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n our digital world when many interactions happen through screens, WorkSocial aims to provide one-on-one connections and strong interpersonal relationships and growth throug shared office space for rent.

Every consultant at Bain has a mentor, including younger employees who are partnered with senior employees. Additional professional development is provided in specialized affinity groups, such as Blacks at WorkSocial, Latinos at WorkSocial, and Veterans at WorkSocila, which give employees a chance to find commonalities and guidance with their peers.

Every company can and should have mentors. If your organization doesn’t have an established mentoring program, create one or find a mentor on your own. Building those connections and having someone in your corner can give you a huge advantage in your career and your life.

Building those connections and having someone in your corner can give you a huge advantage in your career and your life.

Guide to Engage and Motivate Employees

The time to deeply engage with employees has never been more important and relevant, than in today’s self-isolation and social distancing times. The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the ways companies conduct business and how employees can work and contribute to their growth.

Travel restrictions have made work from home and meetings via online video conferencing the new norm, with face to face interactions being scheduled only for very important issues. Employees are undergoing fear, anxiety, and depression about the uncertainty that the pandemic brings, getting exposed to it and spreading it to loved ones.

As per a survey conducted by Gallup US, 81% of the employees expect a negative effect on their workplace due to COVID-19. All these factors are gradually making employees less productive and motivated in managing the flow of work and keeping the businesses running.

How to keep employees engaged at work is the key question many company owners and departmental heads are facing today, with the survival of their company in some cases being dependent on it. During the time of crisis, strongest organisations are those that are finding innovative ways to engage and motivate their employees.

How to get Employees Engagement?

Employee engagement needs to no longer be restricted as an activity by the human resources team, but shared as an equal responsibility by the entire company. As a part of their employee engagement strategy, companies can follow these 9 key steps, to keep employees engaged and motivated so that they can develop a highly motivated and inspired organization.

Make employee engagement high priority in management

The top line managers are those who are directly in touch with their team and understand their situations better. Making them responsible to keep the employee engaged and motivated, will help develop a better working bond which will make the employees feel more connected and cared for by their company.For this to be effective, top-line managers need to schedule at least 5-10% of their work hours on interactive sessions which discuss the issue i.e. how to keep your team engaged and motivated and then follow-up the same with practical implementation.

Assist while working remotely

While not working from home, employees tend to lose a sense of belonging. A research by Hubspot indicated that 69% of employees have reported to work harder if they are better appreciated. The management can increase their involvement and engagement by creating a virtual office, building a forum where employees can share their personal and professional updates, assign collaborative tasks with fun games and quizzes, motivating them by giving away perks, recognition and incentives.

Trust your employees

Working from home has its challenges right from cooking up meals to taking care of children and assisting them with their school work, which would ideally not have been the case had the parents been at their workplace.However, since the times have changed, companies need to adapt and ensure that they don't impose strict working hours or login times on their employees, but trust them enough, to complete their work as required.

Schedule impromptu fun times

Remember the birthday parties and coffee get-together in the office, and their importance when building employee bonding. Well, they are still highly effective, it's just that the locations have changed. Schedule an online coffee meet and even celebrate employee birthdays online, to make them realize that the times may have changed, but they are still special for you.

Be Flexible

With lock-downs in place and strict scheduling of the times that essential items will be available, make sure you are not too rigid with your team on their word days or hours. Give them the freedom to select their work hours, so that they can also safely buy all the essentials they require for their home.The flexibility you offer your employees with their working times will show that you relate to their situation and are there to help them get through it as one team.

One way you could do this is by avoiding scheduling meeting hours in the morning when parents may be busy with housework or setting up their child's online classes.

Help people connect and share their experiences

During these social isolation times, people working remotely are bound to feel lonely and out of place which could promote anxiety among them. Schedule online sessions where employees can share their experiences and how they are managing during these times and how they went out of the way to help someone in need.These sessions will help keep employees motivated and realize they are not alone, in these turbulent times.

