Privacy vs. Community: The Balance of a Private Office Membership

Many of us work best when we have our own private space to conduct business. However, private doesn’t have to mean isolated or solitary. Just because you work best in an area that is yours, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on social interaction and networking at other times.

A private office membership at CommonGrounds Workplace offers privacy when you want it, and community when you need it. Having a balance of the two is important in a work environment; let’s talk about why.

Privacy when you want it.

Having your own space is important for many reasons – storage, quiet, concentration, security, privacy. You want to be able to control your work environment and set boundaries that work best for your business.

Constant interruptions, high noise levels, or distractions can hinder your productivity and ability to concentrate. A private space helps to ensure a clear mind and focused train-of-thought.

Our private offices are complete with dual paned glass to reduce exterior noise and enhance interior acoustics. This is a huge differentiator as compared to the standard office or our coworking competitors. Noise levels are one of the biggest complaints we hear from prospects looking to switch their membership to CommonGrounds, and we are proud to say we have solved that problem.

Community when you need it.

You’ve heard it said before – it’s not always about what you know, but who you know.

Coworking spaces are filled with business professionals in many different fields. The coworking community offers great opportunity to collaborate and create partnerships with people you would not have met otherwise. We have had many members grow their client base, just by leasing office space in our coworking sites.

Perhaps you are looking for a lawyer or accountant, maybe even a graphic designer. Chances are, there is an experienced professional right down the hall from your office.

Our common areas and member events are the perfect place to meet people. The best part is that it is up to you how much or how often you want that interaction. You are more than welcome to keep to yourself and you are more than welcome to spend the majority of your day outside of your private office.

Creating a balance between privacy and community is something we do best at CommonGrounds. Both are important in a healthy work environment, but the choice is yours on how you want to lean the scale.