As the end of year-round ups get in to full swing, Niki Fuchs, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Office Space in Town spoke to Cecilia Amador, a reporter at Allwork.Space on her predictions for the coworking and flexible industry in 2020.
The decade leading up to 2020 saw huge growth within the flexible workspace industry. Here is what Niki had to say when asked what is next for the flexible workspace/coworking industry?
“I think we’re going to see a significant drive for quality across the entire flexible office industry as the client base evolves. Flexible spaces are beginning to see an intensified increase in demand from larger companies and more blue-chip firms. Against this backdrop, the seemingly trendy but simplistic offering of free beer and pizza will not be enough – office spaces will need to be HQ standard with the services to match.
Operators will need to invest heavily in design, fit-out and services to ensure that their offices offer clients the state-of-the-art facilities and independence that many are demanding. Spaces that can find a balance between creating a ‘community’ while offering the privacy and security that these firms require will be the ones that thrive.
Another key aspect shaping the sector will be the wellness agenda. As businesses continue to wake up to the importance of workplace health, both mental and physical, we will begin to see this mirrored in the transformation of flexible space. Rather than a “perk”, design for health will become a hygiene factor. And this goes beyond simply providing a variety of spaces, it will be the softer, more human touches that will be increasingly important. This means providing more than just bricks and mortar, and helping to create a community for clients with regular wellbeing initiatives and social events.”
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