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
In major cities like Toronto, the typical office rental is long term. Companies are shoehorned into all-or-nothing commitments. This causes challenges for companies of all shapes and sizes. As a result, more companies are turning to alternative workplaces and coworking offices to take advantage of short-term rentals. In this article, we take a quick look into the key benefits of short-term office… Read more
Business support services are an underutilized tool in coworking spaces. The most successful businesses are those that make use of all the tools at their disposal. We take a look at some of the support services available to coworkers, and how leading companies use them. How Companies Use Coworking Support Services Taking advantage of professional support services in coworking spaces can give… Read more
