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Why Coworking Centers Are the Type of Office Space Preferred by Young Workers

In this blog, we’re taking a deep dive into why coworking centers are the office space preferred by young workers over traditional office spaces. 

Here are a few notable facts about young workers and their office space preferences that are relevant to the discussion:

• In a recent survey conducted by Samsung and Morning Consult, Gen Z workers revealed that they are disillusioned with traditional work
• The same survey found that Gen Z workers seek more flexibility in where and how they work
• Gen Zers (born between 1997 and 2012) rate work-life balance as their top career priority alongside career growth and development of skills
• Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) will account for an outsized portion of the U.S. workforce by the year 2029
• Adobe’s 2023 global study on modern work finds 78% of Millennial employees say that they would switch jobs to get a better work-life balance
• Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) workers place high value on workplace flexibility and seek better work/life balance.
• Gen Xers arguably were the first generation to push back against traditional work schedules and office environments

Read on to learn more about why coworking centers are the type of office space preferred by young workers and how coworking centers are uniquely positioned to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals.

Coworking Centers: The Office Space Preferred by Young Workers

The coworking centers offered by Carr Workplaces provide you and your younger workers with alternatives to traditional office space. 

Our coworking spaces are designed to be comfortable, warm, professional environments that encourage collaboration and innovation. You won’t find impersonal cubicles and harsh fluorescent lights in coworking spaces as you would in traditional office rentals.

One of the primary reasons coworking centers are the type of office space preferred by young workers is the community, connection, and relationship-building opportunities offered there. Coworking spaces offer a multitude of connection and relationship-building opportunities that aren’t usually available in traditional office settings. 

At our coworking centers, your team members are invited to join a vibrant community of engaged, like-minded professionals.

They can opt to chat with their colleagues and the other professionals working from the center in a variety of informal settings. These informal settings include our community cafés, kitchens, libraries, and other communal spaces designed to facilitate connection.

All of our coworking centers also host monthly networking events to facilitate relationship-building (and referrals) between the folks working from our centers. 

Our on-site community management teams are there to support you and your team members in your day-to-day operations but they also are there for casual conversations and to offer a friendly face during a busy workday.

Working from a coworking space also is likely to inspire your younger team members.

Our coworking centers are filled with entrepreneurs and professionals of all ages who are going after their dreams, pursuing success, and building their companies one proverbial brick at a time. 

Coworking Spaces: Centered On Experience and Convenience

Located in high-end metro and suburban locations, our coworking centers provide more than a prestigious business address for your company. They are intentionally designed to improve work-life balance and offer convenience to your team.

When you work from our coworking centers, you and your team won’t be stuck in a drab office park in an uninspiring industrial area on the edge of town.

Instead, our coworking spaces are thoughtfully-planned to provide professionals of all ages with easy access to everything needed for work and life outside of work. 

Our coworking centers are strategically situated within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, parks, walking trails, and other area attractions. 

This allows young workers, in particular, to do their food shopping on their way home, pick up a gift for a birthday party on their lunch break, or get their steps in with a quick walk in a nearby park. All of the above can translate into better work-life balance.

Your team members also will enjoy the convenience of complimentary gourmet coffee and tea and filtered water available in our community cafés. They’ll appreciate that most of our centers include on-site fitness centers, parking, EV chargers, and proximity to public transit and major highways, as well.

Additionally, our nationwide network of coworking centers offer younger team members options to work closer to where they live, thereby reducing commute times and further increasing work-life balance.

Support for a Variety of Work Preferences, Schedules, and Styles

The top reason coworking spaces are the office space preferred by young workers is that they allow employers like you to offer them flexible workspace options.

Coworking spaces are intentionally designed to support fully remote, hybrid, and 100% in-person work arrangements. Our coworking centers support a variety of work preferences, schedules, and styles as well.

When you and your team work from our coworking centers, you’re able to choose from a multitude of in-person workspace options. These physical office spaces are ideal for younger workers who prefer in-person work or hybrid work arrangements.

Options Available in Coworking Centers

In-person workspaces include our upscale, fully-furnished private offices. Private offices are ideal for work that involves confidential, client meetings and/or that requires quiet, dedicated space.

Team spaces and team suites also are on offer at our coworking centers. Team spaces and suites can accommodate multiple team members and often include shared collaboration space that’s well-suited for project-focused work.

For your employees who do their best work in a social atmosphere, consider our Dedicated Desks and Touchdown Desks in our shared office spaces. These options are also useful with flex schedules and for team members who don’t require private office space.

In a coworking space, you can lease all of the above in-person workspaces on an incremental basis (once or twice per week, several times each month) or for more frequent, daily use. You won’t have to commit to long-term leases as you would with traditional office space.

At our coworking centers, you’ll also have the option of securing Virtual Offices, which are the perfect solution if your team is fully or mostly remote. 

Virtual Offices provide a prestigious address for your company and can include virtual administrative support from our community engagement/support staff. 

Key Takeaways: Why Coworking Centers Are the Office Space Preferred by Young Workers 

• Increased opportunities for collaboration, connection, and relationship building
• On-site networking events and access to a vibrant business community
• Coworking centers often conducive to better work/life balance
• Rich on-site amenities and services
• Access to a variety of workspace and office space options, from private offices and team suites to Virtual Offices and shared office space

Ready to discover how coworking spaces can help you recruit and retain younger workers? Schedule a free tour of a Carr Workplaces coworking center near you or call us at (866) 983-5814. 

Check out another post from our thought leadership blog series, “5 Ways Coworking Centers Support A Healthy Work-Life Balance.”