India has become one of the youngest start-up countries. PRASHANT GARG tells you how one can move into a more inclusive and expanding space
With start-ups growing and companies trying to give their employees a more adaptable and friendly environment, the demand for a coworking space rather than a designated office has risen manifolds. People are changing and so are their habits, they now wish to socialise and have an environment that is interactive as networking these days has become an integral part of the professional system. This networking can also be helpful for stage one entrepreneurs.
Now that India has become one of the youngest start-up countries, people here are ready to give up on their dusty conventional offices and move to a more inclusive and expanding space that offers latest technological solutions and that too in all the prime locations. The conductive spaces that these coworking companies offer make it easier for professionals to adapt to the socialising trend. According to Deskmag’s 2018 Global Coworking Survey, 84 per cent of people who work in coworking places are more engaged and motivated. They are able to complete tasks on time and are better able to focus while co-working.
Embrace Technology: People working in co-working spaces take advantage of the latest technologies to improve their routine day-to-day work. With technologies like access card, attendance system, booking system, coworking space management, etc have become so advanced that you don't need to worry about anything. All human intervention has been outgrown. Many co-working spaces are offering their customers a high technology-enabled environment without having to cover those fixed costs themselves.
Quality Design: Coworking spaces are known for their interiors. The design is so well-prepared that people love working here. Office design affects the performance of the employees. Modern interiors, trendy furniture like a colorful couch, sitting as well as a standing desk, etc. are incorporated to grab a larger share of the coworking tribe. Apart from this, coworking spaces also provide access to recreational activities within their office spaces.
Focus on Community Building: Working in a community rather than by yourself helps the individuals grow their point of views and give them a broader perspective. The industry has shown that most successful coworking businesses are differentiated by their ability to cater to a specific audience. So, rather than focusing on competition, building a community is a better focus on the growth of the business.
Go Green: Any person would prefer working on a beach or on top of the mountain, as it may not be possible for everyone to find a way to work, co-working spaces are incorporating many elements of nature to create a beautiful working environment. A space that has a well- maintained green walls and ample plants help workers to relax and enhance productivity.The coworking spaces have started placing artificial water fountain, stones, beach-like structure and other things which gives the feel of nature. They are also using solar panels, installing intelligent heating and cooling systems, taking advantage of natural light and promoting a culture of recycling.
Multiple Locations: As the demand for coworking increases, the number of locations of these coworking places has risen. You will find coworking space at different locations which are accessible for a common man. This also means that if you have an office in one of the co-working places in one city, when you move to another city you are entitled to access that facility.
Innovation is the key to unlock the doors of a new world and coworking spaces are creating these keys to give you easy access to this world. We witnessed a huge increase in the number of coworking spaces over the past years and as the industries grow and the start-ups emerge, the need of a supportive environment with all the required resources and an interactive circle will be on an increasing verge. The above trends will make co-working a better place to work.
