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		<title>The Future of Work: Shaping the Flexible Office Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The world of work is changing rapidly, and the flexible office industry is at the forefront of this change. The future of work is shaping the flexible office industry. We&#8217;re seeing a growing trend towards new ways of working, driven by changes in technology, demographics, and the evolving needs of businesses and their employees. One [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world of work is changing rapidly, and the flexible office industry is at the forefront of this change. The future of work is shaping the flexible office industry. We&#8217;re seeing a growing trend towards new ways of working, driven by changes in technology, demographics, and the evolving needs of businesses and their employees.</p>
<p>One of the key drivers of this change is the rise of remote work. More and more people are working from home or other locations outside of traditional office spaces. This shift is being fueled by advances in technology, such as video conferencing, cloud-based software, and collaboration tools, which make it easier than ever to work remotely and stay connected with colleagues.</p>
<p>Another important factor is the changing expectations of employees. Today&#8217;s workers are looking for more flexibility and autonomy in their jobs, as well as a better work-life balance. They want to be able to work from home and have more control over their schedules.</p>
<p>To meet these changing needs, the flexible office industry has evolved to provide a range of new solutions and services. Flexible office spaces are no longer just a place to work – they&#8217;re becoming hubs of collaboration, creativity, and community. Many flexible office providers are now offering a wide range of amenities, such as lounges, cafes, event spaces, and even fitness centers, to create a more holistic work experience.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1141" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1141" style="width: 604px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1141 size-large" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/collab-office-1024x683.jpeg" alt="The future of work" width="604" height="403" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/collab-office-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/collab-office-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/collab-office-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/collab-office-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/collab-office-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1141" class="wp-caption-text">The future of work will provide more collaborative areas for teams to meet</figcaption></figure>
<p>One of the most exciting new developments in the flexible office industry is the rise of hybrid workspaces. These spaces combine the best of both worlds – the flexibility and convenience of remote work with the social interaction and collaboration of traditional office spaces. Hybrid workspaces typically offer a mix of private offices, open workspaces, and shared amenities, giving employees the flexibility to work where and how they want.</p>
<p>At the same time, the flexible office industry is also leading the way in sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Many flexible office providers are investing in green technologies, such as solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, and recycling programs, to reduce their environmental impact.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1142" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sustainable-office-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="604" height="453" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sustainable-office-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sustainable-office-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sustainable-office-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sustainable-office-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sustainable-office-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px" /></p>
<p>In summary, the flexible office industry is evolving rapidly to meet the changing needs of businesses and their employees. The rise of remote work, changing expectations of workers, and the need for more sustainable practices are all driving this transformation. As a result, we&#8217;re seeing the emergence of new ways of working, such as hybrid workspaces, that offer a more flexible, collaborative, and sustainable work experience. For businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve, it&#8217;s time to embrace the future of work, the new ways of working and take advantage of the opportunities they offer.</p>
<p>If you want to find the perfect flexible office solution for your business, call us on 020 3031 8563 or search our website <a href="http://www.loc8commercial.com">www.loc8commercial.com</a></p>
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		<title>From the water cooler to the dog bowl: How to make your office more pet friendly</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re a lucky business owner who has a pet-friendly office, you know that there are many benefits to having furry friends around. From improved morale and productivity to employee health benefits, having pets in the workplace can make a big difference. But if your office isn&#8217;t quite pet-friendly yet, don&#8217;t worry! Here are some [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re a lucky business owner who has a pet-friendly office, you know that there are many benefits to having furry friends around. From improved morale and productivity to employee health benefits, having pets in the workplace can make a big difference. But if your office isn&#8217;t quite pet-friendly yet, don&#8217;t worry!</p>
<p>Here are some tips to help get you started.</p>
<h2><strong>Making your office more pet-friendly</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Why having a pet-friendly office is good for business.</strong></h3>
<p>Pets in the office help reduce stress, which is good for both employees and the business. They provide a sense of companionship, which can lead to increased productivity and creativity, as well as socialization opportunities. Pets also serve as a reminder to take breaks, get up and move around. These factors contribute to a happier, healthier, and more productive workplace.</p>
<h3><strong>How to make your office more pet friendly</strong></h3>
<p>Designate pet-friendly areas in your office, and provide pet amenities such as water bowls, food bowls, and designated play areas. You can also establish pet policies, such as no pets allowed in meeting rooms or on furniture. And, of course, be sure to enforce these policies!</p>
<h2><strong>The benefits of a pet-friendly workplace.</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Improved morale and productivity</strong></h3>
<p>Pets in the workplace provide an opportunity for employees to take a break from work and relieve stress. They also increase employee interaction, leading to improved morale and productivity.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1114" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1114" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1114" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-scaled.jpeg" alt="Dog-Friendly Offices" width="2560" height="1707" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1114" class="wp-caption-text">Team of entrepreneurs with a dog cooperating while working on a computer in the office.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Some reasons for this are that animals provide a non-judgmental listening ear, they offer an excuse to take a break from work, and help people feel more relaxed and comfortable around others. Pets provide a sense of comfort and support. They can make people feel loved and appreciated, boosting their mood and motivation.</p>
