In this episode, we discuss the 2020 Global Coworking Growth Study which unveils industry insights and trends, market size projection, and key statistics in the coworking space. Links: Coworkinginsights.com/old-reports Coworkingresources.org Show Notes: 01:08 - Deciding to launch the first global coworking study 06:02 - Why desk prices are dropping in major cities 07:36 - Potential plans for coworking expansion post-COVID-19 08:28 - “From the survey, 77% of coworking operators were planning to open up new locations by the end of 2020” - Alberto Di Risio 11:31 - Analyzing the emerging trends ..read more

In this episode we discuss what the future holds for coworking and remote work as people begin to return to their workplaces. After surveying both longtime and first-time remote workers across the globe, the report you will hear about will analyze the outcomes of the world’s largest remote work experiment to date. Links: Coworkinginsights.com/reports Show Notes: 01:16 - Background on those surveyed for this report 02:35 - “Most people do rank remote working quite highly” - Kelly 04:03 - The advantages and disadvantages of remote working 06:04 - Where will people choose to work in the future ..read more

The rapid outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the world has caused companies to completely readjust their operations in an effort to halt the spread and, quite frankly, to stay in business during these challenging times.  In this episode, you’ll gain insight into how the spread of COVID-19 has affected the coworking and shared office community. We referenced a survey that ultimately gathered information related to the opportunities spaces have identified to support themselves and one another during these uncertain times. Links: Here’s How the World’s Coworking Spaces are Navigating ..read more

In this episode, we’ll provide key insight into the newly released 2020 desk price index report. In this report, we’ve analyzed data from over 12,000 spaces in more than 170 countries to see how price competition is changing. This is the second annual Desk Price Index — the most extensive comparison of global desk prices to date. Links: 2020 Desk Price Index Report Show Notes: 01:19 - The monthly desk price global average drop percentage 02:30 - The most expensive desk prices in the world 04:58 - Average hot desk prices in Toronto, Canada & India 06:58 - China culture shift in the cowor ..read more

In this episode, we will discuss the most common demographics of people who use coworking spaces. The results will continue to show the demand for more desks and private offices in coworking spaces than ever before. As coworking proves to be a more flexible, economical, and productive option for companies and freelancers alike, these spaces will continue to be home to many different types of workers in a range of industries. Links: Who Uses Coworking Spaces? Most Common Demographics Time Stamps: 02:35 - Common uses of coworking spaces 04:21 - Large companies that are utilizing coworking spa ..read more

In this episode, we discuss the major trends that are driving the expansion and opening of new coworking spaces. This data was gathered from 2019 CMCAs Official Data Report so you can better understand the contemporary coworking scene. In the full report, we illuminate the key demographics of our voters, their coworking habits and expectations, and special behind-the-scenes insights from coworking space staff. This data is critical to understanding what people really value while coworking and which features make for the best coworking spaces around the world. Links: 2019 CMCAs Official Data R ..read more

In this episode, we discuss the top three features that members look for in a coworking space. This data was gathered from 2019 CMCAs Official Data Report so you can better understand the contemporary coworking scene. In the full report, we illuminate the key demographics of our voters, their coworking habits and expectations, and special behind-the-scenes insights from coworking space staff. This data is critical to understanding what people really value while coworking and which features make for the best coworking spaces around the world.    Links: 2019 CMCAs Official Data Report ..read more

In this episode, we discuss global capacity data from coworking spaces around the world. How many people can fit in a coworking space, on average, across 11,000 spaces? The answer may surprise you. We also review continental averages and compare the average capacity of spaces in the Amsterdam, Bucharest, Hong Kong, and Miami. Interesting and practical, this data can help space managers and real estate developers understand how their space compares to the average in their markets.   Show notes 0:50 – Average capacity data overview 2:05 – Global average capacity 3:35 – Continental capacity ..read more

Welcome to Coworking Insights, a podcast that dissects data from the coworking industry in a fun and interactive way. We strive to understand how coworking is developing worldwide and how space managers and developers can use this data to optimize their product-market fit. During this episode, we will explore data illustrating the global distribution of coworking spaces distribution and review what coworking markets are growing the fastest. We will also dive into desk prices in Mexico and Central America and include takeaways from our recent visitation there.   Discussed: 2019 DESK PRICE ..read more

As the coworking industry evolves it offers customers more choices from workspace amenities to pricing. In this episode, we analyze data from across 10,000 coworking spaces globally to see how workstations are configured. We specifically discuss global averages compared to a new space, Bay 3 located in Tampa, Florida. As a global average, how many desks are there in a coworking space? Find out on this episode.   Discussed: Bay 3 Coworking   Show Notes: 01:35 – Space Configuration Global Averages 01:56 – Desks, Offices, and Meeting Rooms supply comparison 02:23 – How Bay 3 determin ..read more