Company Offices Will Be Akin To College Campuses In The Future
Expect the future of work to look like a college campus, where coming into the office means collaborating with others and getting group projects completed. Not only is this arrangement more logical, it’s what employees want. According to CBRE’s Spring 2022 U.S. Occupier Sentiment Survey, 61% of respondents said that a hybrid model was the most common workplace arrangement. In another survey from ZK Research, 51% of...
Workbar Continues Its Greater Boston Takeover
Coworking operator Workbar is expanding its presence with a new location in the Great Boston area. Located in Framingham, the new 21,000 square foot space will serve as the company’s eighth coworking space in the Metro West region surrounding Boston and 11th overall. “As one of the fastest growing and most diverse cities in Massachusetts, we believe Framingham is the perfect choice for Workbar’s 11th location,”...
A Guide For Workspace Mental Health Communication
Stigma around discussing mental health has been falling as awareness of the number of people with mental health conditions rises. The role of mental health awareness in workspaces is often poorly defined and etiquette can often breakdown into the famous “Golden Rule,” which isn’t a good fit in this context. Directly asking others how they would like to be treated is the best way to facilitate appropriate mental...
This Coworking Space Is Going Back To The Basics And Focusing On Community
Coworking spaces can serve as a great tool to help professionals mingle with one another and, in theory, create a one-of-a-kind environment that cannot be replicated elsewhere. However, for many workers, coming into a coworking space is purely business. They want access to a quiet space with the proper amenities to be productive. As a result, even some of the world’s largest coworking operators are looking to take a more...
71% Of Workers Experienced Financial-Driven Anxiety This Year
Just one year ago, employee’s most valued having flexibility at work. However, in the face of inflation and an expected recession, a survey finds that employee desires are shifting. According to a new survey from Betterment at Work, workers are more concerned about financial stability as they look to the future. The poll shows that only 40% of workers consider themselves as financially secure, representing a 9-point...
New York Times Reports Elon Musk Is Not Paying Rent On Twitter’s Offices
The New York Times has reported that Twitter owner Elon Musk has halted paying rent on the company’s offices. According to insider sources, Musk has told employees to avoid paying vendors while also denying severance for the thousands of employees let go at the beginning of his reign. These efforts all seem to be working towards making Twitter more profitable and slashing costs, a commitment he has made since prior...
San Francisco Tech Workers Are Adamant About Hybrid Work Models
Although tech industry layoffs have left employees anxious, in San Francisco, workers aren’t budging on their needs. Experts have predicted a relinquishing of power in the new year after years of workers having the upper hand in the face of a tight job market. However, due to the inevitable recession, some workers have let go of their desires for flexibility in order to maintain financial security. Still, San...
Social Media’s Marketing Reign Will Continue In 2023
Marketing will be at its most complex, yet most authentic in 2023 as consumers begin to see through old tactics. Social media has driven both the faux and honest side of society. Whichever side of the coin a marketing team decides to take, one thing is certain: social media will be the main driver of many marketing strategies in the coming years. Although the foundational platforms — Facebook, Instagram and...
New App Provides Remote Workers With Access To Financial Services And Benefits
Global payroll company RemotePass has introduced a new app that aims to make it easier for remote workers to access financial benefits. Coined the RemotePass Super App provides remote workers a virtual and physical payroll card, where they can receive payment and transfers instantly, as well as withdraw funds. Through the app. The app also clears the path for remote workers to easily access work-related services, such...
Apple Drops Concealment Policy That Restricted Employees From Speaking About Workplace Issues
Apple has lifted its gag clause, which barred employees from coming forward and openly talking about sensitive workplace topics. Previously, employee contracts included concealment policies, keeping workers...
Freelancers Now Make Up 39% Of The U.S. Workforce
A new report from Upwork shows that the freelancer population has reached historic highs. According to the analysis, 60 million Americans participated in some form of freelance work this year, making up 39% of the total workforce and growing 3% from last year. Freelancers were also found to have added $1.35 trillion to the economy, with 51% working within the knowledge industry such as IT and computer programming. Not...
UK Coworking Space For Women To Shutter Its Doors This Week
UK-based women-only coworking company The Co-Working Club will shutter its doors. Based in Nottingham, the company first opened as an online business in 2019 and later opened its coworking space to give women professionals a place to be creative, productive and network with others. “It’s no secret that things have been incredibly tough since we opened back in April what with a cost of living crisis and soaring...