<p>Second, having pets around breaks up the monotony of the workday. They provide a bit of variety and stimulation, which can keep people more engaged and attentive.</p>
<h3><strong>Health benefits for employees.</strong></h3>
<p>Pets in the workplace can lead to health benefits for employees in many ways. For example, pets can help reduce stress levels, leading to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk for heart disease. Additionally, having a pet in the office can help increase socialization and communication among coworkers, leading to a positive and healthy work environment. Finally, pets can also provide an opportunity for employees to get some exercise during the workday.</p>
<h3><strong>Improved company culture</strong></h3>
<p>Pets in the workplace can help to improve company culture in a few ways. For one, they can help to break the ice and create a more relaxed, informal atmosphere. They can also help to reduce stress levels and promote <a href="https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/the-importance-of-teamwork">teamwork</a>. And finally, help increase employee productivity and creativity.</p>
<p>These are essential factors in creating a positive work environment and cultivating strong company culture. In addition, having pets in the workplace can also be beneficial for the employees themselves. It can provide them with some essential companionship, socialization, and exercise during the workday.</p>
<h3><strong>Tips for creating a pet-friendly office</strong></h3>
<p>Here are the tips for creating a pet-friendly workplace:</p>
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<li>Establish a <a href="https://resources.workable.com/pets-in-the-workplace-policy#:~:text=Provide%20proof%20that%20their%20pets,their%20owner%27s%20responsibility%20towards%20them">policy</a> that allows pets in the office.</li>
<li>Designate an area where employees can bring their pets to work.</li>
<li>Provide food and water dishes for the animals and ensure they are cleaned regularly.</li>
<li>Ask employees to clean up after their pets and to keep them under control at all times.</li>
<li>Warn employees not to leave their pets unattended in the office and have a plan for what should happen if an animal becomes disruptive or poses a <a href="https://osg.ca/health-and-safety-implications-of-having-dogs-in-the-workplace/">safety hazard</a>.</li>
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<p>Pets can make our lives more fun and fulfilling; the same goes for our work lives. Offering pet amenities like water bowls, feeding areas, and comfortable places for pets to rest can make your workplace more pet-friendly and inviting.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1113" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1113" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1113" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-2-scaled.jpeg" alt="Dog-Friendly Offices" width="2560" height="1707" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-2-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/From-dog-bowl-post-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1113" class="wp-caption-text">British Bulldog Dressed As Businessman Works At Desk On Computer</figcaption></figure>
<p>Some Flexible workspaces allow employees to bring their dogs into the office, and many spaces have designated areas for pets to play and relax. This can be a great way to promote productivity and creativity, and it can also help to reduce stress levels. Additionally, these flexible pet-friendly offices can help to create a more relaxed, informal atmosphere among coworkers.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for methods to enhance company culture, reduce stress levels, and increase productivity, making your office pet-friendly may be the answer. Pets in the workplace provide many benefits that can lead to a positive work environment for employees.</p>
<p>With the simple steps and tips mentioned above, you can create a more welcoming and pet-friendly workspace for you and your furry friends!</p>
<p>Alternatively if you&#8217;re building doesn&#8217;t allow pets, take a look at our offices that are already set up to accommodate our furry friends <a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office-space-to-let/london-greater-london/m1-greater-manchester/b1-west-midlands/ls1-greater-london/dog-friendly">Dog-Friendly Office Space to let &#8211; LOC8 Commercial</a></p>
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		<title>How to Increase Employee Engagement and Why it Matters</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that employee engagement is one of the most critical factors in a company&#8217;s success? It&#8217;s true! When employees/workers are engaged, they are more creative, productive, and committed to their work. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the benefits of employee engagement and provide tips for how you can increase it in your own [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that employee engagement is one of the most critical factors in a company&#8217;s success? It&#8217;s true! When employees/workers are engaged, they are more creative, productive, and committed to their work. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the benefits of employee engagement and provide tips for how you can increase it in your own workplace.</p>
<h2><strong>The Importance of Employee Engagement.</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Defining Employee Engagement</strong></h3>
<p>Employee engagement measures how connected employees/workers feel to their company and job. Engaged employees are more productive, creative and committed to their tasks and work.</p>
<h3><strong>The Business Case for Employee Engagement.</strong></h3>
<p>Employee engagement is one of the essential factors in a company&#8217;s success. When employees are engaged, they are more creative and productive. This can lead to increased innovation and a better product or service. Additionally, employee engagement can help reduce turnover rates and improve customer satisfaction.</p>
<p>In short, employee engagement positively impacts every aspect of a business.</p>
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<h2><strong>How to Increase Employee Engagement.</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Recognising and Rewarding Employees.</strong></h3>
<p>There are a few reasons why recognising and rewarding employees can increase employee engagement. First, when employees feel appreciated and acknowledged for their efforts, they are more likely to be motivated to continue working hard. Additionally, recognition can help build a positive relationship between employees and managers, fostering a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Finally, rewards prove that an organisation values its employees and is grateful for their contributions. This can encourage employees to stay around and contribute more to the company.</p>
<p>Employers who want to increase employee engagement should consider implementing a system of recognition and rewards. This could involve thanking employees publicly for a job well done, providing bonuses or gift cards, or even just taking the time to say &#8220;thank you&#8221;.</p>
<h3><strong>Providing Opportunities for Development</strong></h3>
<p>Employee engagement is critical to the success of any organisation. Providing development opportunities is one of the best ways to increase employee engagement. Here are three reasons why:</p>
