Local workspaces with heart – where micro business belongs
Over the past week, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on what makes coworking more than just a place to work and why that matters for micro business, especially those rooted in local communities. From speaking at The Growth Network event in Newry, to preparing for a European Coworking Day pop-up celebration at Space NI [&h
The new social infrastructure: Why coworking spaces matter more than ever
In a world that feels increasingly polarised politically, economically, and socially the question many are asking is: how do we begin to rebuild the social fabric that holds our communities together? The answer might be closer than we think. At the recent Royal Society Of Arts Annual Patron’s Lecture the spotlight was very m
S4 Ep.6 “Flexible work is about people” with Benjamin Carew – and how tech can smooth the journey
📢 “Flexible working isn’t just about location – it’s about people. You don’t leave home for a desk, you leave to collaborate, connect & be part of a community.” – Benjamin Carew, Co-founder of Othership 🎙️ What does true flexible working look like? It’s more than hybrid schedules – it’s
From coffee to community: hospitality driven tips for integrating food & beverage in coworking
“The coworking industry oozes hospitality in an extraordinary & intentional way. In a world of remote & tech we need to feel connected & listened to with that feeling of belonging that sitting down to a great cup of coffee or fresh bite to eat with a coworker can bring.” Suzanne Murdock The integration of [&hel
The hybrid & remote workplace features heavily in the property sectors!
Some fantastic flexible workplace conversations & speakers at PropertyWeek‘s recent WorkSpace Conference. Hybrid & remote working featured heavily and I particularly enjoyed the discussions around repurposing offices and exploring the question “Employee experience, how can we work harder to get employees to
7 Top trends from recent ‘future of the workplace’ conferences.
Wow, it’s been hectic lately, many of the workplace conferences, workshops, meetings that were put on hold for the past two years seem to have all been rescheduled into a condensed, two month period. I’m certainly not complaining! Themes and trends have centred around sustainability and employee workplace experienc
Standout takeaways from the Flexible Workspace (FlexSA) Conference 2022
May’s conference was jam packed full of amazing speakers from in and around the world of the flexible workspace! Themes and trends centred around sustainability and wellbeing from various perspectives as well repurposing data, energy, partnerships and making clever use of marketing.
Humanity in the workplace – 4 ways that flexible workspace environments can help
With everything going on at the moment the word ‘humanity’ keeps rightly popping up. What about ‘humanity in the workplace’? I thought this was a very worthwhile topic to explore. As business owners, team heads, whatever line of business we’re in we owe it to ourselves and those in our workplace to try and be [&helli
S2 Ep3. The balance between productivity & social interaction with Melanie Burnier
Suzanne talks to Melanie Burnier, founder of The Work Hub in Switzerland (with locations in Vevey and Bulle). Melanie, is also CoPresident of the Swiss Association of Coworking and is a big advocate of coworking in rural areas. They talk about: coworking is the alternative to commuting – the balance between productivity
S2 Ep2. Sustaining energy & focus in the workplace & beyond with Russell Zehtab
Suzanne talks to Russell Zehtab of Silk Mentoring, an educator and trainer in growth and relations and has vast experience in working with a diverse range of clients from around the globe. With a magnetic personality and positive outlook on life she’s an awesome approach on how live and work in our highest energy
6 simple steps to help your flexible workplace mitigate rising energy costs!
When it comes to energy pricing in the next couple months, costs are set to shoot up and it looks like they’ll be here for a while… It’s not just domestic homes that will be affected but businesses too, commercial premises up and down the land. But is there anything that can be done NOW […]
5 perspectives of sustainability in the flexible workspace industry!
The flexible workspace industry is heavily marketed as promoting its green environmental credentials and low carbon footprint, championing less commuting, LED lighting, green teams, roof gardens and electric car charging points. But there are many elements to sustainability and not just those relating to the buildings that peo
4 Ways to power your productivity and cultivate your unique, flexible solution!
Creating your own agenda, ignite that energy by discovering your individual flexible working environment and toolkit! Life is one big juggling act, we all work in different ways, at different times, with ever changing mindsets and scenarios arising. How can we really harness our time, energy, skills and cultivate a more flexib
7 tips to being your unique, most energetic & productive self!
Are you curious about how to be your best, most energetic & productive self with the time & skills that you have available? As a business owner or remote worker do you ever ask yourself “Why do I never have any time?” or “Why is my to do list always getting longer, I just feel […]
How are coworking operators keeping member communities engaged?
Keeping a coworking community engaged during a pandemic and working from home??? Kate Tattersfield, journalist & copywriter caught up with Suzanne Murdock, Our Co-Founder and Director part way through the pandemic to understand how The Hub as a coworking operator was keeping its member communities engaged during this time.
Would coworking work for you & why?
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 space
