Formerly reserved for small businesses with limited resources and the self-employed, coworking spaces now appeal to all spheres. From start-ups in the process of creation to the large Fortune 500 group, all structures are convinced by This new way of thinking about offices.
Between flexibility, savings and practicality, Flashoffice explains to you why large groups are deserting their traditional headquarters and making The choice to settle in shared premises.
To boost innovation
VSEs, SMEs, ETI or large groups : all businesses must constantly innovating so that their products or services remain competitive and attractive on the market. Some companies do not hesitate to inject a new dynamic into teams, by creating a digital hub or laboratory outside their historic offices and by setting up in a coworking space.
This is an opportunity to have a more modern window and more flexible premises, for example to install teams in charge of innovation and/or marketing. This choice also makes it possible to recruiting talents and experts everywhere in France and around the world, since the major coworking brands have numerous premises in France and abroad.
For more agility and flexibility
Agility is the key word for all businesses. Indeed, to adapt to the market and competitors, all structures, regardless of their size, must be responsive and flexible. There is nothing like coworking spaces and service contracts to gain agility!
Not only does working in these places allow you to remain open to the world and to multiply encounters, but also, this new All inclusive rental mode allows organizations to remain focused on their business and on their development.
To save money
Even with their significant resources, large groups need reduce certain items of expenditure. All the more so after two years of a worrying health situation, which has had repercussions in all sectors.
From research to the daily management of the premises, including layout and rental costs, the budgets allocated to business real estate are colossal. Not to mention the time and resources mobilized to manage projects of such magnitude... With coworking spaces, these structures, which employ several hundred or thousands of employees, completely delegate the search for premises and only have to: settle in a turnkey office, fully equipped and furnished. Thanks to the contract for the provision of services, they make significant savings, while benefiting from a great flexibility in renting. The time savings are also considerable, which allows all employees to focus on growth and make money!
To attract and retain talent
The quality of life at work is now a key issue for businesses, whether an SME or a large group. All employees aspire to greater well-being on a daily basis and are therefore sensitive to their working environment. Beyond the salary, the setting and the atmosphere thus become key arguments for attracting candidates and for retaining employees over the long term.
By setting up in a coworking space, large companies offer their employees a pleasant, welcoming and friendly place. Shared rooms are also an opportunity to create synergies with other businesses And of boost your professional network. These modern and innovative offices, focused on sharing and collaboration, are increasingly popular with the new generations who are entering the job market.
To work differently
The health crisis has led to the emergence of new ways of working. Distance learning then took a more important place in the daily lives of employees. Convinced by The advantages of remote work but not always ready to adopt it 100%, businesses have decided to move towards hybrid work. Employees divide their schedule between home office and office presence.
This new way of working is particularly well suited to coworking spaces, which offer more flexibility and flexibility. Thus, large groups can leave their traditional offices to set up their teams in fully equipped premises. They also have the option of renting fewer positions than their total workforce, since not all employees are present at the same time.
Meet the major groups that have switched to coworking
The group Engie has chosen to encourage innovation by relocating its digital team to a coworking space. Nearly 200 employees have thus invested in the premises. Regus near the Saint-Lazare train station. A boon for the company, which can then more easily adapt to the evolving needs of its digital department. In fact, in 2016, there were only 50 employees on site. The flexibility of the offices allowed them to quickly accommodate 200 people.
Same decision for Thales, who created a digital factory in the building WeWork Lafayette. crossroad also followed the movement by establishing itself in the heart of the 13th arrondissement of Paris, in a WeWork building. A stone's throw from station F, the group has deployed a real hub oriented to AI and data. It occupies an entire floor, with 300 workstations. Thanks to this start-up agility, Carrefour hopes to be more open to innovation in order to compete with the leaders in e-commerce.
Flashoffice supports all businesses
Chez Flashoffice, we are committed to finding solutions for all professionals, whether it is a position for a solo freelancer or a completely independent platform to install 500 employees.
Partners of the biggest coworking brands, we offer our customers spaces adapted to their needs and their budget. No commercial lease: we opted for The contract for the provision of services, much more advantageous.
Coworking is a true philosophy that intends to transform the relationship with work in the long term. Large groups have already understood this and know that in order to remain competitive and attractive, their offices have a strong role to play. By investing in spaces like WeWork, Regus or Morning, the major players in the French economy are entering a new era.