<p>First, employees who feel they can grow and develop within their organisation are more likely to be engaged with their work. They feel a sense of ownership over their career path and are more motivated to do their best work. Additionally, research has shown that employees with development opportunities are more likely to stay with an organisation long-term.</p>
<p>Second, providing opportunities for development shows employees that you value them and their contributions to the organisation. This can lead to increased motivation and a more substantial commitment from employees.</p>
<h3><strong>Creating a Positive Work Environment</strong></h3>
<p>A positive work environment promotes a sense of well-being. When employees feel good physically and mentally, they&#8217;re more likely to be engaged in their work. A positive work environment helps promote a sense of well-being by ensuring that employees have the resources they need to stay healthy and happy.</p>
<p>A positive work environment fosters a sense of belonging. Employees who feel like they belong at their workplace are more likely to be engaged in their work. A positive work environment fosters a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported.</p>
<h2><strong>Why Employee Engagement Matters.</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>The Impact of Employee Engagement on Business Outcomes</strong></h3>
<p>Employee engagement increases productivity, profitability, customer satisfaction, and organisational commitment. In addition, employee engagement is associated with decreased staff turnover and absenteeism, as well as increased innovation and creativity. Ultimately, high employee engagement results in a more productive and profitable organisation.</p>
<h3><strong>The Impact of Employee Engagement on Individual Employees.</strong></h3>
<p>Engaged employees tend to be more focused, productive and motivated, which leads to better business outcomes. Second, engaged employees are more likely to stay with the company, reducing turnover and associated costs. Finally, engaged employees create a positive work environment that benefits all employees, promoting teamwork and collaboration. All of these factors contribute to making businesses more successful.</p>
<h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3>
<p>Business workplace is also essential to employee engagement and retention because it is where employees spend most of their time (or used too). This means that the workplace significantly impacts employees&#8217; feelings about their jobs and whether they feel connected to their work. Employees form strong relationships with co-workers at their workplaces. These relationships can be a significant factor in whether an employee stays with a company or not.</p>
<p>In this article, we have explored the benefits of employee engagement and provided tips for how you can increase it in your own workplace. Employers who want to increase employee engagement should consider implementing a system of recognition and rewards. Providing development opportunities is also one of the best ways to increase employee engagement.</p>
<p>The benefits of employee engagement extend not only to businesses but also to individual employees themselves.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/how-to-increase-employee-engagement-and-why-it-matters/">How to Increase Employee Engagement and Why it Matters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.loc8commercial.com">Loc8 Commercial Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Are Flexible Offices The Future of Work?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The flexible working phenomenon is upon us, giving employees and entrepreneurs the chance to work in a way that better suits their lifestyle and needs. In fact, it’s been growing in popularity in the 21st century, shaping the modern workplace -arguably- for the better. Flexible working is now a more recognised concept, with 77 per [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The flexible working phenomenon is upon us, giving employees and entrepreneurs the chance to work in a way that better suits their lifestyle and needs. In fact, it’s been growing in popularity in the 21st century, shaping the modern workplace -arguably- for the better. Flexible working is now a more recognised concept, with 77 per cent of employees working in organisations that provide some kind of flexible working, according to The Flex Factor report. So it’s no surprise office space is changing to accommodate for that.</p>
<h3><strong>So, what exactly are flexible office spaces?</strong></h3>
<p>Essentially they are shared spaces or ‘flexispace’ that has all the basic equipment and infrastructure needed. They have always been popular with start-ups and SME’s due to the flexibility, however, more and more blue-chips are seeing the benefits of flexible spaces. Flexible offices were initially set up so that an employee who usually worked from home or remotely &#8211; or has to drive long distances to the company&#8217;s main office &#8211; can instead work externally for a few hours or days, every week or month. Ideal right?! In fact, Flexible Office space operators have taken the largest amount of sq ft space in London over the last 12-18 months to deal with the demand. It’s going off a storm, and not only improving employee retention within bigger businesses, but proving the ideal and solution for smaller businesses too.</p>
<p>A few of the benefits?…</p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Image-for-Flexible-Offices.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-843" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Image-for-Flexible-Offices.jpg" alt="Flexible working" width="960" height="640" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Image-for-Flexible-Offices.jpg 960w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Image-for-Flexible-Offices-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Image-for-Flexible-Offices-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></a></p>
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<li>Flexible office spaces allow remote working employees to mix up their working week. Instead of being glued to a desk in one place, they have the option to work elsewhere: commuting to the main offices only when necessary. This helps with employee satisfaction, motivation and actually increases efficiency.</li>
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<li>Often flexible working spaces will have different employees from different businesses sharing the same building and in some cases the same office. This can be beneficial, fostering collaborative workplaces and mutually beneficial working relationships with others. No better way to create referrals, right?!</li>
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<li>As mentioned above- flexible office spaces are usually fully equipped premises, giving business owners access to everything they or their employees need, without the logistical and organisational nightmare. It’s fairly hassle free and also provides flexibility in terms of contracts, because unlike standard office renting- flexible spaces don’t have the long-term commitment with set durations or terms. Instead, you can hire the space on a month-by-month basis, with the option to extend for up to two years: depending on how it’s going and what you’re looking for. They can also grow as your company grows, which means they provide peace of mind when you need to downsize. This unique flexibility can allow you to keep control of the costs, which leads us onto the final benefit…</li>
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<li>Another major selling point is the cost-saving. Flexible offices generally have reduced overheads, because most providers include all of the expenses in one fixed monthly fee. Pretty neat, huh? This makes things easier to manage in terms of budgets, proving incredibly effective.</li>
