Have you noticed a difference in your productivity when you’re in a good mood? One study found that happy employees are up to 20% more productive than unhappy employees. Happy people are more motivated and hardworking. They show up to work and are less likely to quit. So how do you produce happiness in employees? Flexible work schedules. The hybrid work model boosts productivity by maintaining happy employees.

The right work culture and environment is the key. An appreciation and desire for remote working and work-life balance has sparked in employees. But if they do not have an ideal space at home, many remote workers will likely look for shared work spaces.

Research shows that people who belong to shared work spaces report levels of thriving that approach an average of 6 on a 7-point scale. This is at least a point higher than the average for employees who work in regular offices.

There are many reasons for this:

Flexibility

Most shared work spaces, like e|spaces, provide 24/7 access. Employees can come and go when they please. This provides a lot more balance between work life and personal life. If you have a commitment during the day, you can leave when you need or take the day off without a worry. Flexible hours, work-life balance, and the ability to work closer to home create happiness in employees. With happier employees, the hybrid work model boosts productivity.

Community

A shared office space can feel more like a community than a workplace. Employees from different companies can get to know each other, and new friendships help boost morale. A community with regulars and familiar faces makes people excited to go to work, which increases productivity. At e|spaces, employees can socialize in the café, kitchen and other common areas.

Networking

When you have so many people in the same workspace with so much in common, it’s only a matter of time until you start to network. Establishing and maintaining relationships becomes easy, and new opportunities start to flow organically. e|spaces provides the community of professionals the opportunity to network. Networking not only contributes to the success of your organization, but to employee morale and company culture.

Motivation

There’s an energy of productivity in the air when you’re around driven people. A study by the Global Coworking Survey by Deskmag found that 85% of the participants felt more motivated when working out of a shared office space. Most spaces such as this provide a calm, clean environment that keeps employees relaxed, which promotes comfort, contentment and motivation.

With the year soon coming to an end, there is no better time for companies to make a change. The new year ahead provides the opportunity to assess your organization’s success. Are the employees happy and productive? Is your workspace beneficial? If not, take advantage of the chance to embrace change in the new year. See how a shared office space can positively impact your organization.

e|spaces offers locations in Orlando, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville and Franklin where you can choose from various-sized dedicated, private offices, meeting rooms or coworking space to meet your professional needs. All come equipped with furniture, free parking, free WiFi, an IT help desk and tons of all-inclusive amenities.

 

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