Hot desking was the original coworking space offering. The open, communal space was always considered integral to building community – plus it was one of the best ways to maximize earning potential in the space.
The shifting demographic of coworking spaces is now leading to more people looking for something a bit more private. They want individual offices and blocked-off spaces where they can take Zoom calls and work in private if and when they are required to.
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Key Highlights:
- These new needs of the coworking member are driving spaces to experiment with and explore different offerings and product mixes. Many spaces are cutting back on their open desk spaces and opting instead for more offices, more phone booths, and more meeting rooms for people to rent out.
- If you’re just starting on your buildout or are looking to redesign, consider ways of incorporating more private areas in the space. At the very least, consider ways of ensuring that your space design is flexible and can be modified if and when the needs of your members change.
Coworking technology is also evolving with the maturing industry. There are now more solutions on the market than ever before, all with increasingly advanced features and capabilities.
One coworking software trend here to stay is integrated and modular tech stacks. This means utilizing tools able to integrate and work well together, as opposed to operating independently. This can save operators a tremendous amount of time and energy in managing their operations.