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<p>Now it’s important to remember- flexible offices aren’t for everyone. It is still a relatively new concept and success may depend on the nature of the business, the company culture, management set up and of course: the employee themselves. Some employees need greater management, can feel a little disconnected from the business and may struggle to stay disciplined, focused and of course- not get distracted! The way to make it work for big companies? Well-structured arrangements, clearly clarified expectations, strong communication and regular targets/ tasks/ goals to work towards.</p>
<p>If flexible working is part of your company culture or potentially suitable for the stage your business is in, flexible office spaces work hand-in-hand to provide the ideal solution.</p>
<h3><strong>Will they take over traditional offices? We don’t think so, <u>not entirely</u>…</strong></h3>
<p>But they are becoming evermore popular- and with good reason! A number of traditional landlords are now also including flexible workspace within their offering, as they understand that some clients’ businesses are seasonal and may have larger teams for short periods when working on specific projects.</p>
<p>Got a question regarding work spaces? We’re here 24/7 offering FREE impartial advice.</p>
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		<title>4 of the coolest offices in the world</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Some offices are bland and boring, but not these ones! We’ve put together a list of some of the most unusual and definitely some of the coolest offices in the world. Melbourne Server Hosting If you are looking for ways to differentiate a typical office floor, why not stick a library room in the middle? [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Some offices are bland and boring, but not these ones! We’ve put together a list of some of the most unusual and definitely some of the coolest offices in the world.</span></span></p>
<h2><strong>Melbourne Server Hosting</strong></h2>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">If you are looking for ways to differentiate a typical office floor, why not stick a library room in the middle? All of sudden, office meetings feel more like the start of a murder mystery tale set in an English manor house</span></span>.</p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-806" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/3.jpg" alt="Coolest office" width="300" height="164" /></a></p>
<h2><strong>Couchsurfing</strong></h2>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Living up to its name and business, Couchsurfing’s office space is seriously cool and laid back. Looking more like a teenager’s basement than the office space of a global business, Couchsurfing employees enjoy sofas, swings and plenty of open space.</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-809" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/6.jpg" alt="Coolest offices" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<h2><strong>Inventionland Design Factory</strong></h2>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">This office is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. This office is designed with 15 different sets, ranging from pirate ships, race tracks, faux caves, red carpet walkways, a castle and a giant robot. Not only does the space have fun, creative decor, but the facility also has a state-of-the-art sound/video/animation studio and fully-equipped workshops for creating working prototypes of inventions</span></span>.</p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-811" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/8.jpg" alt="Coolest offices" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/8.jpg 640w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/8-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></p>
<h2><strong>Dropbox</strong></h2>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">The mission of the popular file hosting and sharing platform Dropbox is to make it easy for people to work comfortably from anywhere. So when it came time to design office space, Dropbox wanted the space to do the same thing. It’s an office that Dropbox likens to a city plaza: a mixture of public and semiprivate spaces that encourage workers to find their own personal bliss.</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/9.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-812" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/9.jpg" alt="Coolest offices" width="880" height="587" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/9.jpg 880w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/9-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/9-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px" /></a> <a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-813" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10.jpg" alt="Coolest offices" width="880" height="597" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10.jpg 880w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10-300x204.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10-768x521.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px" /></a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>1. Coffee There are so many incredible coffee shops in London and Soho is certainly not short of these. Coffee is actually an extremely important part of most of our work days, whether it be the morning wake up coffee, or the afternoon pick me up coffee! Tap Coffee has a great atmosphere and serves [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>1. Coffee </u></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>There are so many incredible coffee shops in London and Soho is certainly not short of these. Coffee is actually an extremely important part of most of our work days, whether it be the morning wake up coffee, or the afternoon pick me up coffee! Tap Coffee has a great atmosphere and serves brilliant cakes and pastry’s too, perfect for a Friday breakfast! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-1.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-774" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-1.png" alt="Coffee in Soho" width="793" height="500" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-1.png 793w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-1-300x189.png 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-1-768x484.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>2. Food </u></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD! There are so many amazing restaurants in Soho, which gives you a reason to go for a filling work lunch! One of our favourites is Balls and Company, specialising in different type of meat balls and even vegetarian balls. They also have a brilliant cocktail bar for after work drinks! Another favourite is Bao, small but TASTY and affordable making it perfect for work lunches.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-2.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-775" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-2.png" alt="Food in Soho" width="567" height="469" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-2.png 567w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-2-300x248.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>3. Art </u></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Soho is famous for it’s art galleries so if art is your thing, you’re in luck! The Photographer’s Gallery is famous globally located in an Edwardian Warehouse. </strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>4. LGBT COMMUNITY</u></strong></h2>
