There is a shift happening in work cultures and this is because of coworking spaces. Gone are the days wherein freelancers, startup business owners, and organization leaders will work on their living rooms with kids distracting their way and coffee shops wherein a bunch of teenagers is laughing loud. Today, these essential workers finally found a working home.

Coworking spaces are office-like spaces with built-in amenities and services that are typically found in a working environment. You can either share with a bunch of other professionals or opt to work alone if you prefer. But the difference of coworking spaces to traditional office leases is that it is priced lower and not bound by a long-term contract. In simpler terms, you can work in an aesthetically pleasing office space with all the amenities you need and have fun and motivated workmates for an affordable cost, flexible time, and no agreements needed. 

Indeed, coworking spaces are the future of work environments. As of today, there are more than 17,000 coworking spaces across the globe with no chances of slowing down. The market is increasing as the need for a new environment is sought after. But the question remains, “Why are these people more productive working in shared spaces?” In this article, we will tackle this mostly-asked question. 

GP WorkSpace is a sister company of Global Presence Marketing, a business and marketing agency that launched in 2007, which provides on-demand coworking desks, private offices, virtual business addresses, and services for entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives. These spaces come with exceptional amenities to increase productivity, boost creativity, and overall have a positive impact on work performance. 

The monthly virtual office services provide a business address for your organization. You can use this as information to send and receive packages and notifications. This also comes with a one-paged website with 10 company email addresses, a company phone number with a live receptionist, and fax numbers converted to email. Get all these services starting at $59.99 per month. 

While access to a shared space can be availed at per hour rate, half-day, or full-day. Simply bring your laptop, pick a seat, and get working. These spaces are equipped with modern furniture, hi-speed internet, a 44-inch SMART television, smart lock entry, and more extraordinary features and amenities. A shared space starts at $10 per hour. 

And if you are tired of bringing your laptop to the coworking space every day, GP WorkSpace offers Dedicated Desks, a monthly service wherein individuals can set up their work essentials on the same day for only $300 a month. A private and personal team office can also accommodate up to 10 people for only $15 per hour. 

Why do people thrive in coworking spaces? 

What makes coworking spaces a more productive environment for individuals when it is exactly an office setup too? We compiled the top reasons why and explained them below. Here are four reasons why individuals prefer coworking spaces more.

• They like the work culture. 

The usual market that avails of coworking spaces services as freelancers. Freelancers are self-employed people who offer their services to different clients. They earn per hour, per month, or per project. Freelancing covers a wide array of categories from customer success, content writing, and virtual assistance. 

Since freelancers choose their own projects, so as the ideas. The benefit of coworking spaces is the opportunity to collaborate, work, and share insights with different types of people. This can make your creative juices a lot stronger as it is a norm to help one another out. 

• They have more control over their time. 

Coworking spaces are usually open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The operations are nonstop and you can literally work whatever time of the day you want. In this situation, people will feel like they have control over their time. They are not pressured to log in at work at 7 o’clock in the morning and feel drained by the afternoon. Meaning to say, they would not feel the burden of working for long hours. 

People can decide whatever time of the day they want to work — either it will be short hours or an all-nighter. They can also stop for a workout or have lunch with a friend. Having work and life balance keeps an individual grounded.

• They feel inclusive in a community. 

No need to prepare for meetings or get dressed for events because through coworking spaces, you can build connections. One of the most beneficial things brought by coworking spaces is networking. You can work with an employee, a freelancer themselves, a CEO of a startup business, or a leader of a non-governmental organization — there is no in-between. 

It is also an effortless way of building relationships since you all work together in one business setting. Moreover, it is a bridge to connect, share business goals, and may even lead to becoming partners one day. In conclusion, people thrive in coworking spaces because of the people that surround them. They feel empowered, they feel connected, they feel part of something bigger. 

• They are inspired and motivated by the people they work with. 

Compare working remotely in a living room, facing your laptop, and thinking of new ideas for a project. Sure, silence works for some people. But the vibe when surrounded by people working hard, hustling on new projects, and beating deadlines is different. The pressure is fulfilling. Although not scientifically proven, when a team collaborates or works together, they feel more inspired and motivated due to the united front. 

GP WorkSpace offers coworking spaces on an hourly and monthly basis. For more information and inquiries about their services, you may visit their website or contact them through (754) 354-5861. You can also send a message on their contact form. GP Workspace operates from Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM at 10031 Pines Blvd #220, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024.