5 reasons flexible workspaces are the future of the modern office

Today, more than ever, we have been changing how we conduct business. Post pandemic, there has been a higher demand for flexible workspaces that can keep up with the changing times.

Our top 5 reasons flexible workspaces are the future of the modern office are:

Design 

When it comes to the design of the modern office, the outcome is no longer grey, corporate, and impersonal. Incorporating colour, creative design, and a sleek finish, flexible office providers create spaces that inspire creativity and productivity. A huge factor in the decision-making process is often capital outlay, and a flexible workspace that includes furnishings impacts initial capex outlay. 

More than an office 

One of the most, if not the most, important aspects of the flexible model is the perfect blend between private and communal, achieved through breakout spaces and communal areas. Breakout spaces allow the office goer to escape the 9-5 without leaving the office. Designed originally for coworkers who struggle with working fully remotely in their homes, breakout spaces are also beneficial for larger companies. Whether to co-work, eat lunch, have a meeting, or network, breakout space creates an undeniable sense of community, all included in your office licence fee.

All-inclusive

With a traditional lease, business owners are responsible for all utilities, internet, maintenance (often on a full repairing lease), furniture, and much more. However, with flexible offices, you can guarantee that all the details are taken care of, taking a lot of the worry out of starting a new office. Therefore, all you need to do is plug-and-play while your dedicated community management team handles the rest. It’s also perfect for cash flow management, with one price every single month, and no surprise bills! 

Short-term Commitment

The new and improved flexible office wouldn’t be complete without a brand-new take on the contractual obligations of both parties. Since the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, business owners are moving away from long leases that locked them in for ten-plus years. Instead, the flexible design is becoming more favourable with options from monthly-rolling to 12 months and everything in-between. This setup allows for long-term rewards with short-term commitments.

Community

Networking has become increasingly popular in the modern business world. Since COVID-19, business members have prioritised face-to-face networking and building connections within the local business community. A sense of community is desirable after the harsh realities of lockdown, remote working, and social distancing. The flexible workspace model is to create community through design and execution. Community hubs (or breakout spaces) are a vital feature in design by creating the space to support communal activities. But, the execution of community hubs is equally as important, such as events and perks that allow members to network with a built-in community.

Flexible workspace is fast becoming the number one option across various industries, such as recruitment, marketing, software development, mining, internet, planning, and many more. If the flexible office sounds right for you and you’d like to learn more about our flexible model at Venaspace, contact one of our community managers.

Bournemouth (Katrin Dakeva)

📧 katrin@venaspace.com

📱07507 125442

Exeter (Billie-Lou Lingham)

📧 billie-lou@venaspace.com

📱07957 629631

Plymouth (Owain Pentney-Ridd)

📧 owain@venaspace.com

📱07951 580511