<p><strong>Soho is famous for it’s variety and culture. The LGBT community is huge in this area and is known for celebrating in some lovely bars and clubs. G-A-Y is a famous club that has many celebrities perform on stage.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-3.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-776" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-3.png" alt="LGBT in Soho" width="391" height="412" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-3.png 391w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-3-285x300.png 285w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>5. Soho Nightlife</u></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Looking for something to do on a Thursday or Friday evening after work? Soho is the perfect place for a drink (or five). The Box Soho is a private members club and pretty hard to get into but If you do you are in for a treat! Company Below is also a pretty great bar in a basement offering one of a kind creations in an intimate setting. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-4.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-777" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pic-4.png" alt="The Box Soho" width="291" height="239" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>6. Flexible Offices</u></strong></h2>
<p><strong>You have an abundance of choices with regards to flexible office options. Have a look through the options <u>&#8211; <a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office-space-to-let/soho-greater-london">OFFICE SPACE </a>&#8211; </u>or call us to discuss your requirements in more detail and we’d be happy to point you in the right direction.</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>When you think of a Corporate Workplace in London the places that comes to mind are The City, Canary Wharf, Liverpool Street, Holborn, Bank, St Pauls, Westminster, St James and Moorgate. It’s easy to assume that the majority of office&#8217;s here still look something like the following: But you would be wrong! There are of course still many trading [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">When you think of a Corporate Workplace in London the places that comes to mind are The City, Canary Wharf, <a href="https://loc8commercial.com/offices-serviced-office-space-to-let/liverpool-street-greater-london">Liverpool Street</a>, Holborn, Bank, St Pauls, Westminster, St James and Moorgate. </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">It’s easy to assume that the majority of office&#8217;s here still look something like the following:</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-740" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic2.jpg" alt="Corporate Workplace" width="868" height="541" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic2.jpg 868w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic2-300x187.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic2-768x479.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">But you would be wrong!</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">There are of course still many trading floors that operate this way with tonnes of paperwork and multiple screens on each desk. However, London like many of cities around the world are moving to a more collaborative working model.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">It’s not unusual to see a corporate workplace like this in The City today.</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-741" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3-1.jpg" alt="Corporate Workplace" width="1200" height="886" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3-1.jpg 1200w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3-1-300x222.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3-1-768x567.jpg 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3-1-1024x756.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-742" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic4.jpg" alt="Corporate Workplace" width="960" height="720" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic4.jpg 960w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic4-300x225.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic4-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">What are the main differences apart from a few bicycles hanging from the ceiling?</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Gina Lassman, ex HR Manager at International Law Firm Simmons &amp; Simmons says: “Everything has moved online, for example invoices, personnel records all used to be paper based but now everything is scanned and saved to the cloud.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">More people started working from home and staff were given ‘Vasco Tokens’ which gives them the ability to log on from their home PC enabling people to work remotely when required.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">More part time and flexible working arrangements were put in place and women were given the opportunity to work part time particular after coming back from maternity leave.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Open planned offices became more popular with the firm.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Offices used to be more enclosed with a few people working in each room.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Over the year’s office space changed with much more open planned structure leading to more collaborative working”.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">In addition, the concept of community is very central to this theory. Working together, having a more laid back environment and being encouraged to bounce off of each other for ideas is extremely common and celebrated rather than frowned upon. People are more accepting of new technology, culture, design and the possibility of new and exciting endeavours.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Boardrooms are quickly changing from this: </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-743" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic5.jpg" alt="Corporate Workplace" width="460" height="276" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic5.jpg 460w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic5-300x180.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">To this:</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-744" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic6.jpg" alt="Corporate Workplace" width="500" height="300" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic6.jpg 500w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic6-300x180.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Today, it’s common place to see a mixed boardroom of all ages from all backgrounds in a corporate workplace.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Staff bring their own laptops, mobiles and tablets. </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Tables could be made from metal, Lego, plastic, glass and many other materials. Chairs, lighting, wall design and technology all play a part in the evolving modern boardroom.</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-745" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic7.jpg" alt="Creative Boardroom" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic7.jpg 500w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic7-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">“Recent findings by index provider MSCI have found that organisations with a strong female influence on their boards perform 36% times more effectively than those without.