Coworking is sweeping the globe. According to the Global Coworking Survey 2015-2016, coworking spaces have increased globally from 3 to 7,800 between 2005 and 2015. The projection for 2016 is approximately 16,000 spaces; 25,000 spaces by 2017; and 37,000 spaces by 2018.
Three main factors drive this explosive growth. First, the gap between the mindset of small businesses and freelancers and traditional landlords, who like long term leases and require guarantees and company accounts. Second, technology that enables flexible and remote working. And third, the new generations do not consider the corporate environment appealing.
Coworking has changed the way people work and relate. It is said that coworking spaces are the combination of the best of a corporate office – resources, equipment, and collaboration – with the benefits of working at home – convenience, flexibility, and autonomy. All this with an added sense of community in a flexible, fun, and relaxed space.