Coworking is defined as the sharing of a flexible workspace by (typically) self-employed, independent professionals who wish to work together in a communal, collaborative setting rather than the traditional employee-only office. More recently these spaces are being referred to as ‘flex spaces‘. Most coworking spaces now offer a variety of workspace options and membership plans … Continue reading Would coworking work for you & why?
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Feeling lonely & isolated at work – what could the solution be?
Being lonely at work can have a negative impact on business in the long term. Coworking and flexible office spaces can bring a sense of community, connectivity, calmness and wellbeing as well as a more structured day. Isolation and feeling lonely seem like very personal, private problems, but they are much more than that. These … Continue reading Feeling lonely & isolated at work – what could the solution be?
Coworking & flex space for businesses what are the top 10 benefits?
Coworking has been growing steadily over the last decade because many people now recognise the benefits to working in this type of environment and in recent times its frequently been referred to as ‘flex space’. Demand for coworking and flexible private office space, desk hire and meeting room hire in Newry has increased massively in … Continue reading Coworking & flex space for businesses what are the top 10 benefits?
Remote working, why is Newry the perfect location for business.
Remote working is so much more productive take it from someone who commuted to work an hour each way for years. An hour on a good day! Our coworking network was founded a decade ago and I really do realise now how lucky we are to be so brilliantly located for business and for life. … Continue reading Remote working, why is Newry the perfect location for business.
Coworking member’s good news story illustrating collaboration in its kindest form!
Liam Brogan, coworking member of The Hub Newry, a partner in Killowen Distillery, along with co-founder and head-distiller Brendan Carty and team; have adapted to some of the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak by changing production from whiskey and craft spirits to the World Health Organisation approved formulation 1 of Alcohol Hand-rub. During March 2020, … Continue reading Coworking member’s good news story illustrating collaboration in its kindest form!
Coworking Member Spotlight – Conor Rooney, Holistic Therapist
Coworker’s Name: Conor Rooney Company Name: Wellconor Job Title: Owner & Holistic Therapist Website: www.wellconor.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wellconor Twitter: @wellconor Facebook: wellconor Instagram: @_wellconor_ Coworking Member Spotlight Hello, I’m Conor. I’m a certified & experienced practitioner in Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy & EFT. I take pride in helping you to nourish your happiness, find your calm and achieve … Continue reading Coworking Member Spotlight – Conor Rooney, Holistic Therapist
Finally they might believe that remote workers do actually work productively!
“Having to convince everybody that you do, in fact, have a real job?” With everything going on right now people will realise that just because your job might be home based or remotely based that you do actually do more than: Start your day at midday whilst still lying in your bed Take phone calls … Continue reading Finally they might believe that remote workers do actually work productively!
Coworking Member Spotlight – Darren Mag Aoidh Irish Language Translation Services
Coworker’s Name: Darren Mag Aoidh Company Name: TurnText∞Tiontéacs Translation Job Title: Irish Language Translation and Advice Services Coworking Member Spotlight What is your expertise? English to Irish translation in diverse fields including HR & Marketing, Technical Translation, Public Sector and Drama/Scripts. Proofreading and Editing Services (Irish and/or English) Preparation of Irish texts for publication … Continue reading Coworking Member Spotlight – Darren Mag Aoidh Irish Language Translation Services
We’re Still Here To Keep Our Community Together!
The Hub Newry is here to help you stay sane, alive, and to get you back on track. Our initial response plan is aligned with putting our members and community first and keeping them safe. We are effectively communicating through a moving target, crisis management, running a marathon without a finish line so we have … Continue reading We’re Still Here To Keep Our Community Together!
Postponement of The Hub Newry & Partner Events
Due to the progression of the (COVID-19) Coronavirus our scheduled events have been postponed until further notice. We are disappointed but following government advice, have decided to take this measure to keep our members and wider community safe. As soon as we have more news we will update you!
Business Update – The Hub’s workplace revisions for safely journeying through COVID-19
The Hub’s workplace is open for business and ready to safely welcome you back! To our members, business partners and friends. The past months have been challenging but our coworking community and wider networks have and will continue to support each other through. We continue to monitor and respond to constantly changing circumstances and are … Continue reading Business Update – The Hub’s workplace revisions for safely journeying through COVID-19
Brand New ‘Ask The Expert’ Online Circle Launches!
“An educated consumer is our best customer….” That was one of the most successful retail tag lines of all times. There are many coaches, accountants, marketers etc in our ever-expanding network – so how do you distinguish yourself? We believe the answer to that is #Education and #Service – and so Suzanne Murdock and Eve … Continue reading Brand New ‘Ask The Expert’ Online Circle Launches!
Maggie’s Coworking Cafe Announcement
‘Maggie’s Coworking Cafe’ will be operated by ‘Belles’ from Saturday 1 February. Commenting on the forthcoming change, Suzanne Murdock the Co-Founder of Maggie’s said “We established Maggie’s as Northern Ireland’s first coworking café in March 2019 and it has been our privilege to work with our excellent team to serve the Newry business and wider … Continue reading Maggie’s Coworking Cafe Announcement
Curating a career in coworking!
We asked our amazing ‘Coworking Curator’ Abbie Kennedy how she reflects on having been a member of our Hub team for over a year now in the capacity as Hub Community Manager. Her reflections were positive! How has your role evolved since you first started @ The Hub? Since first starting @ The Hub my … Continue reading Curating a career in coworking!
Hub Coworking – ‘The centre part of a wheel, fan, or propeller’
coworking hub (hŭb) n. The centre part of a wheel, fan, or propeller. A centre of activity or interest; a focal point: Hollywood is the hub of the US movie industry. The Hub Newry may not be anything to do with the US movie industry, but it certainly does have a star studded line up … Continue reading Hub Coworking – ‘The centre part of a wheel, fan, or propeller’
Coworking and what it means for Northern Ireland…
This week we are over in Poland attending the Coworking Europe Conference 2019. After the success of last year’s conference in Amsterdam, this year the conference is being held in Warsaw with over 600 delegates from Europe and other international countries from as far away as the US and India in attendance. The Irish delegation … Continue reading Coworking and what it means for Northern Ireland…