maybe a lowkey talent-attraction ( and retention ) ploy , as well as just a moneysaving move .
Navigating the path to thrive
Looking forward , those who do go down the shared route will have to make sure they manage the transition carefully and logically , to avoid swinging the trend too much the other way .
Beyond the potential for a rebound effect and novel excitement to kick in , there is the more gaugeable consideration that SMEs and start-ups tend to grow at a quicker pace than larger enterprises . This is partially where the issue of excess office space has arisen , with smaller businesses renting according to future expectations , rather than current needs ; before having that future volume of office capacity undone by the pandemic .
The challenge of knowing how much space is needed – both now and in the future – will still apply to shared space . And that ’ s why the shared office transition should be made with data in tow . The excitement among workers to
When carried out correctly , and with digital assistance , however , this leaning towards shared offices could be more than just a saver for individual businesses . It could be the perfect platform for SMEs to thrive , in the new business world .
For a segment that thrives and relies so much on agility and scalability , saving money and satisfying employees in tandem , is the holy grail . Ticking both these boxes will need a helping hand from simultaneous Digital Transformations but could be a much-needed win-win for UK business after such a volatile and uncertain period . �

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BY CO-HABITING AND INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF FILLED SPACE , THE BEST ATTRIBUTES OF THE TRADITIONAL WORKSPACE COME BACK TO LIFE .
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