The world of work has gone through some significant changes in recent years, and it looks like things will never go back to the way they once were; traditional office spaces are no longer the answer to how people want to work today.

Wave after wave of COVID-19 swept through the world and made us all stay - and work - in our homes. Technology companies fast-tracked their innovation roadmaps to enable remote work and the workforce was quick to adopt new generations of tooling.

• The need for virtual communication skyrocketed during the pandemic, driving widespread adoption ofvideo conferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. These platforms enabled face-to-face meetings, but also screen sharing, chat functionalities and real-time collaboration on shared documents.
• Collaboration tools like Asana, Trello, and Slack enhanced collaboration and project management. Teams quickly got used to coordinating tasks, sharing files, and tracking project progress, irrespective of their physical location.
• As remote work expanded, so did our capability of providing secure and reliable connections to corporate networks. Remote workers now connect to company servers using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), advanced firewalls, multi-factor authentication, and various endpoint security tools.

In just a few short months, the workforce had adapted to working remotely, and many individuals expressed a preference for a hybrid working setup rather than a traditional office-based job. Traditional office spaces no longer are the (only) answer to fostering productivity and collaboration. People expect the experience in a hybrid office to be as good or better than their home office.

MeetDistrict: a better alternative to traditional office spaces

Quality of service

Unlike traditional office spaces, MeetDistrict was designed with the modern worker in mind. It provides a unique experience to its users, more like a hotel than an office. The basic premise? Everything is taken care of. Always. When you eliminate all friction from the work experience, you create an environment where people can concentrate on their work and enjoy their social interactions. But it goes further than the state-of-the-art infrastructure, robust high-speed internet, and high-end furniture and spaces. MeetDistrict hosts a vibrant community of professionals from various industries and backgrounds, which allows for organic networking and collaboration opportunities.

Simplicity

Due to their bureaucratic nature, many traditional office spaces require a lengthy onboarding process. MeetDistrict, in contrast, offers a streamlined experience with straightforward onboarding that lets individuals quickly get up to speed without the hassle of complex paperwork connected to long-term leases. It offers different packages, covering workspaces, meeting rooms, and shared amenities so that professionals can focus on what matters most - their work and interactions.

Flexibility

MeetDistrict caters to the evolving needs and preferences of the modern workforce. Individuals and companies choose from a range of membership options and can select the plan that best suits their needs. MeetDistrict lets organisations quickly scale up (or down) as needed, providing a level of adaptability that is unparalleled in traditional office spaces. Individuals and organisations can change the type and size of their workspaces, the meeting rooms they want to use, and the location they want to travel to.

MeetDistrict represents our changing view of work

The advantages MeetDistrict offers in terms of quality of service, simplicity, and flexibility are impossible to match with traditional office spaces. Many companies choose to offer hybrid working to their employees with MeetDistrict. Employees commute to the MeetDistrict location of their choice to work, meet with colleagues and peers, and get an overall experience that surpasses traditional offices - and their home office.