Since opening early March 2021, about 80% of the people who came through my door, are remote workers. They have either been working for a company that has given up their lease during the Covid-19 pandemic and all their employees work from home now, or they work for a fully remote company.
I have heard so many people tell their remote work stories. They don’t mind sharing and taking a bit of extra time to explain what they do and why they want to make use of a coworking space.
“I have a great office setup at home, with fast internet, but it really gets lonely sometimes.”
hello work hot desker
And then, you also get the people whose home environment is not suitable for a home office or they need to share a small living room space with their spouse, 2 dogs and 3 kids.
So why did they choose to make use of Hello Work?
Hello Work is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, away from all hustle and bustle of the town centre. The traffic is much less and we have loads of parking. The Woodmill Lifestyle Centre has a vibrant atmosphere that includes a local beer brewery, a ‘legacy’ coffee roastery and a collection of bespoke artisan businesses like Harck & Heart and Burgundy Leather – just to name a few. It’s a very trendy and vibrant place – focus-friendly for those important deadlines, but also laidback enough for that well-deserved ice-cold beer after a long day.
People need interaction, community and sometimes just another human next to them to help them be productive and focus on the crucial work.
In general, coworkers say they feel happier after joining a coworking space and as many as 83% say it makes them feel less lonely. The cosy, relaxed nature of most coworking spaces contributes to social interactions and helps boost spirits at work. Also, see the Benefits of a coworking space.
“I love the option to work remotely, but I am definitely more productive when I sit amongst other working people. I don’t even have to know them.”
– Remote Worker
So, if you are a remote worker, get out of your lonely bubble and enjoy the benefits of joining a coworking space – even if it’s only a day a week. You’ll never know what events will arise or what people you will meet. Have enough friends and business opportunities? A well, a change of scenery never killed anyone. 😉
Coworking could be the key to helping you create and feel well-rounded in all aspects of your life. Why wouldn’t you want to work somewhere that supports a happy life?
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