GCUC UK’s Post

Excited to see the The Globe and Mail report on this trend that I've been on about - by activating public spaces, landlords and owners can gain a competitive advantage in the office sector, attract tenants and talent, and ensure their buildings actually connect to the community. Many thanks to Wallace Immen for including me in this excellent article. #officeactivation #tourismdevelopment #tourismtrends #hospitalitytrends

“Kind of like a WeWork. Was a church, but not anymore.” Whilst there will continue to be strong demand for large city centre office space, there is increasing demand for local office hubs closer to workers' homes. Without purpose-built spaces, operators and landlords are repurposing existing non-office buildings to meet that demand. #officespace #flexspace #rethinkingworkspace #smarterworking https://rb.gy/nol4fk

Finding a "prime" location in commercial real estate is often considered the ultimate prize. - How can #landlords be strategic when selecting a new location for a flexible workspace? infinitSpace's Wybo Wijnbergen shares his expert perspective: https://bit.ly/3wHkbfz - - #realestate #flexoffices #cre #workspaces #expansion

The dynamics of #workspaces are shifting, demanding our preparedness! Our recent blog dives into the possibility of businesses reevaluating their #coworking space commitments. If you're curious about the future of your workspaces and how your business can embrace these changes, I highly recommend giving our blog below a read and reaching out to essensys to discuss a strategy. 

With a decline in the demand for traditional #officespaces, property owners have turned to #coworking spaces, such as those offered by #IWG — which includes brands such as #Regus, #Spaces, #HQ, and #Signature. If you are thinking about turning your property into future of work office you can find more details here https://lnkd.in/d5rwh8Nq

Instead of fixating on square footage, a more holistic approach that takes into account the multifaceted aspects of a property’s appeal and its impact on communities is needed to foster a more balanced and sustainable commercial real estate market. Keep reading this article to learn what commercial real estate can learn from coworking spaces. 👇 #commercialrealestate #titleinsurance #GArealestate #escrowservices

Corporate real estate is changing drastically as more employees work in a hybrid environment, encouraging the use of more compact and modern spaces. This transition feeds into reimagining the city as a mixed-neighborhood design, where lifestyle and community take center stage alongside work and business. However, the adverse effects of this evolution are already revealing themselves through the growing number of empty office spaces and shortened lease commitments. Click the link below to explore the many effects of this wave of corporate downsizing deeper. HEXA coworking offers a prosperous community where collaboration and support are the bedrock, providing the resources for businesses to excel. With an emphasis on comfort and amenities, HEXA's coworking space includes a vibrant park with a put-put course and outdoor seating, meditation, and privacy rooms, as well as a gym and a cafe headed by an award-winning chef. Visit our website to join a community focused on thought leadership, creativity, and lifestyle. 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gwV9dyNp

➡️ As part of a project, I looked at at least 250 coworking space websites the other day. 🤷🏽And it was unclear what many of you were offering. So many of you said the same thing. You had reoccurring themes like: 💡"The future of work starts here!" Or 💡"Get connected." These words don't say what you're selling, what you're doing or how you help me. You have about five seconds - (which could be down to four seconds by the time you finish reading these words) - for people to land on your website and learn what you do. One place has a header that says "Designed for you" with a picture of the desk behind it. 🥰And I love that place, but I still think it's selling furniture, not selling me a coworking desk. 🔂 Social media buttons:  So many of you have social media buttons up the header for your website rather than a call to action like 'book a call!' 🙀So when I visit your website, I'll go off to Pinterest and look at cat videos. Getting traffic to your website today is hard enough without sending people elsewhere in one click as soon as they land. 📸 Stock photos:  How many of you with the same photos stock photos on your coworking space websites is devastating! 🇺🇸 At the time of this post, Shridhar Gupta's brilliant photo of Bat Haus Coworking has 26,556,299 views and 188,927 downloads on Unsplash alone, and there are less than 50K coworking spaces globally—do the maths. 🛑 Stop using stock photos!  Of course, they look professional - because the lighting is beautiful, and everyone has perfect teeth. 🤮But they all look staged, insincere and creepy. Worst of all, those stock photo people aren't the real people I'll see at your building when I visit you. 🔌You make a faster and more meaningful connection with photos of real people from your community. 📩 Sharpen your coworking edge in 2 minutes a day. Subscribe to Bernie's Better Things for a daily, no-fluff, no-pitch newsletter—click the link in my bio. Have a remarkable day. Be careful out there. It is a jungle. #coworking #communityisthekey #betterthings #coworkinglondon 

Mall owners and retail landlords are finding creative ways to fill vacant spaces by partnering with coworking companies, breathing new life into outdated structures. 🏢 As the demand for alternative workspace models continues to rise, developers see potential in transforming unused areas within malls and other commercial properties into flexible office spaces.🚀 The future of #commercialrealestate is evolving as we continue to adapt to changing work habits and priorities. Are you embracing these trends? Let's discuss the endless opportunities within this growing sector! #commercialmortgagebroker #coworking #officespace #CREtrends

When we say PR is a long game, this is what we mean. Meaningful message penetration takes time, repetition, and consistency. But once you get it, you're rewarded with a thoughtful and unprompted mention that precisely showcases who you are, like this one in today's Propmodo newsletter: "This new lounge concept is similar to what other flexible office providers like Convene have been offering for years. Coworking and lounge spaces can be valuable amenities, something that landlords are willing to pay for." Convene has been at the forefront of bringing hospitality to office buildings since 2009 - imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. https://lnkd.in/e6_RhCen