Why are Traditional Companies and Large Corporations Moving to Coworking Spaces?

Contrary to popular beliefs, coworking spaces and serviced office in Jakarta are not made solely for freelancers, tech startups, and small businesses. According to Coworking Resources, there is a growing trend of large corporations moving some of their business operations into coworking spaces. If we take Avenue8 Offices as an example, more than 50% of our members are involved in more “traditional” businesses. The allure of coworking spaces to small businesses is very clear; However, for large companies with (seemingly) infinite resources, working out of coworking spaces do not seem to be an obvious nor most economic choice. So why are traditional companies and large corporations choosing coworking spaces and virtual offices over regular offices?

1.    To Reduce Employee Commute Times

An increasing number of companies are using coworking spaces and serviced offices to set up their satellite or branch office. These satellite offices are set up to provide some conveniences to employees, such as shorter commute times, being closer to clients, and more. Especially in a city with notoriously heavy traffic like Jakarta, Coworking Spaces and Serviced Offices are very useful as they provide a convenient and cost effective option for companies to set up their satelite office.

2.    To Increase Interactions with Innovative Startups

Another reason for companies to set up satellite or branch offices in coworking spaces and serviced office is also to allow more interaction between their employees and innovative startups. Being in coworking spaces and interacting with other companies can provide employees of large corporations exposure to innovative ground breaking ideas they would otherwise not get outside of coworking spaces.  Companies hope to bring this culture of creativity to their respective companies

Coworking Spaces usually provide open working areas where members can carry out discussions or socialize (Source: Avenue8 Offices)

3.    To Increase Employee Productivity

With all the amenities already provided by the coworking space and serviced office, employees no longer have to be burdened by day to day office operations and maintenance. Some coworking spaces like Avenue8 even provide Concierge Service to all members to help them deal with all the little stuff that comes their way. As such, members can fully focus on the work that matters thus increasing their productivity.

4.    More Cost Effective Option

Coworking Spaces and Serviced Office provide all the amenities a company need to function – a comfortable fully furnished office, meeting rooms, unlimited high speed wifi, free flow coffee tea and mineral water, daily office cleaning, receptionist and office manager, and more.

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