How to Improve Your Professional Life: Think of the Office as a Destination for Productivity and Collaboration

I’m going to say something bold: I think offices should be like a gym for productivity and collaboration. The same way you go to the gym to get a good workout, you should be able to go to the office to get in a full day – or half-day – of work.

Whether you go to the office to be your most productive self or because you need a polished meeting room where you can collaborate with colleagues in-person, the future of office space will follow the fitness industry’s subscription model.

As many professionals plan for a hybrid future in which they split their workdays between downtown office space and remote work from wherever, demand for shared office space is rising. But it doesn’t look much like the open plan coworking trope that is relegated to the pre-pandemic era.

The future of work in offices will look a lot like a gym membership. In this vein, office membership models will offer different levels of engagement – from day office rentals to year-long memberships.

Here’s how to think about your working hours – whether you choose to rent an office space for a day or by the month.

Office Membership Provides a Place to Get Your Reps In

Maybe you have a home office and a home gym. Each of these spaces gives you a dedicated location where you can go to accomplish specific tasks that are tied to specific goals, whether you’re working to deliver for a client or cross-training for a winter marathon.

But in both cases, the spaces you retrofit or adapt for these alternate uses within your home are never quite right. Afterall, they’re not designed for the work you intended to accomplish there – they’re adapted. And ultimately, any room you use as an office or gym within your house is still just a substitute for the real thing.

It can be difficult to switch gears at home: the transition between our work life and our personal life gets blurry. That’s why many professionals are returning to dedicated gyms and rented office space: the commute can help establish a routine that draws clearer lines between work and home life. By having an office membership the same way you have a gym membership, you can give yourself that third space to visit when you need to dedicate time to your professional wellbeing.

All the Equipment You Need to be Productive with None of the Maintenance

If you’re not a dedicated Peloton rider yet, it’s likely because you prefer paying for a high-touch gym experience outside your house. The latest equipment, regular classes, towel service, and a maintenance crew that does such a good job, you don’t have to worry about the longevity of the rowing machine as you workout.

At the office, you benefit from the same baseline maintenance, and unless you’re among those who struggle with an uncooperative internet router at home, you probably used to take this for granted.

With an office membership, you don’t have to work about whether to purchase the latest equipment for yourself or if the printer has enough toner (okay, that example only works for the office).

We’ve seen firsthand that professionals who rent office space for a day at a time do so because they’re looking for a polished place that provides more than just the basic tools and amenities they need to attend to their business on the road.

The office provides a respite for working parents, an oasis away from the noise in the street outside your house, and ultimately, a headquarters where you can conduct your business without thinking about the infrastructure that conducting business requires.

Reserved Space Where You Can Gather for a Purpose

Whether you’re doing CrossFit, Pilates, yoga, or lifting with a personal trainer, a gym provides you with the opportunity to gather for a reason. As you return to working in the office, you may soon have opportunities to meet with colleagues or clients in-person.

Having the ability to rent an office for a day or a professional meeting room provides you with the tools you need to securely gather. Whether you’re meeting with a new contact to grow your business or you’re presenting to a client, Firmspace offices are designed to help members facilitate confidential conversations in privacy and comfort.

Some office memberships also emphasize the opportunity to grow your network, but at Firmspace, we put privacy and security first. While we do have common areas and encourage collegiality, there’s no expectation in our shared office spaces that members should be particularly social. We understand that you come to the office to be productive, and that’s why every office is built with four walls and a door that goes from floor to ceiling, with ambient sound masking throughout the space.

A Premium Office Space for a Premier Professional Experience

With a premium provider like Firmspace, members have access to amenities, equipment, and service that they can’t get at home and can use whenever they need.

From private office space with a door that locks to secure access to high speed internet, Firmspace provides a place where professionals can get their work done without distraction or the laundry list of to-do’s that come with renting your own office.

If you’re curious to know if office membership is the right hybrid option for you, book a tour and see for yourself.