Schedule counseling sessions

Not all employees are the same and managing the diverse needs of all of them at the workplace was never easy. The challenge has grown many folds now, as they can no longer physically interact and share their needs or problems with you.In such scenarios, it is advisable to have senior team members counsel and interact with their team members on work or personal related issues and also provide assistance if required on the home front.

The senior management of the company also needs to spend time and organize sessions on how to get employees engaged at work for better productivity, so that they can adopt the latest and best practices.

Set meaningful goals

It is challenging for managers to meet their goals, when their team members are not able to be collectively present in the company facility. This is the time when work suffers the most. Lack of discipline and distractions can be the primary reasons. By setting meaningful goals and setting clear achievable deliverables can enable employees to work efficiently, track their results and bring improvements, accordingly.

Be Communicative

Nothing helps an employee bond more with his company than being a part of its important events, successes, and being updated on the latest news and happenings within the company.Now is a good time to create an internal website or newsletter that periodically shares all the important news and how they contributed to the growth of the company, to create a stronger sense of bonding and association with the company.

While the world faces the worst ever crisis, in centuries everyone needs to gear up and be prepared for the upcoming changes on how we conduct our business and work together. As economies slowly open up and governments rush to create a safe environment for all, there will be more challenges ahead.

If you are looking for answers on how to get your employees engaged and regain their confidence, it would be advisable to spend some more time listening to and understanding their needs. This will help them keep the employees engaged with the company, and face the upcoming crisis together.

Landlords are as interchangeable as car parts. Some of them are more like Allen-Keys. They are difficult to use, they have a unique fit and cost too much for little value.

I wish the small commercial tenants get together  one day and tell our Landlords to F**-off

WorkSocial is a futurist, business-driven platform that is responsible for supporting up and coming entrepreneurs. The organization aims to instil creativity and encourage ideas that can potentially change the world as we know it. The motto of WorkSocial is to create such a happy and healthy environment that helps startups to grow as a community.

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Jersey City, New Jersey, 21 August 2020- During the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, WorkSocial is acting as a responsible business of the community. It has taken an initiative of the ‘Jersey City Recovery Program’ to support black business and enterprises in times of distress. WorkSocial is a socially and politically aware business organization that promotes cultural, racial, and religious diversity in the work environment. During these times, WorkSocial has aligned itself with the cause of supporting Black businesses.

As part of their Jersey City Recovery Program, WorkSocial has announced membership incentives for entrepreneurs belonging to the black community. Apart from membership incentives, WorkSocial, for the first time, provides the option of Total Business Enablement for small to medium black businesses. This option entails benefits of financial and workplace support regarding the office set up. In short, WorkSocial, Jersey City coworking space, is delivering the option of ‘tell us what you need’ to the community’s black business and entrepreneurs.

Furthermore, WorkSocial has also extended its Recovery Program to Black-owned vendors and small enterprises. WorkSocial encourages members of the black community that have creative and inspiring business ideas and want to execute them in a safe and secure environment. To avail of their membership incentives and to be a part of this amazing business opportunity, black-owned businesses have to click ‘Work With Us’ to join the WorkSocial business platform.

These opportunities include providing shared working space to black-owned startups, a safe and secure environment, free and healthy foods, and snacks. Apart from working spaces, WorkSocial also provides 24/7 access to personalized conference rooms, training rooms, virtual office plans, and executive office space.

The foremost aim of the Jersey City Recovery Program is to provide a professional, safe, and secure working environment that prospers young entrepreneurs’ thought processes and promotes creativity. As part of their Jersey City Recovery Program, they have revamped their shared working space. WorkSocial has added additional facilities for their clients that take a step forward in bringing creative solutions to world problems.

Since the aim of WorkSocial is to facilitate their clients and keep them happy during work hours, they have launched their Client Growth Initiative. Through this initiative, WorkSocial promises to provide the entrepreneurs with whatever facilities they need. These facilities can include Advertising, SEO marketing, and other Search Engine Optimization options. Apart from this, WorkSocial provides a Virtual Receptionist to their clients. The purpose of this Virtual Receptionist is to ensure that the clients do not miss any single opportunity of growth.

