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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱. 𝗙𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝘁 Someone recently emailed me saying coworking is overpriced and due for a crash. I disagree, and here are some numbers that suggest otherwise:  • UK & Ireland now host 3,829 coworking spaces (Q1 2025), with 1,145 in London alone.   • The UK coworking market is valued at USD 1.94 billion in 2025, expected to hit USD 2.86 billion by 2030 (CAGR 8%)   • In Q1 2025, UK flex inventory grew 8.1 % QoQ, 31.6% YoY to over 8.6 million sq ft   • Average desk occupancy across EMEA/UK is 74.7%   • Regional momentum: Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds reporting 18% annual flex / coworking growth   • And corporate demand is rising: 69% say flex spaces boost collaboration, 57% say they increase happiness at work. So is coworking dead or overpriced? The data suggests the opposite. It’s evolving, shifting toward quality, community, hybrid models, and regional hubs. If you’re betting on smart coworking, this moment might be one of its most interesting. If you want to invest in Rebel Workspace before the next boom, get in touch. #RebelWorkspace #Coworking #OfficeTrends #FlexibleOffice #StartupJourney

💡 Why More People Are Choosing Coworking Over Working From Home Across the UK, more people are leaving the home office for coworking spaces. It’s not just about Wi-Fi or coffee — it’s about connection, structure, and wellbeing. After years of remote work, many have realised that isolation limits creativity, focus, and growth. Coworking spaces now offer more than desks — they’re communities that inspire productivity, collaboration, and belonging. They give people a reason to show up and thrive alongside others. As hybrid work becomes the norm, these shared environments are redefining what it means to “go to work.” The future isn’t about where we work — it’s about how connected we feel while doing it. That’s exactly why we’re building Atelier Spaces — to help people discover inspiring, affordable, and community-driven workspaces across the UK. #Coworking #FutureOfWork #Community #HybridWork #Entrepreneurship #UKBusiness

📣📣Manifesto Value: Doing over Saying 📣📣 The coworking movement has always been built by doers — communities and spaces that value experimentation, trying new formats, and learning by action, rather than focusing on just talk. In coworking, true impact happens when someone says “Let’s try this” and then goes ahead and does it — launching a pilot project, rearranging space for a different kind of event, or designing a collaboration across regions. Research supports this orientation. A cross-cultural study found that individuals with stronger “action orientation” (i.e. the capacity to initiate and persist in actions) displayed significantly greater well-being and more effective goal-enactment across Germany, New Zealand and Bangladesh (Chatterjee, Baumann & Osborne 2018, https://lnkd.in/efrb7nwD). Meanwhile, a major review of workplace motivation highlights that proactive effort — working with others, for others, through others — fosters motivation and sustained performance (Grant & Shandell 2022, https://lnkd.in/eZmGfcHF). And in the domain of job search, researchers found that action-state orientation moderated how intentions became actual behaviour: those more action-oriented were more likely to translate intention into doing (Song et al. 2006, https://lnkd.in/ek-AFMAq). For the Swiss coworking scene, our commitment to “doing over saying” means more than talk: it means piloting a new event format, co-hosting a cross-space workshop, or simply rearranging collaboration zones to spark something new. Each action signals movement. Each experiment opens learning. Each idea executed brings us closer to the future of work. 👉 What is one small action your space (or you as a member) could take this week to embody “doing over saying”? Share it or keep it in motion. 🚀 #CoworkingSwitzerland #CoworkingManifesto #ActionOverWords #FutureOfWork #CoworkingCulture #CommunityDriven

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗢𝗜 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 Most professionals join coworking spaces for better design, flexible desks, and amenities - but the real value lies in something less visible yet far more powerful: 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. Every coffee break can lead to a new partnership. Every shared workspace can spark a fresh idea. Every small “Hey, what do you do?” can open doors you didn’t expect. Coworking isn’t just about saving costs -  it’s about 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that help your career and business grow. The real ROI isn’t measured in square feet - it’s in the people you meet. #DirectSpaces #CoworkingCulture #Networking #FutureOfWork #BusinessGrowth #CommunityDriven #CoworkingIndia #WorkInspired #OfficeVibes

When people hear “community,” they often think it’s just about happy hours or casual networking events. But in the world of coworking and flex space — community is strategy. Here’s the truth: The magic of a thriving coworking space isn’t in long meetings or forced friendships. It’s in the loose ties — the simple, everyday connections that happen naturally between professionals who would have never crossed paths otherwise. Think about it: A quick hallway chat can turn into a client referral. A shared cup of coffee can spark a collaboration. A member introduction can unlock a new opportunity. That’s not fluff — that’s business growth through connection. When you design or manage a coworking space, focus less on trying to make everyone best friends, and more on creating an environment that encourages accessibility, curiosity, and connection. ✅ Learn what your members do. ✅ Introduce people who might help each other grow. ✅ Create moments for genuine, low-pressure interaction. Because the power of coworking isn’t just in the square footage — it’s in the collisions of ideas, ambitions, and possibilities that happen inside those walls every day. That’s what makes flex space more than real estate. It’s a platform for community, collaboration, and opportunity. #Coworking #FlexSpace #Leadership #CommunityBuilding #Networking #CommercialRealEstate #SerendipityLabs #WorkplaceStrategy

