Having to work from home for an extended period was a game-changer for everyone during the first few months of the pandemic. But now that workplaces are opening up, being onsite full-time could be a deal-breaker for many employees who are unwilling to fully return to the office and give up the balance they’ve become accustomed to…
For quite a few years, WeWork was close to holding a monopoly in the market for flexible workspaces. They certainly have done a great job in branding and especially the free beer during evening events made these locations attractive in pre-Covid times. However, their pricing models were not made for founders and freelancers, and the…
The flo-working revolution brought many changes to the way we work and how we spend our days. A big percentage of the modern workforce is no longer commuting to an office, they work from anywhere. This anywhere could be a desk at home, the sofa, a table by the beach, a coworking space or a…
San Francisco and the bay area have long been a place where tech companies and online businesses find a home. One trend is holding up after the pandemic: We see less fixed offices and more need for flexible working on a global scale. The Golden City is no exception. Time for us at Othership to…
The term ‘coworking’ doesn’t have a long history, but it’s certainly a topic on the tip of many people’s tongues. A quick search of the available thought leadership indicates a global market value of anywhere from $8 billion to $26 billion, and that was back in 2019 before COVID-19 inspired a rapid rise in flexible working (something we…
The pandemic upended our lives in more ways than one. It changed the way we communicate; it changed our motivations, and it changed the way we think about work. Suddenly, the concept of a 9-to-5 felt archaic and out of touch. We realised that we didn’t need to be bound by tradition. We had all…
Every generation, we get to reimagine the way we work. In the 1940s, World War I brought women into the workplace like never before. In the 1990s, PCs, emails and the internet impacted productivity, decision-making speed & communications, allowing us to work effectively with other timezones. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic chased employees from the…
Winters in Europe can be harsh. Great if you have snow mixed with some sunshine and you can go skiing. However, the reality is most likely rain and grey skies. Wouldn’t it be great to escape the cold season while still being in the same time zone and working on your projects as usual? Flo-worker…
I’ve just secured my dream job at Great Influence. There was one key thing missing from my interview process… The interview 😅 Even reading the word interview sends shivers down my spine. Your palms are sweaty. You’re sitting in an awkward-fitting suit and can’t get comfortable. Your mouth is dry. You’re in a formal boardroom,…
How many of your friends, colleagues or employees are not only working remotely now but work from anywhere? Many around us have become full-time or part-time digital nomads. They might work from home at times, stop by an office or coworking space regularly, but also are out and about a lot. A big part of…