While not without its challenges, 2024 is looking positive for the flex workspace industry so far. In this first quarter check-in, we reflect on the continued rise of hybrid work and how changes in the geopolitical landscape are impacting our choices on workspace. Join us as we tap into the minds of our executive team – CEO Brad Krauskopf, CXO Rebekah Murphy, and CPO John Preece – to explore these questions and more. Global trends and local impact Our Founder and CEO Brad Krauskopf gives a quick breakdown on how the year has been so far for the sector – and some key areas operators should ..read more

Home to a host of large and established corporations, Martin Place is undoubtedly a centre of business and finance in Sydney. It’s also a national Australian icon in popular culture, thanks to its many heritage buildings and features, high-end retail and entertainment options, with unmatched accessibility.   Nestled above the Rolex Boutique within a state heritage-listed Martin Place building, Hub Martin Place offers three levels of premium flexible workspace alongside an aperitivo bar, business lounge, lifestyle concierge, and a world-class lifestyle and wellness program.  Bein ..read more

In 2013, Hub Australia became one of the first certified B Corporations in Australia – and the very first coworking space provider to achieve certification.  Eleven years later, we’re still going strong in the movement. As we prepare for our fourth B Corp recertification this year, we reflect on our commitment and efforts to create a positive impact on people and the planet. Empowered to achieve more In the decade since Hub Australia first became a Certified B Corp in 2013, we’ve grown in so many ways as a business.  The things we’ve achieved include:  Expanding to 15 loca ..read more

Count her in. Invest in women. Accelerate progress. That’s the United Nations’ theme for IWD 2024 – and one that Hub Australia has, in fact, been embracing for years.  From advocating for diversity and inclusion in our staff team to launching community programs to empower women in business, here are just some of the things we do – and aim to achieve – to support women at Hub. Enabling equity in the workplace International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress, call for change, and celebrate the courage and determination of women.  This year’s IWD came right off the back of the ..read more

This International Women’s Day, we’re taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on women and celebrate their amazing achievements. Here are some of our members at Hub Australia, sharing their thoughts on challenges in workplaces, hopes for progress – and advice for women following in their footsteps. Georgia Falloon, Sales Manager, Playground XYZ Georgia Falloon What does IWD mean to you?  International Women’s Day is a day of reflection and celebration for me. It’s a time to honour the incredible achievements of women throughout history, to acknowledge the progress made towards ..read more

Companies are increasingly recognising the importance of putting their employees’ health and wellbeing first. And workplace wellness programs are slowly but surely becoming a must-have in an organisation.  Yet, a recent Oxford University study suggested that such workplace wellbeing programs are in fact ‘a waste of time’ – and are not as effective as we think. Is that true? If so, why are workplace wellness programs failing – and is there a way for us to get it right? In this article, we explore these and more. Don’t settle for the clichés A recent Oxford University study sugges ..read more

Hub Australia is proud to be a Certified B Corporation – a for-profit business that meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.  But what exactly is a B Corp certification, why is it important – and how can businesses apply for one? Read on to learn all you need to know about Certified B Corporations. What is B Corp? Certified B Corporations (or B Corps) are companies that B Lab has verified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and acc ..read more

Our walls at Hub Local – Box Hill are adorned with stunning artworks by local artists – thanks to our experience partner, ColourSpace.  Not only does these artworks brighten up our space and enhance the experience for our members, but by partnering with ColourSpace, we get to be a part of their mission to support local emerging artists too.  In this article, ColourSpace founder and director, Scott Ko, and curator, Meghan Oare, tell us all about the what and the why of the business. Bringing the gallery into workspaces  Unlike a traditional art gallery or art leasing busines ..read more

A cancer diagnosis instantly upends a person’s world in every way. But work often remains an important part of their lives, as it gives them some form of normality, purpose, and security.  The struggle, though, is when leaders and teams lack the practical know-how in supporting employees affected by cancer, whether as patient or carer. And this is where MyMuse comes in.  Nikki Shah, founder and CEO of MyMuse, was our 2023 Flexi Impact member, who is now based at Hub Customs House. She tells us more about what MyMuse does – and the personal tragedy behind it. Sobering statis ..read more

To help business owners and teams get more out of their in-office days and love where they work, we have launched our most flexible workspace experience membership to date. Introducing: our Flexi Memberships. What are Flexi Memberships?  When it comes to the future of work, the general consensus is that hybrid working is here to stay. And this is evident at Hub Australia, with 70% of our members coming to our space on an average of two to three days a week.  With this in mind, and to further enable businesses to get more out of their in-office days, we’ve launched Flexi Memberships ..read more