Trends Of Work – Traditional Office Space vs Coworking Space in India

When it comes to finding a home for your business, numerous factors can steer your decision one way or the other – the type of business you own, your brand image, if it boosts staff morale, and how accessible it is to your clients.

Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, making this decision for your enterprise’s home base is crucial. Should you look for a traditional setup or a coworking space in India? Let’s take a closer look at what both options have to offer.

Concept and Definition

Traditional office spaces in India belong solely to one company, i.e., a single story or single building of office space houses only one company. Every staff member is given their own desk, cubicle, or private cabin based on office culture and/or hierarchy. The onus is on the employers and the company to set up space and required amenities, including WiFi, furniture, equipment, etc. However, these days many rented office spaces in India are either furnished or semi-furnished.

A coworking space in India, on the other hand, is a shared working space with employees from several different companies. They have an open-layout concept and allow for a lot more collaboration and socialising. Coworking space packages also include necessary amenities from furniture to WiFi to food to recreation rooms. You can read more about disruption in coworking spaces here.

Expenses

 

Traditional office spaces in India can sometimes be financially difficult due to multiple expenses including rent, maintenance, security, office supplies, parking, contract renewal, and so on. Companies may have to shell out more from their budget if these duties are being outsourced.

Coworking spaces, on the other hand, outshine traditional offices because of the economic benefit. Since they work on a membership plan, coworking spaces are not only affordable but help you save time and effort. All your facilities and amenities including maintenance, healthy food, security, and so on, are taken care of and are built-in as part of the fee.

Lease

Traditional offices come with long-term leases that are generally not flexible and non-negotiable and come with high up-front costs. You are bound to your contract for a minimum of two to three years, if not more. While you do have free reign of the entire space you rent, rapidly growing companies will face difficulties in accommodating all their staff, while smaller companies will still have to pay rent for space not being used.

There is no lease when it comes to coworking spaces in India. They work on a membership basis, tailored to your needs and can be changed at your convenience. Whether you require a desk for a month or 10 desks for a week, a private office for a year or even a conference room for a few hours, c-working spaces allow for a lot of flexibility.

Design and Infrastructure

The blueprint of traditional office space in India is to seat as many people as possible within a certain floor area. Layouts are designed to be efficient and as per a certain hierarchy à la desks, cubicles, private cabins, etc.

Collaboration is the bedrock of coworking spaces in India, and the easiest way to achieve this is through cross-team communication. This is where design and infrastructure come into play. Coworking spaces are known for their bold designs, funky interiors, and bright colours that promote good energy and boost productivity. It even allows for meeting new people across industries, from different backgrounds, making networking a breeze. Here’s a peek into what life in a coworking space is like!

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