CoLab

5 Reasons Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces: #4 Low Overhead Costs. Coworking takes very minimal thought, effort, and money into providing an efficient workspace for someone. In exchange for a monthly fee, that can vary depending on your need, most spaces are physically built to include everything you would find in a typical office space: desks, private offices, meeting rooms, phone booths, WiFi, a kitchenette, and most importantly, bottomless coffee and tea.... Everything is taken care of, all you would need to do is, show up.

5 Reasons Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces: #3 The melting pot community. Working with your team of talented individuals in the same space is valuable, but can you imagine striking up a conversation with someone in the kitchen about an interesting project you have never heard of before? Research has shown that engaging in this kind of stimulation enhances productivity and increases the likelihood of adopting creativity into one’s own work.... The burnout from monotony, isolation, and lack of collaboration is also very real. Coworking provides the sense of community and connection that we all need. To some that may be scary or the least of their concerns, however, socializing is not mandatory or forced. Members are able to decide how often they would like to connect with people and how often they’d like to be left alone. "Some people interact with fellow coworkers much less than others, they still felt a strong sense of identity with the community... This comes from coworkers knowing there is the potential for interactions when they desire or need them.

5 Reasons Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces: #2 People see their work as meaningful. Unlike traditional office spaces, coworking spaces are full of a variety of individuals and businesses. Freelancers and small business owners tend to choose work they are genuinely passionate about and sharing this type of energy in a work environment can be very inspiring. Moreover, with the wide range of work, there is also very little direct competition, thus leaving people more room t...o bring their whole selves into what they are doing and love it while they do it. When coworking amongst people who are doing vastly different tasks than you are, one’s work identity also has the potential to grow much stronger. Giving people the opportunity to meet and greet and share who they are and what they do can cause them to feel more interesting and distinctive and who doesn't like to feel this way?

Our homes and coffee shops just don't scream get-work-done! in the ways that professional workspaces do. Some people can only get so much done in a coffee shop, cramped on a tiny table, relying on spotty WiFi, trying to have a meeting with a client next to the group of chatty college students. And currently, working from home is an entirely other fiasco. Waking up to move back onto our couches or the dining room table for 8 hours each day is wearing on us. It is affecting o...ur mental health and productivity. There is a reason office buildings exist away and separate from our homes. As you look for current or future solutions, keep in mind that coworking environments help to keep your work separate from the home, resulting in healthy work-life balance. Meeting rooms allow for quiet and professional meetings with clients and the open-layout of workspaces provide room and focus to complete daily tasks.

There has been a lot of talk about coworking spaces these days and we've set out on a mission this month to educate our community on what exactly it is and why we would encourage anyone to look more into it. Research has shown that employees are reporting higher productivity levels in coworking spaces as well as an overall sense of contentment and satisfaction with their work in comparison to those who work in traditional spaces. We've summed up the 5 reasons why people thrive in coworking spaces...

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Most people don't know this because it is a bit hard to believe... but coworking spaces have everything you need to thrive in a professional environment. We value serving you and our community in everything we do. We'll be sure the workspaces are safe and clean, the coffee is hot, and you have access to meeting rooms + phone booths for your zoom calls. We even have a FREE TRIAL DAY for anyone who needs the space for a day or would like to try it out. Click the link to get started: http://ow.ly/Bikr50BUTTH

Join us here next week Thursday (10/22) for our first Happy Hour outdoors! You can count on small bites and refreshing drinks. Members only + please bring your mask.

"We’re social animals and ultimately, the feeling of connection and peer support that co-working provides could be the real secret to its success." Check out @northbaybiz magazine article featuring coLAB and why coworking spaces are a life saver for a lot of us: http://ow.ly/NW6E50BSzSS

Ways to work, with safety in mind. Don't forget to snag your FREE DAY PASS to try coworking: ow.ly/RZ1x50BMdjL

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Claim Your Free Day Pass http://ow.ly/3bAk50BMdHF If the concept of coworking is new for you and you don't want to commit to anything just yet, we are offering a free trial day for anyone who would like it. We also want to mention that, as fire season continues, we will remain a resource to our local community. If you happen to be evacuated or lose power, please feel free to use this day pass.