In 2007, there were just 14 coworking spaces in the world. By 2020, estimations say that there will be over 30,400 shared working places all over the globe accounting for 5 million members. We’re pretty sure that this is a conservative prediction. The speed with which coworking has taken over the professional world all but …
For a professional life to thrive, an established network is critical. This is especially true these days because instead of a linear progression, careers are rising on jagged paths. A stable network of people brings in a whole slew of benefits ranging from the exchange of resources to gaining knowledge. These advantages help take your …
When the concept of coworking germinated, freelancers, solopreneurs and independent professionals thronged to it. In recent years, the narrative around shared workplaces has changed. Today, they are home to start-ups and conglomerates alike. After all, they are an ideal working environment, primarily if you’re interested in growing your business. Coworking spaces bring the same resources …
A year back, Harvard Business Review published an article that spoke of “corp working.” It’s a cousin to coworking, i.e., coworking spaces that house corporations instead of solo workers or start-ups. The term was coined by Orange, a major telecom company in France, to describe Villa Bonne Nouvelle (VBN). VBN is a coworking space that …
A substantial working team in Mumbai implies oodles of moolah spent on leasing an office space. And by oodles, we mean a heap as tall as the Himalayas. Considering the real estate rates in the financial capital of India, it is no exaggeration to say that. Bombay is just that expensive. So, what do businesses, …
About two years back, Deloitte conducted a survey on global human capital trends called Rewriting the Rules for the Digital Age. The report gave an eye-opening view of the digital transformations going about in the businesses and how they have altered the needs and demands of the companies. The survey also illuminated that any business, …
The old wooden-desk-in-a-cubicle concept has become obsolete. Even the much-coveted corner office doesn’t entice a millennial worker. The trend has changed to more agile workplaces because they boost productivity for the company and deliver flexibility to the employee. Hand in hand with the change comes the desire of businesses to create a workplace that captivates …
