Open plan workspaces aren’t just the fashionable trend, they’re a smart way for companies to fit more workers into the same amount of rentable space. Ever since the “great recession” in 2008, the average square foot per employee has diminished by at least 25%. Smaller spaces and less square footage means smaller fixed costs for companies and more collaborative workspaces for employees. To that end, sharing workspace with other companies in a serviced office means getting the benefits of a cohesive office space that reduces cost without sacrificing amenities and available services.
Shared spaces keep money in your account
Working in a shared office environment versus a traditional style space means that your businesses can focus on finding the perfect workspace for your employees and not have to worry about where to put hallways, conference rooms, and general office configuration. With business centers and shared office environments not only is the layout and construction already taken care of, but sharing the square footage of conference, reception, and kitchen spaces across multiple companies lowers your individual share of the cost.
Instead of housing a ten person company in 2,000 square feet to account for multiple offices, hallways, kitchens, and conference spaces, shared office environments can comfortably house the same ten person company in 700 square feet with access to these same spaces. With added services such as high speed Internet access, phone answering, and building amenities included in the monthly rate, businesses can keep both their workspace and services costs down. Looking at it another way, a single shared conference room can avoid having to take on the liability of another 300 square feet!
