Flexible office providers are setting themselves up as the solution to return-to-office woes.
Over the summer, operators like Industrious and WeWork saw a spike in sales as companies began to adopt hybrid work policies and needed an alternative workspace to accommodate this arrangement.
While some companies are taking up space in these facilities for short-term periods, individuals are also taking advantage of flexible offices while their employers figure out their return-to-office strategies.
“In a time of uncertainty we provide flexibility to corporations and small businesses trying to figure out what their employees want,” said Melinda Holland, head of sales for WeWork in the U.S. and Canada.
In addition to big competitors within the flexible office industry seeing growth, smaller firms are also seeing their sales and inquiries increase. For instance, New York City-based firm WorkHouse stated that its inquiries have skyrocketed in the past few months as companies plan for their September operations.
Although September was formerly seen as the grand office return for many companies, the threat of the Delta variant has caused leaders to pause and reflect on how to bring employees back into the workplace safely.
