The benefits of hot desking
The working world has transformed so much within the past five years and the way that we work is something that is always changing. Within the past 4 years, remote working has increased by 44% and with that comes hand in hand with a need for workspaces that are non-permanent and more flexible for these remote workers. This has meant that co-working spaces have become quite the phenomenon seeing a 72% global rise in the past 4 years.
Coworking offers people all of the benefits of a ‘traditional office space’ minus the concern of operations. Mix in the flexibility and community on offer and you have a pretty sweet deal. So, how do you know if hot desking is for you?
What is hotdesking?
Well first of all, what is hot desking?
Hot desking is working within a space where you do not have your own desk within the space, instead using whatever desk is available at any particular time. As a working model, coworking started to gain prominence in the 90’s and since then has increased year upon year. Hot desking means that there is less wasted office space, as on average the ratio of employees to desks is increased on a rotational basis.
The Benefits of Hot Desking
The benefits can vary depending on each individual and what their needs for the space are. But there are some universal benefits that coworking can offer to everyone using the space.
Availability
Never fear, a desk is here!
Due to the nature of coworking and the desk rotation within, there is always space within a coworking office for you to set up shop and get some work done. Most coworking spaces have flexibility in regards to their membership types, offering a range of lease lengths and prices. Generally, these spaces are open 24/7 too which means you have access as and when you need it. At Newtons we utilise the KISI app which gives you access once a membership has been purchased, gaining you access to the building out of office hours.
This flexibility is also a plus for people whose work schedules may otherwise be hectic in nature. Busy during the day? No worries, pop in during the evening when you get a free moment.
Collaboration and Communication
Being surrounded by like-minded individuals from a variety of backgrounds both personal and professional, can offer so many positives to people from a networking and communication standpoint. The ability to collaborate with those around you can really help get the creative juices flowing and positively impact your work and productivity levels. The space can also accommodate teams of people needing to work as both a team and individually.
Money Saving
With working models becoming more flexible, and working from home becoming ever more prominent, companies needn’t rent out whole office spaces/buildings anymore to accommodate staff. In fact, hot desking can reduce company expenses by 30% by choosing not to have a designated work spot for each individual employee and instead having the flexibility of hot desking as an option.
Like most things, hot desking may not be for everyone. However, it can offer a completely different working experience to people and allow for less rigidity in people’s day to day working lives. With its exponential growth in popularity, there is also no doubting that it is here for the long haul! Is hot desking something you have wondered about trying and didn’t know where to start? Now that you have read the benefits of hot desking, contact us now and get involved in our coworking community as soon as today!
Productivity
Being in the same space at the same time with the same routine can be a real innovation and motivation killer. The day to day routine within a traditional office space can drain creativity, cue the coworking space. With a workspace that never remains the same and faces and desks that change, adaptability is key, making for flexible workers.
Zero Clutter
When you are potentially working from a different workspace each time you come in, there can be no clutter. That means no arduous house spent clearing up your space and finally throwing away that magazine from 2009 that you swore you’d read again! Whilst some people may say this can make a space less personal, it is much more secure and creates a neater environment with one less thing to worry about during your work day… cleaning.
Want to pop in
We would love to show you the new space and how everything is working in 2022.
So what do you have to do? Just get in touch and ask about the offer.
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Email – hello@newtonscowo.com
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Matthew Kendall
Founder of Newtons of Bury. Rethinking property management with Newtons Estates. Helping pollinators with Bury Bee Co. Aiding those in need with apresShower Dryer.