The State of Coworking Spaces in Asia
Once upon a time, it was mostly freelancers who used and founded coworking spaces. These days, the share of freelancers is declining and more employers and employees are taking their places. How these two worlds of coworking spaces differ from one another and how they are blending together can be seen in Asia. Today we will take you on a quick tour through the Asian results of the Global Coworking Survey.
Corporate Coworking: Drivers, Benefits & Challenges
The utilization of coworking spaces by corporate companies is on the rise. Factors feeding the trend include increased flexibility, lower costs, greater emphasis on employee values and the global drive towards innovation. However, corporates have their own strategic position when it comes to coworking. Why do they utilize such space and what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so? And what benefits and challenges does this trend pose for the providers of coworking spaces?
The Big Merge: Coworking & Corporate Real Estate
The coworking industry has long feared the day when traditional CRE firms would strip down and replicate the coworking model for its own purposes. They adopt the methodologies that work for them, and leave the rest on the table. The good news is that CRE players bring unprecedented resources to bear, which the coworking industry is in desperate lack of. In return, coworking methodologies will forever transform the way we manage, market, and consume workspace.
Will Coworking Hotdesks Be Replaced by a New Concept?
Today, over one million people flock to coworking spaces they once chose as their own. However, a fraction of people forming part of the coworking movement have now rejected the singular space lifestyle in favour of a more flexible model. Indeed, a new wave of coworking has emerged. It’s built upon the hospitality industry and it’s brewing in New York.