The document summarizes trends in the growth of the coworking movement between 2011-2013. It notes that 439 coworking spaces opened and 78 closed in the US during this period, with most located in cities over 120,000 people. New York and California had the most spaces. Benefits of coworking included increased productivity. Surveys found coworkers viewed their spaces positively and an increasing number of freelance workers and organizations were utilizing flexible work arrangements and coworking spaces. The document also discusses factors influencing the growth of the coworking industry such as increasing numbers of freelance and remote workers as well as employer and public support for flexible work arrangements.
21. But incentive
helps
Deskmag, Global Coworking Survey 2012, supported by Deskwanted
22. ‘Of large
enterprises
surveyed, 62.5%
have already
rolled out new
ways of working.’
Unwork and Regus, Study: VWork:
Measuring the Benefits of Agility at
Work, 2012
ANZ Centre, Melbourne, designed by Hassell
23. Only 9.7% of people in these
organisations would like to work from
home.
The preference is for local work, and a
less thanRegus, Study: VWork: Measuring the Benefits of Agility home.
Unwork and
20 minute commute from at Work, 2012
24. 40% of students
and 45% of young
employees would
accept a lower-
paying job if it had
more flexibility.
Cisco, Connected World, 2011
27. ‘Coworking spaces are a
terrific way to foster
collaboration and innovation.
The outcome is a more
creative Sydney.’
Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney
28. What will be the distribution of the market
between coworking spaces and business
centres?
What role do coworking spaces play for
freelancers? For companies?
How will flexible work impact the broader
economy?