Labor Advice and Coworking

Coworking transforms the way of working

Alexa Romero / 23 Jan 2019 / 6 min
Terrace in Coworking in Urquinaona, Barcelona

Flexible spaces transform the way companies work.

 

Some time ago, the concept of coworking was simply a word from English that only a few entrepreneurs understood. Today, it represents more, a dream of workers who aspire to have contacts and gain more inspiration. The neologism co-working, has become a trend that is not only carried out by small companies, but large ones are also increasingly opting to apply it as a new concept of work. However, some of them are still reluctant to adapt to this new landscape.

HNowadays, the neologism coworking has become a trend that is not only carried out by small companies.

The growth of open spaces

 

The main city that leads in having this type of space is London, which has been prospering year after year and continues to boom. However, in Spain, it is followed by Barcelona, which is the city that has the greatest penetration in this market, in addition to a projection to continue growing and thus breaking with the conventional office model. Within this sector, there are spaces of all kinds, which have been growing from the largest coworking spaces such as the leader Wework, to the smaller or more dynamic ones such as Aticco. On the other hand, Madrid is not far behind in this market, so these Spanish cities are two of the lucky ones in terms of changing the way companies work. 

Gradually, over the years, this will also change in other cities and companies that will join in continuing to evolve, innovate, and develop their workspaces. Currently, we all know that an office is not just a job; it should allow you to think, be surprised, create... Who wouldn't like to work facing the sea, enjoying a chat on a terrace? You can make it a reality in some coworking spaces like Aticco MED in Barcelona.

With this growth, the way of working is transforming, and coworking spaces are consolidating as a lifestyle. This is due to the digital transformation and the need for large, open environments that facilitate communication between the different members of companies. In this way, more time is shared with other teams, and a closer working relationship is created, which fosters not only productivity but also innovation and creativity.

Coworking as a community

 

In addition to being a physical environment, coworking spaces are also a place where social bonds are created between employees, as they offer the possibility of interacting with other professionals from different sectors, thus generating new job opportunities. This model, by carrying out new forms of work, which are based on development, creativity, and above all on the needs of the worker, in addition to combining it with the values of each company, causes the rest of the world to see how they are adapting to the current market, which will favor their positioning.

In these coworking spaces there are no hierarchies between the members of a company, therefore, the spirit of community is fostered where knowledge can be shared and exchanged and synergies created. This also favors relationships, avoiding differences between teams.

On the one hand, coworking spaces are surrounded by a pleasant, flexible and motivational environment. These factors influence the quality of work life, which leads to less stress on the part of the worker and makes them feel more fulfilled based on how they are developing the project.

On the other hand, in a coworking space, the member can move to the environment that suits them best, since they also have closed rooms, as if it were a traditional office, to be in a private environment and maximize productivity.

In addition, they are committed to the sustainability and well-being of their workers. The coworking areas offer the possibility of working in open spaces, and you can even enjoy the rest or meeting areas that are available to anyone and are also multifunctional, as they can also be used for any type of event: an afterwork or a concert with privileged views as in Aticco Urquinaona.But the most important thing is that these areas adapt according to needs and work. 

These types of coworking spaces have state-of-the-art equipment for carrying out different projects. They offer efficient and secure wifi, secretarial and parcel services, etc. They are adapted so that startups or freelancers have a space where they can develop their knowledge, reducing costs, since the expenses are divided among the community.

Sharing space with other communities or countries helps companies to be up-to-date in different sectors, as well as for example in technology or with the latest trends. It can even lead to the creation of new projects between different coworkers.

Coworking spaces allow you to grow professionally

 

Currently, the office has transformed not only into a physical space but also into a virtual space, where, in addition to working, one can grow professionally, interact, and foster networking. Undoubtedly, this activity is one of the great advantages offered by coworking spaces, with which you can expand your network of professional contacts.

All these factors mean that more and more large companies have this type of space to gradually transform the way they work.

It is a way for workers to be motivated, learn and be able to teach people from other teams, to develop their ideas and experiment with different spaces and culture. Helping them to have a more rewarding work lifestyle, which will benefit both them and the company. Spreading this movement among companies, this coworking philosophy can be increasingly achieved.

The trend and the future are coworking spaces, and for this reason, companies must join this transformation, not only of the space but also of the technological and cultural era, to modernize and be up to par with the rest of the companies that have already adopted this way of working.