In the case of financial instability, WorkSocial is now providing Short Term Funding to the most promising startup projects. Apart from these exclusive facilities, WorkSocial also has ultra-high-speed internet, state of the art furniture, and built-in audiovisual room setting for conferences. It has separate workspaces for economic, virtual, and confidential work-related businesses. It also provides free for all healthy cafe system.

For any startup that has game-changing ideas and is looking for a professional working space to turn their vision into reality, WorkSocial offers 24/7 concierge and renting services. WorkSocial also values the importance of your unique ideas and provides workplace security and cybersecurity options.

As part of the Jersey City Recovery Program, the last initiative is dedicated to the issues related to global health concerns. Due to the ongoing health crisis, offices are required to maintain social distancing and limit the number of employees in a single workplace. This has resulted in a shortage of space for employees to execute their ideas successfully. In times when companies are barely able to keep themselves afloat, space diversification and construction seems an impossible option. This is where WorkSocial promises to provide you with a shared co-working space.

As part of their initiative, WorkSocial has expanded its renting services from small and medium startups to big firms. WorkSocial is providing employees with Work-Reassurance of health during these times of stress due to the dire shortage of safe and medically secure environment. As part of their health protocol, ever co or shared working space is strictly following the current health business SOPs. These include obligated physical distancing between the employees and 24/7 cleaning and sanitizing facility. To ensure complete safety protocols, the workplace setup and furniture have been redesigned into a reimagined workplace setting.

WorkSocial values the business dynamics of its clients; therefore, even amidst the current health crisis, WorkSocial continues to provide a solution for a social distancing workplace environment. Without disruption to your business thought process, you can continue working in a state of the art working space, conference rooms, and well stock kitchen. Every station of the workplace is equipped with proper sanitization equipment. This has provided startups an alternative solution to online video meetings and has allowed them to continue their regular business operations while keeping the health of their employees a priority.

This new Jersey City Recovery Program has set WorkSocial apart from other space renting services. WorkSocial continues to be politically and socially aware while being proactive in the face of the world health crisis.

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COVID 19 has created an unprecedented situation in the world. But while the world copes with the impact of the pandemic on economic structures, a new horizon of innovation has taken birth. All sectors have been severely hit, notably transportation, automobiles, aviation, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality tourism, etc. Many businesses have successfully adapted to the work situation. The lockdown has led almost every sector to go deep into the digitization of businesses.

Analyzing forthcomings risk and preparing an appropriate plan of action is the inevitable characteristics of an entrepreneur. However, the sheer scale of the risk caused by the pandemic is unprecedented. Operating from home yet assuring smooth functioning of products and services is the new normal that entrepreneurs have synced themselves with.

Your mindset affects everything in a negotiation. It governs how you act, how you speak, and how you react to what the other side says. That’s why it’s so important to have the right mindset whenever you sit down at the table.

If you go into a negotiation determined to make the communication about them, you’re going to crush it. If you go in with the mentality that you’re going to be happy no matter what, you won’t be depressed regardless of what happens.

On the flip side, if you go into a negotiation hoping that there’s not going to be a problem and then all of a sudden there is, it throws your whole mindset out of whack. If, on the other hand, you go in prepared to deal with issues—whatever they might be—you’ll be ready to handle whatever comes your way because you’re expecting something to come your way.

What Is Mindset?

More than three decades ago, Dr. Carol Dweck—who’s now a professor at Stanford University—developed the idea of mindset, or the set of beliefs and attitudes that guides an individual’s actions.More specifically, she outlined two core kinds of mindsets:

• A fixed mindset, which states that we’re born with certain talents and skills and we can’t change that
• A growth mindset, which states that we can always develop new talents and skills so long as we work hard to improve

Generally speaking, many of us go into negotiations with a fixed mindset. We outline the specific parameters of the deal and the steps we need to agree to in order to get there.

