Traditional workplaces are being changed by the increase in the importance of social networking. Remote working and flexible working are becoming much easier to support. To work from a train or from a café is nothing unusual today. Now some companies even enable employees even more flexible spaces according to their needs. Fluid spaces is what this approach is called and it truly allows for employees to work in a professional office environment wherever they are. What does it look like?
The company NearDesk, for example, has 150 locations with open-plan areas and hot-desks in the UK. Workers can take advantage of a seat when they need it and where they need it. According to the simply-communicate.com website there are many benefits.
1. Productivity
Productivity will be increased, because people can continue to work from wherever they need to be.
2. Boosted creativity
By putting people together from outside the core business it can more easily spark new ideas. New approaches can be discovered and promoted.
3. Talent
When given the opportunity to choose where they can work, top talents will be more likely to choose the company as their new employer.
4. Retention
Not only will this new way of working attract talent, it will also help to retain it.
5. Diversity
Since reliance on geographical location of employees will be significantly reduced, more diverse teams can be expected, both socioeconomically and culturally.
6. Less stress
Commuting makes the working day longer and therefore increases the stress level. Offices can be full of distractions. Therefore the possibility to work from a calm place can lower the negative impact on employees’ health. Reduced anxiety and absences will follow.
7. Reduced costs
It allows to convert fixed costs to variable costs, because space is rented only when it is needed.
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