Spaces for smart working and coworking: how to foster flexible work

Facilitating flexible work: coworking spaces are the perfect solution for those needing smart working spaces to work in peace

Facilitating flexible work has become essential for companies globally. This is where coworking spaces become the perfect solution for those needing smart working spaces to work in peace

In pandemic times, working and making others work in smart working wasn’t a choice, but rather a necessity dictated by urgency. Working remotely, or literally from home in this case, was the only possible solution to face the emergency, with not a few downsides for those sharing their living (turned work) space with kids, spouses, parents, siblings, roommates, etc. Spaces became too small and poorly equipped, work responsibilities overlapped with family ones, and people felt isolated from their colleagues and frustrated. Indeed, working in a place not designed for this can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, inevitably causing a negative impact on your productivity. On the other hand, through the “forced” smart working, many employees had the chance to taste the benefits of flexible work: no alarms at dawn, no endless traffic jams, no commuting costs, more available time, and above all the invaluable value of autonomy. According to a survey conducted by Aidp (Italian Association for Personnel Management), 68% of workers interviewed said they intend to continue using smart working even after the emergency is over. In fact, for 64% of the sample, working in smart working generated greater satisfaction and an improvement in their work-life balance. It’s easy to see, then, how an emerging need can no longer be ignored: the possibility of working in spaces set up for smart working, such as coworking spaces. Those working in smart working need a quiet, silent place, fully equipped to work as long as they want in complete peace. So far, coworking spaces have been used mainly by freelancers, entrepreneurs, and startups, with a few rare exceptions abroad of employees who already have the option of working remotely. In fact, although in recent years agile work has been one of the most discussed topics in business and also in legislation, before March 2020, very few companies actually included smart working as part of the employment relationship. However, the market and history are forcing companies to realize that enabling flexible work is a way to boost efficiency and productivity of their collaborators. Smart working is a flexible work mode designed to meet employee needs. This way, workers are free to: manage start and end times based on their commitments and hobbies; choose their preferred work location; independently decide how to divide up the tasks of the day, week, or month. Adopting a flexible work style, tailored to their needs, allows every professional to tackle their work with a better attitude and greater enthusiasm. This is because through agile work, there’s no longer the stress of a work lifestyle imposed and not chosen, and thus sacrificed. In this way, all workers, from freelancers to employees, can develop and improve their efficiency and also their resilience. It’s clear, therefore, that for companies it’s necessary—since it’s convenient from a productivity perspective—to provide and facilitate this work mode. This means they’ll have to find the right solutions and cover the costs needed for their employees and collaborators to work in the best possible conditions. It’s now increasingly easy for companies to find economically advantageous agreements with structures that rent workspaces like coworking spaces, given the large variety available on the market. This way, every employee can work in suitable and comfortable environments, with all the space, equipment, and technology they need to work at their best. Not to mention the great opportunity coworking offers for networking: meeting new professionals and new companies, exchanging ideas and advice, making the workday even more stimulating. Take the opportunity to try a flexible work style inside our coworking space in Palermo. Propose BeetCommunity to your company; together we’ll find the best solution to work in an agile, economical, and productive way. Here you’ll find the perfect smart working space to spend your workdays in company, networking immersed in a creative and inspirational setting. Discover our network of professionals on Facebook and join the group to not miss the chance to grow your professional life by joining an innovative work environment.