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WeWork has been attempting to rebuild its reputation following its tumultuous 2019, but the company’s handling of the coronavirus might cause it to take another tumble.

Companies have upended normal operations in the past few weeks in response to COVID-19 pandemic, but this health crisis could impact how employees work for years to come.

Flexible workspace provider Convene will furlough over 400 of its workers starting at the end of March after closing all of its locations due to the coronavirus outbreak.

WeWork sent out a memo this week offering community employees $100 per day to come to their offices to work and cater to tenants that they claim are essential businesses.

Flexible workspace firm Knotel has revealed its “Spaces For Cities” initiative that would offer up its empty offices to agencies dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

As many coworking operators are closing their spaces, some are finding creative ways to create a strong digital community through virtual events and online activities.

The UK-based trade association for the flexible workspace industry has sent a request to the Parliamentary Treasury calling for more government assistance for the sector.

Flexible office platform firm HubbleHQ has revealed it has seen a dip in operators using its services as uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic looms over the industry.

While several companies are being forced to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, companies may see how beneficial remote working policies are for business.

Mark Furness, CEO of flexible workspace platform essensys, said that the flex space industry will not only survive the current health crisis, but will come out stronger.