Staff writer
Kelly Konya is Global Content Manager at IWG, shaping content that explores how and where work is changing. Before joining IWG, she led content across Instant’s portfolio of brands, including Coworker, Instant Offices, and Coworking Insights. Originally from Cleveland, she has spent the last decade writing about coworking and the evolving world of work.
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Flexible office space gives businesses more control over how they work. This article explains month-to-month, short-term, and on-demand office options, how they support hybrid teams, and how to choose the right model.
This article explores how flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules and personalized work hours, can reduce stress, improve mental health, and increase employee engagement and productivity. It examines research and data showing the benefits of giving workers autonomy over when and where they work, and how these practices can support a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce.
This article explores the sustainability advantages of flexible office spaces and why traditional measurement methods fail to reflect real-world usage. It explains how flex spaces, with higher desk utilization and lower emissions per occupant, offer a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional leased offices. It also highlights how companies and investors can use these insights, through analytics and new metrics, to support net-zero goals.
This article explores why professionals often perform better in coworking spaces, highlighting research that links shared work environments to increased productivity, improved mental health, stronger collaboration, and even higher income. It examines how community, networking opportunities, and exposure to diverse skill sets create an energizing atmosphere that fosters creativity, innovation, and business growth.
This article explores the essential role of a coworking space community manager, detailing their responsibilities in managing memberships, events, budgets, and the overall member experience. It highlights how community managers support the smooth operation and growth of flexible workspaces.
This guide helps professionals transition from remote work to coworking spaces, offering practical tips on productivity, communication, workspace setup, and networking to thrive in a hybrid work environment.
This article outlines 8 actionable steps to create a more sustainable flexible office. It covers eco-friendly strategies for coworking spaces, including using natural lighting and energy-saving technologies, encouraging sustainable transport, going paperless, recycling, and choosing environmentally conscious materials. By implementing these practices, workspace operators can reduce their carbon footprint, save costs, and foster a healthier, more productive environment for members.
This article explores the social side of coworking, showing how shared workspaces help remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs build connections, collaborate effectively, boost creativity, and discover new career opportunities. It also provides practical tips for networking, attending events, and making the most of the vibrant community in coworking spaces.
This article explores the best coworking space layouts to boost productivity, collaboration, and member satisfaction. It highlights common design mistakes - such as overcrowding, lack of communal areas, monotonous spaces, and poor comfort - and provides practical guidance on creating flexible, functional, and inspiring workspaces. Operators will learn how to research member needs, incorporate sustainable practices, and design spaces that balance focus, collaboration, and comfort for long-term success.