Everyone says a successful coworking space is all about location, perks, and polished branding. Well, I think they’re wrong… After 5+ years of running 3 spaces and welcoming 1500+ members, I’ve learned that what keeps people coming back has nothing to do with the beanbags or barista coffee. It’s this: 1. Real humans, not just receptionists: People don’t stay for swivel chairs and the coffee syrups. They stay where they feel seen. Hire (or be) someone who knows names, makes introductions, and creates a “hey, I’ve got you” kind of vibe. 2. Mini moments > mega events: You don’t need to host a summit to build culture. You need a “how was your weekend?”, shared snacks, group chats, casual conversations about plans, and community rituals people look forward to. 3. Storytelling that connects: Don’t just post pictures of your hot desks. Tell the story of the community…the wins, the people, the behind-the-scenes moments that make your space magnetic. ✨ The best coworking spaces aren’t perfect, instead they’re personal. I’m currently building a new online community for indie coworking founders and community managers who want to do this differently, with less corporate and more connection. If you already have, you’re building (or dreaming of building) a space that feels human-first, I’d love to connect. #coworking #communitystrategy #coworkingspace #coworkingfounder #remoteworkculture #connectionfirst #communityledbusiness #communitybuilding

Coworking demand keeps climbing as hybrid work solidifies, with the U.S. market reaching 152M SF and 8,420 locations nationwide. Here’s what stands out: 🔹 152M SF across 8.4K sites, led by Dallas, Atlanta, and Phoenix. 🔹 Memberships average $225/month, showing steady demand. 🔹 Local brands gain ground with community-focused spaces. 🔗 Full story in the comments below.

The workplace has transformed over the last decade—and coworking spaces are at the heart of that change. What started as a niche for freelancers and start-ups has gone mainstream, attracting everyone from solo entrepreneurs to global enterprises. But one group stands out in embracing this shift: Generation Z. Why? For Gen Z, coworking isn’t just about a desk—it’s about culture, community, flexibility and alignment with values. These spaces reflect the way they want to work and connect in a world that blurs the lines between digital and physical. Coworking isn’t a trend—it’s a generational movement shaping the future of work. Click below for a full article on Gen Z and the importance of coworking spaces. https://bit.ly/3VVxSRc #Coworking #GenZ #Flexibility #FutureOfWork #Community #CoworkingSpaces

🔥 The momentum keeps building on Day 1 at Coworking Europe 2025 — and the 14:10 sessions dive deep into growth models, marketing transformation, and external forces shaping the coworking industry. Three powerful rooms, three perspectives — all tackling the big questions. 🏗️ Expansion through "management agreements" and other asset-light models A strategic session on how operators can scale faster and smarter through management agreements, hybrid leases, profit-sharing, and franchising — and what landlords expect in return. Featuring a 15-minute keynote from Jonathan Mills (Osborne Clarke - UK), followed by a high-level operator panel with Pedro Del Río Celorio (Aticco), Dr. Christoph Schneider (International Workplace Group plc), moderated by Zoe Ellis-Moore. 💡 Marketing in the age of AI — what comes after Google? Search habits are changing fast. Google costs are rising. AI is reshaping discovery and brand visibility. So what now? This panel breaks down real strategies operators are using in 2025 — from AI-driven positioning and social search to offline tactics and community-powered growth. With Oscar Garcia Toledo (First workplaces), Rafał Pisklewicz (THE SHIRE - Beyond Coworking), Yoav Rimon (Mindspace), Greg Miley (Clockwise Offices). Moderated by Pauline Roussel. 🌪️ Coworking’s external challenges — navigating the storm Economic uncertainty, subleases, AI disruption, remote work shifts, return-to-office trends… How resilient is coworking really? A keynote by Joachim Gripp (Design Offices) kicks off this deep-dive analysis, followed by a high-level discussion with Axel Kuborn (Silversquare), Ewelina Kałużna (Business Link), and Sam Jackman (Shared Access) Moderated by Jean-Yves Huwart. Whether you're scaling, redefining your marketing strategy, or preparing for macro-shifts — these sessions offer actionable insights straight from industry leaders. 🚀 See the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dAx9YW3j #CoworkingEurope #FutureOfWork #FlexOffice #CoworkingTrends #HybridWork #ConferencePreview #AIMarketing #WorkspaceInnovation

📣📣 Manifesto Value: Flexibility over Rigid Structure📣📣 In coworking, flexibility isn’t just about where we work — it’s about how we think, connect, and create. The best coworking communities evolve with their members: they adapt to new rhythms, ideas, and possibilities rather than staying fixed within a single format. Studies show that flexible and hybrid work models now account for over 28 % of full-time employees, and employees in flexible environments report higher satisfaction, engagement, and productivity (OfficeRnD 2024; BLS 2023). Flexibility has become one of the most valued aspects of modern work, with 83 % of workers stating it as their ideal work model (Slack Future Forum Pulse 2023). These findings affirm what coworking has practiced for years — that adaptability fuels both innovation and well-being. That’s why our Coworking Day on a Train 2025 is more than just an event; it’s a moving symbol of this manifesto value in action. As we gather on the tracks this November 26th, we’ll embody what it means to work without walls: blending motion, connection, and creativity into one shared journey. 🚆 Flexibility over rigid structure means reimagining what a workspace can be — and remembering that sometimes the best ideas happen when everything else is in motion. Join us on the 26th of November and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eM4Au2Yt #CoworkingSwitzerland #CoworkingManifesto #FlexibilityOverRigidStructure #Trainnation2025 #FutureOfWork #HybridWork #CommunityDriven #MobilityInWork #Innovation Digitale Nomaden Schweiz