Coworking spaces have been the office of choice for many of today’s young professionals, as they allow them to network, collaborate and go head-to-head in the occasional Ping-Pong battle. But the perceived benefits of these open, airy workspaces are slowly being overshadowed by their negative effects on employee morale and productivity, according to a recent article from Bloomberg Businessweek.
Distractions in Coworking Spaces
With everything from office chair races to Nerf gun battles, coworking spaces are full of distractions that can make it difficult for tenants to focus on the task at hand. A job that would normally take 30 minutes at home or in a private office could take an hour or more when faced with constant interruptions from colleagues or fellow tenants. These disturbances also threaten to undermine a company’s professional image, serving as a potential turn-off to current and prospective clients who prefer to have meetings in a more private, Nerf gun-free location.
Amata’s Shared Office Space
Amata Office Centers allows small, start-up businesses to have the best of both worlds – private office space in a collaborative work environment. In addition to offering state-of-the-art conference and huddle rooms, these facilities also provide personalized phone and mail services that aren’t available at most coworking spaces, as those tenants usually share the same workstations.
By taking advantage of Amata’s shared office and virtual office solutions, small business owners are able to maintain a professional image while enjoying the same social benefits offered by traditional coworking spaces. If tenants ever need a less formal setting for client or employee meetings, they can choose from a variety of common areas including Amata’s on-site café or signature Cognac room, the perfect place to toast a new business deal.
Each Amata center is home to companies from a variety of fields and disciplines, making it easy for tenants to network and utilize services offered by their peers to grow their respective businesses. Amata’s shared office suites are especially ideal for lawyers, accountants and other professionals who need privacy to do their jobs effectively but want to avoid the isolation of a home office.
What’s Next?
Looking for shared office space in Chicago? Visit our website,www.amataoffices.com, to find the shared office center that’s right for you. You can also connect with Amata on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and track the progress of our new location at 150 S. Wacker Drive, which is scheduled to open May 1!
Until next time,
Ron Bockstahler
CEO and Co-founder