When we look for a rental apartment we go with a checklist of what we want it to have. Normal, because it depends on it whether we are comfortable or not. The same happens when we look for a workspace. It is also a space where you will spend a considerable amount of time during the week and that is why you should have a checklist of what a coworking space should have.
Characteristics of a coworking
In this blogpost we give you ideas of things that might be important to you and that you could include in your must-have list.
Community
When working in a coworking, at any time you have the opportunity to meet another entrepreneur or another company with whom to make synergies. But if, in addition, your coworking is responsible for preparing activities and dynamics for community members to share and connect with each other, the chances of success increase.
To be part of a community of talent will allow you to create business opportunities, exchange experiences and improve your networking. If your coworking organizes sports activities, afterworks or any other community event, don't miss the opportunity to participate.
Natural light
Natural light in the workspace is key to avoiding ailments such as eyestrain or even stress. It has been proven that working in daylight increases productivityand well-being at work.
Make sure that your coworking has enough windows and exterior openings. But it is also important that they are open spaces where light can pass through. White walls will also improve the clarity of the space and allow natural light to reflect better.
Concentration
In addition to natural light, it is important that you have a space where you can concentrate 100% and realize your ideas. The coworking space you choose has to be designed to enhance productivity and this means it has to be spacious and comfortable.
For this, it must be equipped with phone booths from where you can make your calls without disturbing the rest of coworkers; and with meeting rooms to meet your customers in privacy, even if you choose teleworking.
Terrace or patio
And it is just as important to connect as it is to disconnect. Therefore, coworking spaces should include areas prepared for relaxation. In winter, perhaps a space with sofas and games is enough, but at other times of the year you will take advantage of a good terrace or patio.
At Aticco Workspaces we have taken this into account since our beginnings and that is why we have spectacular terraces in most of our locations. of our locations and in some of them we even have a coworking with swimming pool to take a dip between meetings when the temperature allows it.
Nature
Whether on terraces and patios, or even indoors, it is important that coworking spaces include plants and elements of nature.
According to a study conducted by Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University, workers' well-being increases by up to 15% when their workplace recreates natural environments. well-being of workers increases by up to 15% when their workplace recreates natural surroundings..
All inclusive
Last but not least, in order for you to focus on your project and reach your goals, the all-inclusive convenience will make the difference. In this case, it's not only what a coworking space should have but also what your membership should include.
Take a good look at what each space offers. Having everything included in your membership - high-speed connection, printers and scanners or whiteboards in the meeting rooms, for example - will make your day much easier.