The Benefits of a Coworking Space in Madrid
The benefits of a coworking space in Madrid
There’s no doubt that the Covid pandemic has changed our understanding of what is a workspace is. A recent coworking space report by Buffer (2022 State Of Remote Work) interviewed 2,000 remote workers, of which 41% confirmed that their preference would be to work from coworking spaces, rather than just a traditional office.
And although the coworking revolution arrived later to Spain’s shores, coworking spaces are booming in numbers, with up to 30% of office spaces set to be dedicated coworking offices by 2030
As a result, many companies now offer their employees stipends to use towards coworking spaces to offer them greater workspace flexibility. Apps like Croissant let individuals book Madrid coworking spaces by the hour with no commitment needed. So why wait? Here are just some of the benefits of working in a coworking space.
The benefits of coworking spaces
1. Collaboration
Coworking spaces are both a better place to collaborate in your own team and with people outside your company. Working alongside other people is a great networking opportunity as well as a good way to get chatting and pick up some new ideas.
You can mix with people in the floating desk section or forge long term relationships with your fixed desk or private office neighbours. At Area, we have people from all over the world, working in all kinds of different industries, who could provide insights for your work.
2. Cost
Coworking spaces can work out cheaper for both workers and employers.
For workers, there’s no need to heat you home during the day, no commute to pay for, and the tea and coffee is free!
For employers, the are no office renovations or repairs to pay for with coworking sites, all bills are included, and they don’t need to pay such a big deposit on a building. With coworking spaces all your costs are included in your membership fee.
3. More cred with clients
In Area, we’ve got the space packed with plants and beautifully designed furniture all in an airy, spacious setting. If you have to impress clients, this is the coworking space to come to.
Also being kitted out with high speed wifi, Logitech cameras and screens, light-filled meeting rooms and a beautiful kitchen will help win those clients over. Coworking spaces are more casual than traditional offices (and more appropriate than your home office…) to help your clients relax, and to create good impressions.
4. It’s totally flexible
At Area Coworking Madrid we have day passes as well as monthly rolling contracts, so there is no need for a long term commitment to get coworking in Madrid. So if for whatever reason you need to take a pause or end your coworking membership you can do so at any point.
Check out all Area’s options for flexible coworking spaces.
5. It’s time efficient
There are lots of aspects to Coworking spaces that make them easy to avoid too much ‘down time’. Like fast internet with no interruptions, as well as having meeting rooms for video calls and meetings, free tea and coffee and printing all set up and ready to go.
That is of course unless you WANT some down time, in which case at Area Coworking Madrid we have 2 chill out zones and the kitchen to chat, relax or just sit and stroke our dog, Rufi.
6. It alleviates loneliness
Working from home can be lonely, one of the main remote working challenges. So whether you feel you’re more productive working from home or from a coworking space, it’s good to at least split time between the two to get more person to person interaction.
Coworking spaces are designed for people to mix and mingle, so a little face-to-face time with work colleagues or other coworkers can help alleviate that loneliness you might feel at home all day.
7. A change of scene
Sometimes something as simple as getting out of the house can boost creativity and help get those creative juices flowing. Moving to a new environment can be that spark of inspiration needed – most people who work in a coworking space report feeling more productive as well as more creative.
8. Access 24h
With our fixed desks and private offices, you get 24 hour access Monday-Friday, meaning you can work the hours that suit you. This is especially helpful for people who work for clients abroad, like many digital nomads!
9. Work-life balance
A separation of home and work is always a good thing, to keep the home as solely a place of rest and relaxation.
Area Coworking Madrid also comes with perks like social events, yoga and local discounts.