There is something to be said about having a dedicated workspace. We’ve all seen that the pandemic caused more and more people to work from home. Having the ability to complete your work wherever you are can bring freedom and flexibility to your day, but there are also challenges when it comes to productivity and focus. The patter of tiny feet, the barking of a dog, the temptation to clean out the garage or maybe even start the new season of that Netflix show… they can all lead your mind elsewhere. Having a quiet place to work away from everyday distractions, when sought, will ultimately benefit your work performance.
Increase Productivity
Let’s say you’re working from home and, out of the corner of your eye, you see the dishes from last night’s dinner and the mound of laundry forming at the end of the living room couch. You start thinking about your personal to-do list; “I need to wash those dishes before the stack gets bigger… and I really should fold the laundry and throw in another load before this one topples over.” But what you really need to be thinking about is your work to-do list.
The main benefit of having a dedicated, professional workspace is the increase of productivity. The common saying, “out of sight, out of mind” comes into play once you introduce a dedicated office or workspace. When you aren’t looking at things you could be doing then you stop thinking about them and can focus on the work that needs to be done. There’s no substitute for the privacy a private office or meeting room affords you outside the home.
Improve Work-Life Balance
Another benefit to having a dedicated workspace is that it allows you to organize your time and keep your priorities straight. Time is cherished and no one wants work to take over life; it’s important to draw a clear line. A workspace or private office can be used to set business hours – when you’re in that office or meeting room, you’re working. Finding an office space outside the house will help to improve your work life balance so you aren’t letting work and personal time negatively overlap.
Networking
It’s difficult to form relationships and network with others from home. Meeting face to face, or even just talking to someone by the water cooler, is still a great way to build professional relationships.
At e|spaces, networking is basically a built-in benefit Dozens of professionals from a variety of industries, all working in the same place, many in the exact same office and conference room situation you’re in. Your private office could be right next to the coworking space of a future client. That big collaboration you’ve been brainstorming about could be put into motion after taking a seat together in the common area. The person at the desk across from you could recommend vendors for your next event. These situations play out every day at our office, coworking and meeting room locations and are consistently cited by our members as an important reason why they choose e|spaces.
A Variety of Meeting Rooms
Whether they are in person or virtual, meetings will constantly be occurring in the workplace. A major benefit to finding a dedicated workspace outside of the home is to have a place for these meetings.
Conducting or even participating in a virtual meeting requires two core things: 1) Reliable technology and a professional background, and 2) A quiet, distraction-free area.
Complimentary virtual backgrounds are blurry, often glitch and can engulf the user due to poor lighting. What seems to be a beautiful city skyline from a top floor office can easily turn into a blinking lagging monster because the software can’t always separate the person from the background. Not only does the background matter but inadequate video quality and lighting can also decrease professionalism. Find a clean and clear meeting room or office space with ample lighting so a virtual background is not necessary – e|spaces has everything from dedicated Zoom Rooms to 50-person conference tables with cameras and microphones for a seamless experience.
The other requirement for conducting a virtual meeting is a quiet, distraction-free area. Our Zoom Rooms, offices and meeting rooms are private and professional.
So it’s time to get your own dedicated workspace. It’s no longer convenient to set up shop at a dining room table or a random coffee shop. Distractions exist in many places but a coworking space can help combat any disruptions. Becoming an e|spaces member not only provides a dedicated workspace, but it offers other amenities such as private offices, hourly meeting and conference rooms, coworking and common areas, and the impression-making, professional space many of us seek. If you want to improve your productivity, have a solid work-life balance, network and have impressive office and meeting space in Nashville, Franklin, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Orlando, then consider letting us assist you with finding the perfect space for you.