It’s not the right approach. When you have a fixed mindset, you’ll never be able to come up with an agreement between you and your counterpart beyond the terms you have in mind. Sometimes, a little creative thinking can go a long way toward helping you come up with deals that make sense but are a little outside the box.

For example, if we at Black Swan had a fixed mindset for how we sold corporate training packages, we might be able to offer one or two products, and that’s it. But we would never be able to enter into a five-year partnership with one organization we work with—and really create lasting cultural change for the entire company. We would have never gotten there without having a growth mindset with respect to our product portfolio.

Bottom line: If you go into a negotiation with a mindset in which you think you’re about to be in a debate, the negotiation will seem like a debate. If you go in with a mindset that you’re going to verbalize your counterpart’s perspective and really understand where they’re coming from, they will close themselves. We didn’t know that the client referenced above needed change management support, but we kept an open mind and let them create the product for us.

Mindset in Action

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 epidemic has crushed many businesses. But not every company is in the pits. The people who are doing the best right now are those who have been in business for long enough to have seen previous crises—like the housing market crash and 9/11. They understand that, every 10 years or so, the world is going to wreak havoc on the economy because of cyclical market cycles.

So, they operate under the mindset that there could always be an event that nobody can predict lurking around the corner. Then when something like COVID-19 rears its ugly head, they’re positioned to respond to it because they see crises as an opportunity instead of an obstacle.

Many businesses (but not all of them) that are currently struggling thought they were sitting pretty. They didn’t prepare for the unexpected, and they were caught with their proverbial pants down. You’ve got some hospitals around the country laying off something like 200 employees in the midst of a pandemic. How does a hospital, the chief function of which is to take care of sick people, fire healthcare workers when they’re needed the most? It starts with mindset.

Fans of basketball no doubt know about Michael Jordan’s infamous “flu game,” in which Jordan scored 38 points against the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of an NBA Finals series that was deadlocked at two games apiece—despite the fact that Jordan was incredibly sick and was suffering with flu-like symptoms that day.

That performance is a testament to mindset. It’s the epitome of how mindset can affect performance. Ever the competitor, Jordan wanted to win so much that he didn’t let sickness take him off his game in the slightest.

What I love most about that game is the fact that teammate Scottie Pippen had to help Jordan off the court after the final buzzer sounded. When Jordan had already won the game, there was no more need for his mindset. So, once he reached his goal of a win, he snapped back to reality and couldn’t even hold himself up.

It just goes to show the transformative impact mindset can have on outcomes. Yet mindset is only part of the battle. You also need to know as much as you can about the person sitting across the table. Check out our free guide, Three Negotiator Types, to find out more about who you’re up against.

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What is the number one question on the minds of New Yorkers today? COVID-19 has changed the way the world operates. What’s the second biggest question? “When will we get back to work?... And how will the ‘new normal’ work?”

‍The answer is not simple. We are living in a time which has never been witnessed before-the economy is on a downturn, businesses are struggling and working norms are being redefined.

People want to get back to work, but are apprehensive of returning to their dense corporate offices that can make it difficult to incorporate social distancing. A recent poll by Eagle Hill Consulting suggests that 54% of US employees are worried about the exposure to COVID-19 at their job. In such a scenario, how can corporates pull back their teams to work?‍

The Challenge Ahead

‍No doubt, the pressure of bringing the workforce back to the office is immense- but the challenges to resume operations in a normal fashion amidst the COVID-19 scenario are even larger. Most corporate offices in New York are situated in busy corporate hubs like Manhattan in overpopulated areas such as Times Square. The workforce to these corporate houses pours in from different nooks and corners of the city. This means heavy commuting and use of public transport which most employees would like to avoid.

The present corporate offices have been designed to accommodate the mushrooming workforce and the scope of maintaining good social distancing in them is far from reality. Rebuilding or immediate customization in infrastructure demands heavy investment and time which is practically not possible. However, a solution is needed soon. We want to rebuild our economy, save small businesses from indefinitely closing, and gain a sense of control in the outside world.