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">According to MSCI,  a “strong-female influence” is defined as having three or more female directors, or alternatively, a female CEO and one another female director. Average numbers of female board members vary dramatically around the world, with the likes of Jordan, where only 4% board positions are occupied by women, while in the UK, on average, 25% of board members are female” Source: </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.sri-executive.com/news/females-in-the-boardroom/"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://www.sri-executive.com/news/females-in-the-boardroom/</span></u></a>  </span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>10 Start-ups to watch out for in 2017, Could they float on the stock market too? Start-up businesses by new and serial entrepreneurs are one of the most exciting things happening to our business economy. We have seen a huge rise in new companies forming over the past couple of years. Most aim to keep [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">10 Start-ups to watch out for in 2017, Could they float on the stock market too?</span></span></h2>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Start-up businesses by new and serial entrepreneurs are one of the most exciting things happening to our business economy. We have seen a huge rise in new companies forming over the past couple of years. Most aim to keep their overheads low and often launch from the comforts of their own home or coffee shops. </span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/start-up-pic-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-731" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/start-up-pic-1.jpg" alt="Start-Ups" width="903" height="677" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/start-up-pic-1.jpg 903w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/start-up-pic-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/start-up-pic-1-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Most start-ups are self-funded but a lucky few are heavily backed meaning they can grow from a bedroom business to having a global presence in no time.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Start-ups used to mainly appear in industries like Tech, Media, Product and Fashion but we are seeing a pattern towards Property, Finance, Education and Healthcare.</span><span style="color: #000000;">  </span><span style="color: #000000;">The rise of Virtual Reality, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Wearable tech, Automation and mobile means that these industries are growing quicker than ever before.</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Spotify.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-730" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Spotify.jpg" alt="Start-Up Spotify" width="900" height="675" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Spotify.jpg 900w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Spotify-300x225.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Spotify-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">It’s easy to be intimidated by bleak statistics where 8/10 start-ups fail in the first 18 months.</span><span style="color: #000000;">  </span><span style="color: #000000;">This is evident in the lack of start-ups that IPO in 2016 but we expect a huge number of new start-ups to go public. Who could they be?</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">1.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">AppDynamics</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">2.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Snapchat</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HotelTonight</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">4.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Spotify</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">5.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Qualtrics</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">6.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Cloudera</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">7.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Dropbox</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">8.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Blue Apron</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">9.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">    </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Stich Fix</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">10. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Airbnb</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">It’s public knowledge that AppDynamics and Snapchat have already filed to go public this year and we are confident of many more. </span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-727" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3.jpg" alt="Start-Ups" width="800" height="600" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3.jpg 800w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pic3-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">These companies fill many different office spaces with some having more than one office. Take a look at these offices we have available for you to rent and experience working in a similar environment to these great start-up &#8211; </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">The Shard, SE1 &#8211; </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/976/london-bridge-street-london-se1"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/976/london-bridge-street-london-se1</span></u></span></a></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/shard-pic.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-728" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/shard-pic.jpg" alt="Start-Ups space" width="940" height="407" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/shard-pic.jpg 940w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/shard-pic-300x130.jpg 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/shard-pic-768x333.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Shoreditch/Old Street &#8211; </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1493/westland-place-london-n1"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1493/westland-place-london-n1</span></u></span></a></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Westland-Place.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-732" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Westland-Place.png" alt="Start-Ups space" width="496" height="319" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Westland-Place.png 496w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Westland-Place-300x193.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Kings Cross &#8211; </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/750/east-side-kings-cross-station-london-n1c"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/750/east-side-kings-cross-station-london-n1c</span></u></span></a></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/east-side-kings-cross.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-724" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/east-side-kings-cross.jpg" alt="Start-Ups space" width="550" height="238" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/east-side-kings-cross.jpg 550w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/east-side-kings-cross-300x130.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Soho &#8211; </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1029/sheraton-street-london-w1f"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1029/sheraton-street-london-w1f</span></u></span></a></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></span><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sheraton-street.