With the rise of coworking spaces, Kenya is catching on with some businesses embracing the idea of working in a shared workspace with other professional who are doing the same. Coworking spaces are now becoming popular alternative to the conventional office because they come with many disadvantages that would otherwise not come around easily if at all when working in a traditional office. So how does coworking spaces increase productivity among employees?

You will get happier employees

75% -90% of coworkers are in favor of the personal connections formed at coworking spaces. The employees get a chance to engage with different types of people and those also similar to them. This goes a long way in increasing their sense of belonging,joy and company that directly results in increased productivity. 

Consistent exchange of ideas. 

When you think about coworking spaces, think buzz sessions involving exchange of ideas and continuous learning. When working alongside individuals who are of one mind ,you get a chance to draw on their knowledge whenever you are in a situation that needs other approaches. This is because although you may be similar in  thought, some of the professional you will meet are skilled in areas that you may not be and with different talent too that may be useful to you at that moment.

Work-life Balance 

When talking about work-life balance ,it refers to the ability of a business to put  hierarchy between individual professional pursuits. Employer strive to maintain a work life balance for their employees in order to minimize stress levels and good mental health.

Collaborations

Coworking spaces enable businesses have creative collaborations between each other. Since this spaces are not only composed of business owners but different professionals from all walks of life, some may decide to put heir heads together to work on  project that serves both their interests . This results in increased productivity.