‍As Melissa Jezioro, CEO of Eagle Hill Consulting says:

The number one focus of employers right now should be employee engagement. That means understanding at the most granular level employee sentiment about COVID-19, their challenges returning to the workplace, and how to keep the workforce safe-and then taking action to address employee feedback.

Finding Solutions

‍The current climate calls for change- a change that is not easy but very possible. Companies offering co-working spaces, like WorkSocial, understands this to bring this difficult change and redefine the new normal of an office space. WorkSocial with its advanced coworking space in New Jersey and New York is bridging the gap between corporate offices and home offices. It offers the perfect solution for employers and employees where each of the categories can focus on their goal. Better not worry too much about the dangers of the pandemic and channel that energy into getting back to your life.

‍So, how, or rather why, is WorkSocial becoming the best alternative for office goers of New York?

• Instead of pulling the entire workforce to a single corporate office, companies will now aim to ‘de-densify’ their workplace. This means encouraging teams to work at a place close to their homes or at small co-working hubs that are at a stone’s throw from their residence and require minimal commuting. Considering the massive distances in New York City, a co-working space like WorkSocial comes as a great solution for Manhattan officegoers.
• Now, let us address employees fear of safety amidst COVID-19. WorkSocial has redefined its strategy to focus on contactless office spaces, UV-filtered air systems, deep cleaning and sanitization, on-site medical support and even a mental health support service to address growing emotional pressures amidst these tough times. WorkSocial can proudly say we are anticipating and incorporating the changes on this front far ahead of its contemporaries, ensuring that the members feel safe and secure at their new workplace. That gives them a sense of their corporate office and the security of their homes.
• Besides attracting whole companies or corporate offices, co-working spaces like WorkSocial are in good shape to attract parts of corporate teams, startups and freelancers looking for an organized work environment with all basic and advanced work amenities.
• New- age co-working spaces like WorkSocial are local economic engines and New Yorkers cannot miss this opportunity to connect with a network that will add momentum to their stagnated business and promising job opportunities through its advanced community network.
• With its plug-and-play character, co-working spaces like WorkSocial are growing as a major attraction amongst companies and startups. Without worrying about lease agreements, office amenities and elaborate legal formalities, you get a set up that is ready to use from day one. Just choose a setting that compliments your work needs and pick from your choice of a single desk, a private cabin or a complete office floor. They are designed with the ability to accommodate not just a team but entire departments and large sections of the corporate office.
• Being the hardest hit, the US economy is due to witness the worst economic scenario post the COVID crisis. Some businesses might close down, and some entrepreneurial dreams may be buried. The big business houses and corporates may sustain the blow, but they surely must learn new moves to survive in the game. With heavy cost-cutting and other sustainable business plans, co-working spaces like WorkSocial are likely to emerge as the first choice when it comes to housing employees and accommodating the large workforce of this dynamic city.

Final Thoughts

‍As the world recovers from the shocks of COVID-19, the co-working industry is likely to mature and take unprecedented shape in the post-pandemic world. Its major players like WorkSocial are all geared up to deliver quality services and make this transformation smooth for both the employers and employees.  In the coming days, millennial workspaces like WorkSocial will play a ground-breaking role in shifting the ‘work from home’ norm to a ‘work-near-home’ culture satisfying employers in terms of a more structured work environment and offering employees the much sought after social safety on all fronts.

So, is the Big Apple ready to witness the lost hustle and bustle of office goers back on its roads? Guess, it will take time to tell, but at WorkSocial we glimpse into the revival-offering an opportunity to connect, create and grow once again.

Coworking spaces have made a huge boom in the business world. The rising number of remote workers is motivating a consistent appearance of new coworking spaces. With their notable importance in almost every industry, some businesses could make good use out of this phenomenon.

Instead of being an observer, medium and large companies can turn coworking spaces into an HR strategy. Successful corporations such as Coca Cola, IBM, and Phillips have already embraced it.

The idea of combining HR with coworking spaces might confuse you at first, but it has a good foundation for success. Coworking spaces can be an ace up the HR’s sleeve. They can use this popular workplace setting to grow the company and improve employee’s productivity. Here is everything that medium and large businesses need to know about using coworking spaces as an HR strategy.

