Are you ready to come back to the office?
A flex office may be the solution to returning to the office – at least part time!
As we have all seen, the way we work has been forever changed during this past year as companies have navigated through the pandemic.
While the trend towards working from home was growing before COVID19, it was cemented during the pandemic! Remote workers like the flexibility of working from home, and large companies have found that work can be done successfully outside of the office.
Many folks would prefer to continue working from home permanently. However, as time goes on, many workers miss the office and are ready to return – at least part time. They feel a sense of loss of connection with fellow workers, zoom meeting fatigue sets in, the line between home and work blur, and often they find themselves working more hours. A study, Pandemic Workday, by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that the average working day increased by 48.5 minutes during lockdown, equivalent to two extra working days a month!
Company executives also have concerns. Collaboration is more difficult through zoom meetings. Maintaining company culture is challenged. As companies hire new employees training for specific roles can also be a challenge from home.
Flex offices offer solutions to many issues facing both companies and their workers. Two major areas are:
Flexibility. A remote worker may want to come into an office a couple days each week and work the rest of the time from home. Some tasks may be easier accomplished at home. While in the office connections can be made with other employees, meetings with clients face-to-face can be scheduled and company resources utilized.
Affordability. A flex office allows companies to reduce the square footage of their office space, thus reducing cost. Workers may share the same space on alternating days. The flex office also allows you to grow to scale as your business needs change, without a long-term commitment.
At Executive Support Center we offer part-time and full-time office rentals without any long-term commitments. Our administrative staff works alongside your company, answering your telephone calls and directing them to you. Your mail and receipt of packages are handled, whether or not you are on premise. Fiber internet and print services are available for your use. Several meeting rooms are also available for your use on a reservation basis.
Why not call us today at 206.248.1082 to see if Executive Support Center can assist you in your return to the office!