Bringing New Yorkers Back to Work: WorkSocial makes Post-Pandemic Revival Easy with Co-working Solutions

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.