Why Should Medium and Large Companies Consider Coworking Spaces as an HR Strategy?

The easiest way to show you how medium and large companies can benefit from coworking spaces is to name specific advantages. These are the reasons why coworking spaces can be a great HR strategy:

1. Quickly adapt to staff changes

A sudden change in staffing levels happens in every company. Coworking spaces can help you accommodate to such unexpected changes. There will be no rearranging the offices or being left with empty buildings. The transient nature of coworking spaces is one of its many positive traits.

2. Offer a choice of workplace

Give your employees a choice. Rather than experiencing the typical morning commutes, your employees can head to the closest coworking space and get their job done. The choice of a workplace can be a good way of attracting and retaining great employees.

3. Show the company’s progressiveness

Present your company as a business that is open to change and new ways of working. Progressive companies will always have a better chance to attract talent than those who never take a step forward. Estelle Leotard, a freelance writer at TopEssayWriting, shared why corporations with coworking spaces have an advantage. "Companies that have coworking spaces seem more innovative in my eyes. They show that they are one step ahead. Having an opportunity to work in a coworking space is something I would account for when making an employment decision,” said Estelle.

4. Inspire creativity and productivity in employees

Coworking spaces are designed to increase innovation, creativity, and productiveness. The Global Coworking Survey by Deskmag did research on the topic and surfaced the following findings:

• 71% of people noticed an increase in creativity after joining a coworking space
• 68% of people claimed that their focus was better in a coworking space
• 64% of people said they got better at completing tasks on time since they started working in a coworking space

The surroundings and amenities in coworking spaces motivate employees to be more productive and creative. This means that you can expect better results.

5. Provide extra benefits

Rather than spending half of their day in typical offices employees can enjoy all the benefits that coworking spaces have to offer. These benefits can include a comfortable break room, restaurant, gym, rooftop garden, walk paths, etc. This isn't something that many companies have. Nor they have to now that we have coworking spaces. As an HR professional, you can use such benefits to make job postings more interesting and appealing to potential employees.

6. Offer flexibility

Gift your employees with greater control of their workday. According to research, 73% of employees claim that flexible work hours increased their satisfaction at work. Increased happiness will lead to increased productiveness. This is a classic win-win situation. You get more productive employees and they get a work-life balance. Take the words of employees as proof, "Flexibility is what matters the most to me. With a child at home and an employed wife, I need to be able to adapt my work hours,” says Anthony Maury, a contributor writer at Subjecto.

7. Reduce costs

Starting up a new office space can bring huge expenses. Not to mention the costs of building your own office space. That would lead to allocating funds for a space, fire insurance, rent, new office equipment, and so on. The list can seem endless and you'll need a good budget to cover it all. It is true that you need to pay a monthly fee for a coworking space but keep in mind that everything is included in that. Once you pay the fee, there is nothing you have to worry about.

8. Create a networking opportunity

Networking can bring your company new clients and potential partners. It can also be a place where you could find talented potential employees. The networking opportunity is beneficial for employees as well. They will be able to meet like-minded individuals, learn something new, and potentially boost their skills. Unlike the office spaces where the staff pretty much never changes, coworking space offers changeable diversity of smart and creative people.

How to Integrate Coworking Spaces into HR Strategy

If you decide to incorporate coworking space into your HR strategy there are some things you need to consider. The following advice will give you some insight into what you need to pay attention to:

• Security of data can be one of the preoccupations of HR regarding coworking spaces. However, it shouldn't be. Most medium and large companies already have remote workers. Therefore, their policies, procedures, and programmers are adapted to such a way of work. To ensure extra security, the company can get a robust cybersecurity policy. For example, the provision of private Wi-Fi networks. Or, separate servers.
• Payment-wise, the HR team can set up a coworking allowance. Remote workers can receive a monthly income that will cover membership costs.
• Nowadays, startups often have their roots in coworking spaces. If you are acquiring any startups you can suggest that they stay in their initial coworking space. This will save the company the costs of renting offices for the startup and they can stay in a familiar environment.
• Before deciding on a coworking space for your remote employers check the whereabouts of your competitors. Proximity to competitors should be a factor in deciding on a coworking space. You don’t want your employees and competitors employees in the same building or even office.

