As remote work and flex working becomes more and more popular with a variety of industries, working from home is becoming the norm. But is work-from-home really the best, most productive way to work?
We explore 5 reasons that having a coworking membership is a better and more productive option than working from home.
Working Around Others
Working around others can keep you accountable, especially when they are not working on the same projects you are. Being around a group of motivated, productive individuals can inspire you to make progress on your own work projects and assignments! You may also get inspiration and motivation from learning about their work projects and what kind of goals they are working toward in their line of work!
Less Distractions
Working in a coworking space eliminates the distractions that can come with working from home. No laundry piled up out of the corner of your eye, no dishes to clean, and no other household tasks nagging at you. You can disconnect from home and plug into work in a work-only zone that is more inspiring and less chaotic than your dining room table setup.
Work-Life Balance
When you work and live at home, it can be really tough to maintain a good work-life balance because it can start to feel like you are always at work. Having a separate place to work is vital to keeping a separation between your work life and your home life. There are countless studies that show the importance of having a healthy work life balance for the impact it can have on your relationships, your well-being, and your quality of work. Obtaining a membership at a coworking space gives you the option to get out of your house and have a “true” workday that you can come home from at the end of the day.
Making Personal and Professional Connections
One aspect of coworking that can’t be overlooked is the opportunity to make meaningful professional connections. If you are an entrepreneur, the support and help you get from others is invaluable. You may make personal and professional connections who will help you propel your new business, take your current business to the next level, or connect you to someone who can skyrocket your career.
“Co-working also means brainstorming and learning new things every day from your differently skilled co-workers. In the long run, you become knowledgeable, creative, and eventually an industry-leading expert. That expertise will come in handy later in your professional life- You will be completing projects faster than usual by leveraging the skills you are gaining today.” – Facile Things
More Flexibility = More Productivity
“According to the Gartner 2021 Digital Worker Experience Survey, 43% of respondents said that flexibility in working hours helped them achieve greater productivity, and 30% of respondents said that less or no time commuting enabled them to be more productive.”
When workers have options and flexibility in their workday — whether that be with their hours, commute, or workspace — they are often more productive. When we feel like we have agency over our workday, we can get more done. Perhaps a coworking community is a shorter commute for you, or allows you more flexible workspaces to take Zoom meetings and in person meetings… whatever the reason, having access to a coworking space can increase your flexibility throughout your workday, which can in turn increase your productivity!