The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Workspace

Feb 14, 2023

The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Workspace
The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Workspace
The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Workspace

The workplace has a significant impact on employee engagement, productivity, and branding. Additionally, it reflects the corporate culture. It’s important for businesses to make the correct workspace decisions because they can influence employee morale, productivity, and performance as a whole. There are a few key factors to take into account when organizations search for the ideal workspace, particularly in these uncertain economic times.

Office Amenities

The majority of coworking spaces are equipped with conventional office supplies, but make sure to enquire about any additional items like chargers, whiteboards, and projectors that can be useful. Find out if the cost of printing services, conference space use, access to private areas, phone booth use, additional meeting room rentals, and any other amenities you might require are included.

Office Environment

Did you know that noise, moisture, temperature, and lighting all have a significant impact on your productivity? Other areas have considerable community talk and are either too hot or chilly for comfortable work. Visit potential coworking spaces in Dubai before choosing one.

Flexibility

According to a vast survey, 80 % of employees say they are more productive when they change locations while working. Professionals from all industries now prioritize having flexible work arrangements in terms of both location and hours. A dedicated workstation or the freedom to move around may be included in your coworking membership package if you believe that a change of scenery increases your productivity.

High-speed Internet

Move your work to a location with a strong and dependable internet connection, regardless of whether you merely use the internet for Facebook and emails or if you transfer large files to the cloud. The good news is that most coworking spaces guarantee their wifi is fast, but it’s best to inquire about it and test it first.

Good Coffee, Good Food, and Other Perks

Finding a coworking space that meets your needs for everything else besides just a focused office are crucial if you want to maximize your productivity. The majority of places provide a ton of extras including yoga studios, gyms, kid’s rooms, outdoor patios, and more. Free coffee and tea are frequently offered, so if you plan to use them daily, it’s a good idea to try them out first.

Access

Your coworking space should be accessible during your busiest time of the day whether you follow fixed company hours or set your own schedule. Some people work better in the mornings, while others like to work best at night. Find out the location’s hours of operation so you may efficiently schedule your time while remaining flexible.

Security

You’re going to need a place where you feel confident leaving your work for the lunch break or even overnight unless carrying your laptop around isn’t a problem for you. If a location is open 24/7, be careful to inquire about the security precautions in place.

The Location and the Area

This should be rather evident considering that you’ll almost certainly select a coworking space in your neighborhood. However, it’s critical to consider the location’s position in relation to nearby amenities and transportation. Ascertain whether there are any local bus or metro lines, and calculate how long it would take you to travel there on foot, by bicycle, or by Uber. Find out if there is nearby parking and how much it costs. It’s a good idea to think about what prospective clients who drop by for a meeting will think of the neighborhood.

Written By

Ketan Trehan - Associate Director UAE & KSA
Ketan Trehan - Associate Director UAE & KSA

Ketan Trehan

Associate Director UAE & KSA