Featured article below as seen on the New York Times Author: Jane Margolies The biggest news in the world of coworking has been the turmoil at WeWork. But a quieter development has been happening behind the scenes for some time, and it has to do with design. While coworking companies have long sought space [...]
Author: Sapna Maheshwari From Pacific Workplaces: The era of 'Renting' is in full swing as this New York Times article shows how folks today prefer to rent everything from office and coworking space to clothes and furniture. Many young American urbanites have resigned themselves to a life of non-ownership, abandoning the dream of their [...]
Author: Dena McCallum, Susan J. Ashford and Brianna Barker Caza From Pacific Workplaces: To our coworking communities filled with talented independent consultants, this article as seen on Harvard Business Review is for you! The talent game for big employers is changing While firms have traditionally competed with each other for talent, they are now [...]
Check out this article we've published from Harvard Business Review which offers several helpful tips for people looking for a boost in their daily work-life. Why do people get trapped in a midcareer rut? In some cases it’s because, after succeeding early on, they play it safe rather than continuing to take the risks [...]
Author: Kristin Wong This article we are publishing provided by the New York Times is a good read for anyone considering nomadic life, with many helpful tips including one that touches on virtual mail services. More than 4.8 million American independent workers describe themselves as digital nomads: extended travelers who work remotely with the [...]
NextSpace is known in the coworking world as a pioneer in the art of connecting people in a way that fosters organic collaboration and innovation within a workspace community (a.k.a "The NextSpace Effect"). As a key facilitator of the NextSpace Effect, read on to learn about William Abriel, Community Manager at NextSpace Coworking Berkeley. [...]
Author: Tom Acitelli From Pacific Workplaces: While economists argue over whether opportunity zones can effectively transform our cities, we appreciate the idea of supporting local entrepreneurs – this is what we do! As an operator of flexible offices and coworking places, we support startups and new businesses through member events that facilitate connections, along [...]
Author: Brianna Barker Caza, Susan J. Ashford, Erin Reid and Dena McCallum Copyright: c.2019 Harvard Business School Publishing Corp. Distributed by The New York Times Licensing Group From Pacific Workplaces: There are many benefits to freelance work, but working alone brings a new set of challenges such as feelings of isolation. The article below [...]
This guest post comes from Laura Gayle, founder of Business Woman Guide, a great resource for women who want to grow their business on their own terms. The world of freelance work can be an exciting one — and also a solitary one. You get a lot of benefits by being your own boss: [...]
We all recognize the importance of events and member programming as key factors to building coworking community. The Global Workspace Association says that community is the sustainable competitive advantage and retention tool for every shared workspace. However, planning events can be challenging. What kind of events should you host? When you’re not sure what [...]
