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While workplaces continue to undergo massive technological changes, it is important for employers to encourage seasoned workers to learn new skills in order to adapt.

Coworking company Workbar will open a San Francisco location in January, marking the 10th location for the Boston-based company and the first outside Greater Boston.

Gensler and the British Council of Offices’ report on the UK’s flexible workspace industry has revealed that 40% of users would rather work from a conventional office.

The six-star building design is Green Star’s highest rating for sustainable building design and operations, but could flexible workspaces provide an even higher standard?

IWG is continuing to expand its franchising business model and has announced it has sold its Swiss business for £94 million to J. Safra Group and P. Peress Group.

International Workplace Group is launching its franchise model in Thailand, where franchisees will be able to use the Regus, Spaces or HQ brands for new workspaces.

Smartworks Coworking, an India-based coworking provider, has raised $25 million from Keppel Land Mumbai in a Series A funding round that will go towards expansion.

In order for HR managers to attract and retain talent, they should utilize coworking spaces in order to boost morale, offer flexibility, expand skill sets and more.

Although coworking is thriving in some ways, the industry is still dealing with problems due to its business model, security concerns, increased competition and more.

Companies should shift their focus on strategies that boost work environments through tech, talent retention programs and more as we enter the future of the workplace.