Jeremy Fennema Jeremy Fennema, an accomplished IT executive with over two decades of experience, has been at the forefront of driving technological innovation and strategic growth within the e-commerce and IT sectors. As a former VP and CTO, Jeremy has honed his expertise in digital transformation, agile methodologies, and operational excellence. His remarkable ability to navigate complex challenges and convert them into strategic opportunities, coupled with his adept leadership in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and implementing solutions that significantly enhance customer enga ..read more

Workspace Strategies founder Karen Condi recently joined the Allwork.Space Future of Work Podcast to offer her essential expertise for those considering venturing into the coworking business. Coworking spaces generate enhanced revenue for property owners through higher rents per square foot and the ability to rent shared spaces multiple times, eclipsing traditional lease incomes. Commercial property owners are leveraging coworking models to meet the demand for flexible, on-demand workspaces from both small entrepreneurs and large enterprises. This article is based on the Allwork.Space Future ..read more

Recent data suggests a growing desire among U.K. employees to work from abroad while maintaining their positions at companies based in the country.   According to a report published by the Daily Mail, a study conducted by the international money app Zing found that nearly a quarter (23%) of U.K. workers want to work fully remotely — allowing them to live anywhere in the world while employed by U.K. firms.  The research, which surveyed 2,000 U.K. adults, revealed that Generation Z (defined in the survey as those aged 18-24) is at the forefront of this trend, with 44% expressing a ..read more

U.S. wage growth has returned to its pre-pandemic rate of 3.1% as of March 2024, according to the Indeed Hiring Lab’s April 2024 Labor Market Update.   However, Indeed’s data reveals that the increase in wage growth has been uneven across sectors — with some industries experiencing a more dramatic increase than others.   According to the report, the top 5 sectors with the highest posted year-over-year wage growth were:   Legal – 5.7%   Dental – 4.8%  Childcare – 4.8%  Cleaning & Sanitation – 3.9%  Medical Information – 3.9%  Des ..read more

Millions in funding is being invested into artificial intelligence (AI) research and development from large tech giants, and the developers of these tools have entered 2024 with data suggesting rapid adoption rates.  Despite assurances from some researchers in the field, concerns over AI’s potential to displace millions of jobs globally continues to be a worry shared by many professionals.  Prior to departing for the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Kristalina Georgieva stated in an interview with AFP that AI is expected to affe ..read more

The demand for coworking spaces is increasing due to the popularity of hybrid work models. Coworking spaces are becoming more attractive by offering amenities such as ergonomic chairs, healthy snacks, and barista-level coffee. Coworking spaces are a great way for businesses to network and collaborate with other businesses. 2024 is an exciting year in coworking, especially when looking at the trends. On the one hand, there are the industry changes. Who are the people who choose coworking spaces now? What do they want? What does the competition look like? On the other hand, it’s the space itse ..read more

We continue to see organizations take a command and control approach to mandating set office days. Compliance with these blanket policies burns leadership resources, decreases retention, and erodes employee engagement.  Gallup recently highlighted that 70% of leaders reported they don’t have the formal training to lead a distributed team—whether remote or hybrid.  Organizations must shift the narrative to empowerment, trust, and human-centricity, focusing on the “me and we.” As the return-to-office debate continues, it’s becoming more apparent that the decisions are not evidence-ba ..read more

The Canary Islands’ government has plans to invest €700,000 to attract more digital nomads to the archipelago, despite locals protesting soaring housing costs and expressing environmental concerns.   According to a report published by the Canarian Weekly, in a parliamentary session on April 5, the Minister of Tourism and Employment Jessica de León revealed for months the government has been working on a “specific plan” with a budget of 700,000 euros funded by the Next Generation European fund.    Tourism figures were reportedly shared during the session. Jessica de Le ..read more

Employee engagement in the United States has dropped to its lowest levels in over a decade — with only 30% of workers actively engaged in their jobs in the first quarter of 2024.   The data, published by Gallup, shows the decline represents a loss of 4.8 million engaged employees. This marks the lowest engagement rate since 2013. The record-high percentage of engaged employees was recorded in 2020, at 36%.  The steep drop in work engagement was found to be most prominent among remote, hybrid, and employees under the age of 35.   Gallup reports that “the younger group o ..read more

Compared to last year, more U.S.-based CEOs, who once resisted the concept of hybrid work, are now accepting that the work model is here to stay.   A study published by KPMG found that just 34% of CEOs expect a full return to the office in the next three years.  The change in perspective comes after a period of resistance. According to a report published by Fortune, 62% of CEOs previously anticipated a full-time return to the office by 2026. However, employee pushback and concerns over staff turnover have prompted a reconsideration among business leaders.  In the study, KPM ..read more