Final Thoughts

Who said that coworking spaces are reserved solely for small companies and startups? Coworking spaces give medium and large companies a chance to stand out among the competition and improve the satisfaction of their current employees. This strategy can bring something completely new into your company and give you a chance of growth and increased employee satisfaction.

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Does holding authority in your job make you more effective?

Or let us put it this way…who is more effective -A Boss, a Manager or a Leader?

Undoubtedly, a committed leader who leads by example and brings out the best in others is not only more effective at work but also a role model for others to follow.

On that note, let us see what makes the three kinds of authority figures- boss, manager and leader different starting from the worst to best

The Boss

The name itself calls for a negative figure that is intimidating and creates a hostile environment in the workplace. A category reserved for arrogant and tyrant figures working around their self-centred ideas. A bunch of smart and sharp people who hold that role because of what they are. However, what they lack is the ability to step in the other person’s shoes and practice the basic emotion of ‘Tactical Empathy’ wherein they should bring in an understanding from the employee’s perspective.

Flexing their ego muscles and bloated with self-pride, they believe themselves to be unerring and weigh authority and power on the same scale.

They dictate their terms oblivious of the charring effects of their words and character on those working under them. A universally accepted fact emphasizes that people around the world give up their jobs not because they dislike their work, but because they cannot cope with their bosses.

The Manager

Envisaged as a figure that spends half of his life at the work station, he is more of a task manager rather than an authority figure. Always on the lookout to balance and organize things around, he pays less heed to bond with his team. As a result, he is a pseudo figure who fails to connect the dots and complete a team.

Any move that rocks his boat annoys him, so much so that every challenge is perceived as a risk and every opportunity a threat. He avoids upfront conversations and difficult decisions for the fear of being judged. Holding on to his popularity is dearer to him rather than stepping ahead and leading the flock.

The Leader

This is a coveted authority position that most seek but few live up to. A good leader is one who balances both the organization and its employees. He connects with the team on ground level demonstrating high standards of tactical empathy.

Leaders know how to shift gears between authority and ego and when to use what to accelerate the organization’s growth. They create an amiable work environment where each feels wanted and is motivated to work in high spirits. Leaders are proactive, visionary and future-forward in their approach to work.

How to be a Leader

Knowing the difference between the three, how do you shift from being a boss or manager to a true leader? Simple, scale up your ‘Emotional Intelligence’ (EQ). Understand that it is not only about you but the herd of hardworking people following you. While focusing on the details, keep an eye on the bigger picture too, where there is space for everyone.

Realize that your words, actions and gestures impact people around you. This will make you more responsible towards the team, increase their morale and foster a lasting team spirit.

Leaders lead from the front while placing themselves on the back foot. For them, their organization and team come first. Seeing such an exemplary example of a leader any team would strive to stand by him through thick and thin.

So be a leader who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way to the world.

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Today, the traditional work environment is turning in on its head. Companies are switching to modern work practices. The switch to coworking models increased dramatically after the pandemic, but coworking has been effective before COVID-19. Shared workspace has shaken up business industries. Yes, co-working or shared office space have certainly opened up the minds businessmen and businesswomen to experiencing a flexible and rewarding work environment. Statistics reveal what a trailblazer coworking is.

Recent studies suggest that the estimated number of coworking users will rise to 3.8 million in 2020 and by 2022 it will touch 5.1 million. With 14000+ shared office spaces working around the globe and with increasing demands, the number of setups are expected to increase exponentially as more professionals take advantage of the benefits of shared office spaces.

What are Shared Workspaces?

