The Right Amount: Privacy in a Coworking Space – Part 1
Is there really privacy within a coworking space?
When you hear the word “coworking space”, one of the first mental images that comes to mind is an office full of people.
While this is true – a coworking space is an office that is full of people – it also is not so black and white. Coworking spaces are ideal because of the ability to have privacy when you need it and community when you want it. It’s possible to find privacy for the entirety of your workday and it’s possible to find community for the entirety of your workday. It is up to you in how you balance the scales.
Many members in a coworking space are entrepreneurs or startup companies that are one or few person operations. They have a full schedule and need to focus on work without being distracted by others. There also are many members who are part of a larger company and work in a shared office with 15 other people. They find that they need to have space away from their colleagues from time to time and grab some privacy. We even have members who are managers and need to supervise their team, but still have a quiet space that is their own.
CommonGrounds Workplace has solutions for all parties.
The first recommendation would be inquiring about a private office. Private offices come in all shapes, sizes, and occupancy levels. Whether you are searching for a one person office or offices to accommodate a 35-person business, there is a right fit for you.
Private offices allow your business to have its very own space. You can leave your personal belongings securely locked, work productively thanks to their sound resistant design, and control the noise level to the setting you work best in.
If you are looking for privacy on a smaller scale – say to take a meeting, phone call, or just to have time away from others – conference rooms, phonebooths, or relaxation rooms are all available for your use. These are great options if you are working in a shared office and need shorter periods of privacy. These rooms are all sound resistant and are first come first serve, with the exception of conference rooms which are available to reserve on the CG+ app.
Lastly, if you are a manager and needing to watch your staff while you conduct business privately, some of our coworking spaces do feature offices with manager suites attached. These offices are great solutions as they are all glass so you are able to connect with your staff and maintain control, but still have your own space that is secured, private, and your own.
Privacy is important to find in a workspace. The best news is that coworking spaces like CommonGrounds have multiple options for privacy no matter your business size, membership type, or position in a company. There is always a private space available for you that is ready and waiting.
