Carr Workplaces
10 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade To a Dedicated Desk

May 24th, 2024

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed how we work. According to a recent report from Gallup, a hybrid work arrangement is now the type of environment preferred by most U.S. workers.

Hybrid work provides professionals with the best of both worlds. Working on a hybrid basis provides team members with the in-person time and space required to collaborate on projects and build relationships with both coworkers and clients face-to-face.

At the same time, hybrid work arrangements allow team members to work from home at least part-time, which makes balancing work and life responsibilities easier. As a result of this seismic shift toward hybrid work, the popularity and use of Dedicated Desks by businesses of all sizes continues to grow.

Many of our clients are in the process of transitioning from Virtual Offices to Dedicated Desks because of the benefits offered by in-person work. Our clients recognize the value of having a physical space in which to meet with clients, team members, partners, and funders.

In-person work also comes with fewer distractions and increased opportunities for networking and relationship-building.

Check out these top 10 reasons why you should consider upgrading to Dedicated Desks.

1. Dedicated Desks: A Flexible, Budget-Friendly Option

At Carr Workplaces, clients whose businesses are experiencing growth but who still want to spend conservatively often choose to transition from Virtual Offices to Dedicated Desks.

Dedicated Desks provide you and your team with shared face-to-face time in the same physical space without the need to commit to full-time office space. You can lease multiple Dedicated Desks for your team as your company grows, adding additional desks as your team expands while keeping your operating expenses in check.

2. Expanding Services

Many of our Virtual Office clients upgrade to Dedicated Desks as a result of expanding their service offerings as well.

When you expand your service offerings, it often comes with the need for physical office and meeting spaces that can be easily accessed by clients and team members. All of our coworking centers are strategically situated nearby public transit and in easy-to-access locations that include parking on-site for ultimate convenience. 

3. Business Expansion

 Another reason why our Virtual Office clients often transition to Dedicated Desks is because their book of business has grown. When your business experiences growth, you typically need to hire additional team members.

When you add new members to your team, it’s important to be able to meet with and train those team members in person. Transitioning team members to Dedicated Desks also translates into more face-to-face time, which may be necessary as your business scales.

4. Access to Professional Meeting Space

Yet another reason why our Virtual Office clients often upgrade to Dedicated Desks is to access our awarding-winning professional meeting and conference rooms that are available on-site in our coworking centers.

Our nationwide network of coworking centers include on-site, all-inclusive meeting and conference rooms that may be booked by the hour, day, or week.

Instead of meeting with a client at a restaurant or coffee shop, book one of our high-end, fully-furnished meeting and conference rooms to impress clients, funders, and partners alike.

5.  On-Site Networking

When you upgrade to a Dedicated Desk, you’ll also be invited to attend our weekly and monthly networking events to help you broaden your professional network and get to know the other professionals working from our coworking centers.

As a Dedicated Desk client, that means you can expand build your professional network without needing to even leave the building!

Of course, there are loads of opportunities for informal networking as well, whether it’s over coffee in our on-site community cafés or chatting at the proverbial water cooler with other folks working from our coworking centers.

6. On-Site Amenities and Support from the Carr Workplaces Community Management Team

Another popular reason why our Virtual Office clients upgrade to Dedicated Desks is for the rich on-site amenities and support included with a dedicated desk. As a client at one of our coworking centers, you’ll enjoy access to on-site parking, fitness centers, and event space as well as complimentary gourmet tea and coffee and filtered water.

As a Dedicated Desk client, support from our on-site community management team is included with your lease, too. Our community management team is available to manage your deliveries and mail, answer phone calls on behalf of your business, meet and greet your guests, and print and scan documents as needed.

7. Better Work/Life Balance

While working from home remotely provides team members with a host of benefits, it does come with its own drawbacks. Chief among them is that when you work from home 100% of the time, it can be difficult to separate work life and home life.

Interestingly enough, a recent study published in the Harvard Business Review found that approximately 70% of employees say they prefer working from a coworking space rather than working from home.

Here’s why: working in a physical office space in a coworking center often translates into better work-life balance. When you leave a physical office space, it’s often much easier to achieve mental separation from work and leave your work in your office.

8. Fewer Distractions Than Working From Home

One of the biggest complaints that both employees and employers have about working from home on a full-time basis is the number of distractions associated with working from home.

Family members and pets often distract us from the tasks at hand when we work from home. The ability to access and work from a Dedicated Desk can positively impact productivity and provide the space required for focused work.

9. Mentorship for Young Team Members

Younger professionals stand to benefit from hands-on, in-person mentorship, which Dedicated Desks can easily facilitate. Working remotely on a full-time basis makes mentorship more challenging because of the lack of physical proximity and face-to-face interactions.

Opting for Dedicated Desks also provides early career team members with exposure to best practices, which can be modeled by managers and fellow team members.

10. Build Company Culture

One final reason why our Virtual Office clients often make the transition to Dedicated Desks is to build or grow a strong company culture, which is often difficult to do when you’re fully remote.

When you and your team members are in a physically present in a shared workspace, it’s much easier to communicate and reinforce company values and goals.

Key Takeaways on Why You Should Upgrade To Dedicated Desks:

• Dedicated Desks provide team members with better work/life balance.
• Additional mentorship opportunities for junior team members.
• Ability to scale up (or down) physical office space as needed.
• Dedicated Desks offer a lower price point than private offices.
• Access to on-site amenities, support, networking opportunities, and professional meeting space.

To learn more about what our Dedicated Desks can offer you and your team, schedule a free tour of one of our coworking centers near you or call us at (866) 983-5814.

For more on the power of dedicated desks, be sure to check out “Dedicated Desks And How They Benefit Your Business: A Complete Guide.”