Balancing productivity and workplace wellbeing is like searching for a unicorn for HR managers and SME business owners alike – elusive, but worth the chase. Take working from home and hybrid working models as cases in point. Yes, they can facilitate the needs of employees on a more personalised basis than ever before. But they can also entail development-related, mental health and social challenges.
Enter coworking spaces, for just a few days a month, or hot desks on rotation every day. These productivity powerhouses are also havens for employee workplace wellbeing. And here’s why.
Feel Connected Without the Commute Chaos
In recent Social Impact Magazine article How Can You Maintain Team Morale Whilst Reducing Your Office Footprint? Georgie Randon, Head of Marketing & Customer Experience at HomeWork Workspace explained:
“Whether employees are high-flying executives or younger staff starting out in their careers, flexible workspaces provide the social interaction people have missed out on. But, without the grind of the commute or the unsuitability of working from home.”
The thing is, remote and hybrid work can sometimes feel lonely and isolated. On the other hand, coworking spaces offer a compelling middle ground, cultivating social interaction without the daily commute.
This means waving goodbye to the negative downsides of remote and hybrid work. And hello to enhanced productivity and workplace wellbeing, due to factors such as:
- Social interaction – Employees can mingle with like-minded professionals, reducing feelings of loneliness.
- Belonging – Coworking spaces naturally generate a sense of community, in turn providing a support system.
- Networking – Spontaneous chats over coffee or planned networking sessions can lead to unexpected business and collaborative opportunities.
It’s clear coworking spaces offer something for everyone. The first jobber perched on the side of their bed with a laptop, craving mentorship and office banter. Or the senior manager who’s attention is pulled in multiple directions, while missing coaching and getting the most of their team.
Plus, there’s broader business benefits.
Experience the Ripple Effect of Coworking Spaces on Productivity and Workplace Wellbeing
Offering access to coworking spaces can be game-changing for recruitment and retention. This is because it shows candidates you value workplace wellbeing and provide a flexible, supportive working environment.
Accordingly, use of coworking spaces can have an impressive impact on your HR strategies. For example:
- Skyrocket employer branding – Your commitment to workplace wellbeing highlights an employee-centric and future fit approach.
- Level up retention rates – Happy employees are more likely to stay.
- Supercharge engagement – Investedemployees are productive employees.
So, perhaps it’s time to think again if you’ve previously perceived coworking spaces as trendy spots with nice coffee free Wi-Fi, (yes, they have those too!). Moreover, these dynamic environments have the potential to fuel productivity and workplace wellbeing, offering your people exciting perks to make them feel energised and valued.
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