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-729" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sheraton-street.jpg" alt="Start-Ups" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sheraton-street.jpg 700w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sheraton-street-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Chelsea &#8211; </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1536/fulham-road-london-sw3"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1536/fulham-road-london-sw3</span></u></span></a></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fulham-palace-road.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-725" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fulham-palace-road.jpg" alt="Start-Ups" width="560" height="373" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fulham-palace-road.jpg 560w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fulham-palace-road-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">The City &#8211; </span></span><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1028/devonshire-square-london-ec2m">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1028/devonshire-square-london-ec2m  </a></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Untitled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-733" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Untitled.jpg" alt="Start-Ups" width="700" height="467" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Untitled.jpg 700w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Untitled-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>By: The Social Shop Founding Director www.thesocialshop.co.uk</h2>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">After noticing a gap in the market for a social media marketing agency for SME’s, I launched The Social Shop late in 2013 after spending 8 years working my way up recruiting for the marketing and advertising agency sector.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Knowing I had 3 month’s wages in the bank to support me whilst I got the company off the ground, my first aim was to make sure I could cover my mortgage. I did what I knew best and used LinkedIn as a new business platform; luckily my first client came in the shape of a well-known restaurant in Camden.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">As one client turned into two, then five and then ten, I had to make a decision on an office. My overheads had to increase and in order to be taken seriously, I needed an office space. I moved into a space that my first client owned which was helpful as I didn’t have a clue where to find available office spaces! This first space in Camden was great as I was working alone. However, as I hired my first employee and my client base was growing, I needed to move somewhere neutral so all of our clients were treated equally.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">I was paying a lot for this space but had nothing else to compare it to, the 3 month notice period also didn’t seem a problem when I signed up. I quickly realised that as my cash-flow was forever up and down, being tied down to a contract with anyone was a commitment and I couldn’t stick to it for too much longer.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Therefore, we went from our own office space to a co-working incubator in Camden by a start-up called ‘Work.Life’. </span><a href="https://work.life/"><u><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">https://work.life/</span></u></a><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">  </span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Work.life_.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-716" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Work.life_.png" alt="workspace work.life" width="1440" height="900" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Work.life_.png 1440w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Work.life_-300x188.png 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Work.life_-768x480.png 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Work.life_-1024x640.png 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">‘Work.life’ was great; We were one of the first businesses to move into their first office. We were suddenly in a creative working environment with others in similar industries which was quite motivating. In addition, this space came with free tea, coffee and biscuits! Those that know me know I like to eat a lot of biscuits and drink a lot of tea, so the saving alone was fantastic! </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">We had access to free talks, events and were networking with new companies on a daily basis. However, I slowly realised the flexible work space in London was becoming hugely popular and there were other options that were not only more affordable, but more accessible than Camden. We were only there for 6 months but it supported 5 of us including interns. We met lots of SME’s that were in the same situation as us and the flexibility of being able to cancel our contract with 4 weeks’ notice was great.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">We were very close to moving into Work.Life’s second office, a new space in London Fields, Hackney, as this was closer to where I lived. However, the desk cost was the same and contract restrictions were the same which wasn’t beneficial. </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">Whilst I was looking for a new flexible working space, I attended a networking event at a small incubator in Old Street which had a big personality; It was called ‘Launch 22’ based in Corsham Street. </span><a href="http://www.launch22.co.uk/"><u><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.launch22.co.uk/</span></u></a> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Launch-22.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-717" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Launch-22.png" alt="Workspace launch 22" width="1440" height="900" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Launch-22.png 1440w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Launch-22-300x188.png 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Launch-22-768x480.png 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Launch-22-1024x640.png 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">This place was just as cool, albeit with less capacity and free biscuits. However, it was slightly more affordable and in the heart of Tech City; A location that adds a huge amount of value to our credibility. Launch22 is a registered charity with 2 branches in Liverpool and London. Since joining we have become part of the family, a group of small businesses looking to grow with free mentorship and support from the large network of people associated with the incubator. The best thing about Launch22 for us is that we can cancel our monthly rolling contract anytime with 1 weeks’ notice. Being a small company, things can change for us on a monthly basis so this level of flexibility being in the heart of the city is awesome!</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">I have seen the pop up of many new but more expensive flexible workspaces around me over the past few years. I now understand there are office brokers like Loc8 Commercial, who are the best people to speak to about finding a suitable office space for your business. Speaking to office brokers reduces the timeframe and personal stress of finding somewhere new. Loc8 provide a free and impartial overview of the market and is very helpful in the way that they can give us new options that we may not have known previously. Add to the fact they gave us an insight into the workspace industry then it’s a win win.</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Loc8.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-718" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Loc8.png" alt="Loc8 Commercial office search" width="1440" height="900" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Loc8.png 1440w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Loc8-300x188.png 300w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Loc8-768x480.png 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Loc8-1024x640.png 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;">If we were currently looking to move offices we would want to view the following 3 options from looking at Loc8’s website: </span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #069ccc; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;">Serviced Office to let: Curtain Road, London</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1682/curtain-road-london-ec2a"><u><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1682/curtain-road-london-ec2a</span></u></a></span></p>
