In 2024, the shift to remote and hybrid work is not just a trend—it’s reshaping the way businesses and professionals operate across Canada and the US. Flexibility is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, as the traditional office landscape continues to fade. In response, the coworking and flexible workspace industry has surged, evolving to meet the changing needs of a workforce… Read more
How the Right Location Can Provide Unmatched Advantages for Business Growth and Elevation In the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, location is more than just a convenience—it’s a strategic advantage that can elevate your business to new heights. At The Professional Centre, we understand that where you work is as important as how you work. That’s why we’ve established our state-of-the-art office… Read more
Creating Equitable and Empowering Workspaces The rise of hybrid work has been one of the most significant changes in the professional world since the COVID-19 pandemic. Hybrid work involves employees spending part of their time working on-site and part of their time working remotely. According to Gallup, about 40% of remote-capable employees have shifted from fully on-site work to either a hybrid… Read more
Enhancing Productivity and Well-being Through Eco-Friendly Spaces The concept of Going Green is not new for business owners. It encompasses practices aimed at making spaces more sustainable for the earth and its inhabitants. The goal is to live harmoniously with Mother Nature, causing minimal to zero harm. With an increasing societal consciousness about climate change and environmental destruction, many companies are now… Read more
How Professional Coworking Has Evolved For many reasons, the motive behind creating shared workspaces has evolved rapidly over the last few years. Nowadays, it is available everywhere, a sign of modern times. But where did the idea come from? The concept was first introduced in the 1990s, driven by the desire for more worker collaboration. A brief overview of the evolution of… Read more
Unveiling Innovative Strategies for Nurturing Dynamic Workplace Communities There is a reason that coworking spaces continue to focus more and more on the community element. Community is in many ways, vital to the success of a workplace space. There are many ways in which this has been shown, where individuals contributing to a work task not only thrive within the company as… Read more
Integrating Wellness into the Modern Workspace Many people spend most of their day at work, meaning that the workplace significantly impacts their physical and mental health. If the environment is unhealthy, it can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and digestive issues. This is often due to poor management, outdated policies, and damaging work culture. According to… Read more
The Interplay of Mental Health, Public Speaking Fears, and New Work Dynamics in the Post-Pandemic Era In March of 2020, the entire world was put on pause. Something unprecedented happened, and we were all forced to move into our homes 24/7 due to a worldwide health emergency. It was a source of great anxiety due to job uncertainty, anticipatory grief, and increased… Read more
Merging the Conventional Office Sphere with Remote Work The presence of COVID has in one way or another changed everyone’s lives. The concept of the traditional work environment was flipped on its head, exchanged for a delicate balance between what became colloquially known as the hybrid work model. This means that there aren’t many big enterprises that apply a single model anymore…. Read more
How COVID-19 Catalyzed a Shift Towards Flexible Work Environments and What It Means for Productivity, Culture, and Connection in 2023 and Beyond Everyone will remember the day differently: time stood still as stores closed early, businesses shut down, and everyone was sent home. Something that even the World Health Organization understood was coming. And it would change every aspect of our lives… Read more