These are collaborative communities and work homes to startups, creative individuals and SMEs. Shared workspaces are the new-age of how people work. They provide a common ground for freelancers, professionals and remote workers and cut costs by avoiding renting fees. Revamped work cycles will allow entrepreneurs to thrive, which is great for the community and economy. Pulling in more wealth while minimizing expenses always sounds good to new and growing companies!

Some of the top benefits of shared office spaces include:

Minimal Operational Cost‍

You get to do away with the many piling bills of renting a brick and mortar office when you use a shared workspaces instead. Attractive discounts and offers on membership fees make coworking spaces is a saving grace. Small startups and individuals struggling to make way in the corporate world can tackle their goals without exorbitant finances. With no worries of overhead costs, internet connectivity, housekeeping and office equipment, professionals can devote more time and energy to scaling up.

‍Better Networking

‍Imagine going to a workplace sans office politics and hostile co-workers…yes, shared office space offers members an opportunity to meet like-minded people from different industries and professions. This not only helps to boost your confidence, but also fosters a work environment of growth, learning and productivity.

‍Access to Shared Spaces

‍Ergonomically designed, with professional conference rooms, meeting halls, lounges, live reception, in-house pantry and sunlit recreational spaces to unwind are all available at a shared office space. Whether you prefer cubicles or an open desk, different workstations you’ve got options for your office setting. You can keep changing your work corner every few months to match up with your mood or changing projects too.

Flexibility and Freedom

‍A regular work structure can sometimes become burdensome when factors like unpleasant coworkers and a difficult employer come into play. However, at shared workspaces there’s freedom to choose your favourite sunlit corner or the extra spacious centre space. So, whether you prefer working with a mug of coffee by your side or crunching numbers while strolling down the lounge, you get to decide how your workday looks and feels.

‍Professional Identity

‍Working from home or at nearby cafes can hinder a professional appearance when dealing with clients. Shared workspaces have state of the art conference rooms, meeting halls and lounges that’ll give your clients a great impression of you business and . Often located near marketplaces or in the heart of cities and towns, coworking spaces offer easy connectivity to their members and prospective clients.

‍Emotional Growth

‍Remote workers can easily fall into the ‘loneliness epidemic’. Vivek Murthi, the former Surgeon General of the United States, points out that loneliness is not just a social problem but also a health problem. Harvard Business Review reveals that 84% respondents of their survey reported improved work motivation and engagement. One of the many advantages of shared workspaces is that it offers a place of great emotional and mental support. Members get a chance to interact with high spirited professionals and be a part of a community that promotes learning, upskilling and guided mentorship. Problem-solving and creative thinking comes easy in such an environment where each one inspires the other. No wonder, a recent study suggests that 83% of the co-working members report that they are happier since they joined a co-working space.

‍Coworking Brings Structure and Productivity

‍Your energy levels fluctuate during the day and your workplace should be smart enough to optimize on your productivity. One of the biggest benefits of shared office spaces is that they provide a structure to your day which can get lost working from home. It’s hard to avoid the easy distractions when your place of rest is also your office. The smart designs of shared workspaces tap your positive energy and enhance them through complementary factors like bright sunlit desk space, soothing background music and regulated room temperature to bring out your best.

‍Shared Office Spaces are the Step Ahead

‍Enveloped in high satisfaction levels, shared workspace is the new pill to old work challenges. Building community, reducing isolation, and promoting better work engagements, it is not a workspace industry but a happiness industry. What started as a faint idea about fifteen years back is here to stay and change the work culture for many decades ahead. In the wake of the recent COVID-19 pandemic and with growing concern towards sustainable working with more and more corporates pushing employees to opt to work from home, shared office space is indeed the next big business solution. A growing number of co-working spaces are a good testimonial to this fact and the future will perhaps see more customized and tailor-made shared workspaces designed to fit every industry type. Besides offering great value to side hustlers and freelancers, shared spaces are those versatile and valuable assets. They can alter a country’s dynamics in multiple ways. From nurturing the economic growth to stimulating new work opportunities, it is an answer to the crucial problems of a nation.

Nonetheless, with a promising future and an established past, shared office spaces are clearly one of the best options for a workspace.