Serviced Offices
The Future of Flexible Workspace Environments?
Out with the old, in with the new. The pandemic challenged and altered our idea of what a working environment should look like. The introduction of hybrid working promoted the idea of increased collaboration between colleagues. This concept has been retained and encouraged as businesses return to the office environment. There has certainly been a shift from traditional office spaces dominated by rows of desks and lack of collaborative spaces to adaptable, multifunctional and social workplaces.
However, the financial commitment of renting a permanent space deters many start-ups and small businesses, to take the leap. Serviced offices provide a fantastic solution and are flexible regarding the requirements (including lease duration), size and budget of the company.
Why not a Co-working Space?
Definition: Co-working is an arrangement in which employees from different companies share office space.
Although co-working spaces share similarities with serviced offices, they are more suitable for businesses and individuals who are looking to rent by the hour or day. The concept of a serviced office builds on the idea of co-working; they encourage flexibility and collaborative working but offer more privacy and have fewer areas shared by multiple businesses.
This feature safeguards the confidentiality of your business and supports administrative practice to a higher degree. Also, because multiple businesses share a co-working space, you have less control over office layout and branding. If you want to create a sense of brand identity, then serviced office spaces out-rival co-working environments.
