Toronto Tech Talent Snags #3 Spot in CBRE’s Ranking Confirming Toronto’s rapid ascension from tech player to tech powerhouse, CBRE’s 2019 Scoring Tech Talent report indicates the city has snagged the number 3 spot in CBRE’s North American Tech Talent Ranking, coming in just behind tech juggernauts San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. TECH TALENT SCORECARD RANKING, 2019, CBRE RESEARCH The score… Read more
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. What that really means is that people copy success. As a result of the success of coworking, there are more industries trying to adopt or co-opt the model and make it their own. In this piece, we take a look at some of the ways other industries are trying to leverage alternative… Read more
According to the just-released Economist Global Liveability Index 2019, Toronto is the seventh most livable city in the world (tied with Tokyo). Out of the 140 cities deemed most-liveable in the world, Toronto is holding steady at the same rank as last year. The highly-regarded Index is produced by the Economist Intelligence Unit — a division of The Economist Group which is… Read more
Office space is always evolving. Whether you’re working from home, at a coworking space, or out of a traditional office, we can all benefit from getting back to grassroots. Literally. Plants are one of the most popular ways to personalize your desk. Well trends like fidget spinners come and go, plants have lasting power. And that’s no surprise. Not only are they… Read more
While coworking is a worldwide phenomenon, some places are much bigger adopters than others. In recent years, Toronto has established itself as a coworking city. And now, the proof is in- according to a new study, Toronto is now the 3rd fastest growing city for coworking. How Toronto Coworking Stacks Up Globally Toronto is a fast adopter and is often a testing… Read more
Scheduling meetings can be tough when meetings don’t happen according to schedule. Last-minute changes and new opportunities don’t always leave you with a lot of options. Even if your office has meeting rooms, they can fill up fast and last minute schedules can create conflict. So how can you find a meeting room on demand? Option 1: Coffee Shops Coffee shops are… Read more
Shared office spaces have grown from a trend to changing the way companies do business. It increases collaboration and is a great source of creative ideation. But when it comes time for individual work, how do you optimize performance and reduce distractions? Today, we’re giving out simple tips for staying productive in a shared office space. #5. Ergonomic Office Furnishings In too… Read more
Irrefutable Fact: Canadians love their summers! Undisputed Probability: Nowhere in the country is the season celebrated more passionately than it is in Toronto. Even while tending to business, the city serves as Canada’s leading hub for business, technology, medicine and the arts. Torontonians view the lazy days of summer as a non-negotiable mandate to get outside and make the most of the… Read more
Move Over Millennials, the New Kids on the Block Have Arrived While a lot of energy in recent years has been expended on understanding the talents and preferences of millennials, the time is such that we need to thoughtfully consider an entirely new generation. Born after 1996 into an internet-connected world and raised to navigate that sphere with ease, these young digital… Read more
Even in the age of automation, the success of a good company falls largely on the shoulders of the employees. Getting the most out of your employees will often lead to positive results in all aspects of your business. Fortunately, a shared office space can help you hack the code to improving employee happiness. The Value of Employee Happiness Employee happiness is… Read more
