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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

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Specialized spaces within coworking environments are trending, providing tailored amenities and designs for niche industries to foster creativity and collaboration. Imagine a community where creativity flows freely, where expertise is revered, and where collaboration fuels innovation. It’s not new, but guess what?

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NYC Mayor’s Policy Reversal Opens Doors to Remote Workers

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In response to the staffing challenges faced by various city agencies, Adams has agreed to allow city employees to work remotely for two days a week. The decision marks a departure from Adams’ previous stance that emphasized the importance of in-person work and collaboration.

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Major built environment institutes renew joint pledge to tackle global instability as cities boom 

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With almost 70 percent of the world’s population predicted to live in cities by 2050, major built environment professional institutes, including architects, planners, structural engineers and landscape practitioners, have renewed their joint pledge to collaborate to tackle urgent global challenges.

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What If You’re Not Actually A Coworking Space?

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Operators should focus on creating a community and environment that is exclusive to their target group, accepting that this may involve turning away those who do not align with the brand’s focus. This was a huge takeaway from my recent conversation about brand strategy for coworking spaces with Jason Vana from SHFT Agency.

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The Secret Formula To Determine How (And How Often) Your Employees Should Work In The Office

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The organization’s main office — or central “hub” — is used to facilitate collaborative work, training sessions, team building and social events. You could argue that culture-first is similar to virtual-first, but with a sharper focus on creating opportunities for collaboration. How do visioning workshops work?

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Deconstruct Your Office Into Core Resources To Rebuild Productivity

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An effective office layout embraces a mix of experiences, providing a range of work surfaces and seating options to suit various tasks and employee preferences, enabling both focused work and dynamic collaboration. The point is to offer enough choice to employees that they have agency in choosing what works for them at any given time.

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3 Steps To Fostering Employee Engagement Through a Partnership Model

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Drawing from her years of experience and personal journey, Howard has developed a unique perspective on the importance of autonomy, agency, and a genuine sense of collaboration within organizations. In turn, this enhances collaboration, innovation, and loyalty within the team.