<h1><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #069ccc; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 15pt; font-weight: normal;">Serviced Office to let: Westland Place, London</span></h1>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1493/westland-place-london-n1"><u><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1493/westland-place-london-n1</span></u></a></span></p>
<h1><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; color: #069ccc; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 15pt; font-weight: normal;">Serviced Office to let: White Lion Street,</span></h1>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1033/white-lion-street-london-n1"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://loc8commercial.com/office/serviced-office-to-let/1033/white-lion-street-london-n1</span></u></a></span></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/guest-blog-chose-work-flexible-workspace/">Guest Blog: Why we chose to work in a flexible workspace</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.loc8commercial.com">Loc8 Commercial Blog</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The one thing we do know from the EU Referendum result to leave is that it could take up to 2 years to fully exit the EU after Article 50 has been triggered. The uncertainty has not only caused worry and concern for people but for many businesses too. Business owners currently looking for leasehold [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">The one thing we do know from the EU Referendum result to leave is that it could take up to 2 years to fully exit the EU after Article 50 has been triggered. The uncertainty has not only caused worry and concern for people but for many businesses too.</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/24600489394_35b53e4822_b.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-682" src="https://loc8commercial.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/24600489394_35b53e4822_b.jpg" alt="Flexible approach pre Brexit" width="768" height="1024" srcset="https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/24600489394_35b53e4822_b.jpg 768w, https://blog.loc8commercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/24600489394_35b53e4822_b-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Business owners currently looking for leasehold office space have a tricky decision on their hands. Do they continue to look at longer term leases or move to a more flexible solution? Some of our clients have already decided it’s not worth waiting any longer to see what plays out and have taken workspace. Many others are now seriously considering this type of space due to its flexibility. We have documented in a previous blog about the huge rise in serviced office space across the UK with the industry set to be worth up to 126billion in the next 10 years.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">It’s no surprise that flexible workspaces are popping up everywhere, due to their affordability, flexibility, networking ability and locations.</span><span style="color: #000000;">  </span><span style="color: #000000;">It’s fair to say there is no worse time for businesses to commit to long term office leases. </span><span style="color: #000000;">No one can predict the impact of Brexit on property values across the country, so purchasing or leasing office space is risky business. As we have experienced in past recessions we have to maintain a lean business plan making as much profit as possible and riding the wave.</span><span style="color: #000000;">  </span><span style="color: #000000;">Tying businesses into 5 – 10 year leasing deals makes no commercial sense at all. </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; letter-spacing: -0.05pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Experts are predicting the UK to develop relationships globally, outside of the EU when we finally leave– will such relationships require businesses to adapt their global footprint?</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; letter-spacing: -0.05pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">It’s clear we all need to think more flexibly about location, accessibility, business growth, overheads and workspace requirements. The main reason for the rise of co-working spaces and serviced offices is because there is less commitment involved.</span><span style="color: #000000;">  </span><span style="color: #000000;">You can often break a contract with 4 week’s notice without any penalties.</span><span style="color: #000000;">  </span><span style="color: #000000;">The traditional model is restricting business growth, strategy and has been called old fashioned. Along with increased lease rates this solution is no longer attractive.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; letter-spacing: -0.05pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">Along with the 9-5 model, the hours people are working and level of freedom and flexibility needed to keep people motivated, balance work and life means serviced offices are a great support mechanism for this. The latest generation of millennials see flexible working options as a must-have. It seems the Brexit vote is the catalyst to further speed this process.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; letter-spacing: -0.05pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">The current climate makes strategic business planning difficult. Having the choice and ability to flex workspace is key as businesses move with the times.</span><span style="color: #000000;">  </span><span style="color: #000000;">Often scaling up and down on a regular basis. Forward-thinking businesses want to position themselves to flexibly ride out the current storm and see light at the end of the tunnel when the economy is more stable</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span><span style="color: #000000;">“While it seems that no one knows the long term implications of Brexit it’s fair to say that the uncertainty and the lack of a clear plan (or at least the communication of one) has caused a fair bit of chaos. Add to the mix, ever evolving technologies and ‘disruptive’ companies, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult for companies to plan for the next 5 to 10 years which used to be the norm. Companies, now more than ever, need to be agile and able to adapt quickly to market conditions, trends and new technologies. A flexible workspace solution is just one of the ways that companies can mitigate risk in an uncertain time. It will allow them to adapt quickly to evolving market conditions, whether that be upscaling or downscaling. Occupancy rates in serviced and managed offices have been increasing faster post referendum so the evidence suggests companies are taking a more flexible approach to their workspace needs pre Brexit” said Lee Grodent, MD Loc8 Commercial.</span></span></p>
<p>If you are looking for office space pre Brexit and want to discuss how a flexible office solution could be the ideal solution then please do give our consultants a call on 020 3031 8563.</p>
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