Co-working spaces have grown into a multi-billion dollar industry.  We are seeing a growing trend in co-working workspaces, such as We Work, Regus, or even smaller community spaces.  These spaces are growing in popularity and provide many benefits for people who thrive off of human interaction.  If you are someone who is inspired by others, enjoy brainstorming with like-minded people, work well in a communal work space, and like access to conference rooms and weekly events, this may be your ticket to maximizing your productivity.

The Typical Co-working Space Includes:

• Shared work spaces.
• 24/7 access.
• Reservable/rentable conference and/or board rooms.
• Wi-Fi.
• Communal printer/copier/fax machines.
• Private branch exchange (PBX) systems.
• Shared kitchens, bathrooms, and lounges.

Not to mention other perks some co-working spaces include, such as…

• Bring your pet to work
• Game rooms
• Gourmet food options
• Weekly workshops, networking events, and fundraisers
• Discounted gym memberships
• Catering 

Just to name a few

Take a break in the game room!

Check out some of the coolest co-working spaces in America!

Here you will find a little bit about 17 top co-working spaces, their membership rates, and some of the things they provide.  It will give you a good idea of what is out there to make the best decision for what YOU are looking for in your co-working workspace. 

The Power of a Co-Working Space

Most co-working professionals understand the power of collaboration, cooperation, mutual support, and social connection. They experience it every day in their workspaces, and thrive off of the community that a co-working workspace provides them.

Though, it’s always nice to have some data and muscle behind our anecdotal understanding.  Here is an interesting Global Co-working Survey that you can take to get some insights about co-working.   The Co-working Forecast, an annual forecast, is full of interesting data and insights, including a projection that by 2022 there will be more than 30,000 co-working spaces.  There are a growing number of reports and studies that confirm that our happiness is linked to other people.

“What makes co-working spaces – defined as membership-based workspaces where diverse groups of freelancers, remote workers, and other independent professionals work together in a shared, communal setting – so effective?” 

To find out, the Harvard Business Review conducted a study finding that there are three factors as to why people thrive in a co-working environment.  Check out the link for more details.

1. People who use coworking spaces see their work as meaningful.

2. They have more job control.

3. They feel part of a community.

I hope you can take something away from this… like finding out if a co-working space seems like a good fit for you or not.  If you liked “Is A Co-working Space For You?“, I really think you’d also like “How An Active Lifestyle Aids Productivity”!  Comment below and let our community know if you are currently utilizing a co-working space and your thoughts on it.  We all love the insight to make the best decision we can for a thriving work environment!