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Key Findings from the ESG Playbook for Coworking Success

Guest Post: technologywithin The built environment is responsible for 42% of global emissions, with 27% from building operations and 15% from embodied carbon. These statistics make ESG an urgent matter for the flexible workspace sector. But while many coworking operators focus on running an ethically guided business that is thoughtful about its impact on people […]

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Future Leaders of Coworking Takes Flight Across the Pond

The coworking industry has always thrived on connection, community, and the belief that great things happen when talented people come together. Now, one of the sector’s most exciting initiatives is spreading its wings internationally. Future Leaders of Coworking (FLOC), the peer-led leadership accelerator that’s been making waves by championing early- to mid-career professionals, has launched […]

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The People Behind the Spaces | Building Teams for Growth in Flex

Guest Post: Cameron MacRae, Global Director at Bottle Rocket Search   Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with coworking and flexible workspace operators around the world. One thing has always stood out to me: no matter how beautiful the design, how prime the location, or how strong the brand, it’s the […]

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Beyond the Buzzword – Why Community Is Still the Heart of Coworking

Insights from GCUC UK’s fireside chat with Pauline Roussel (Coworkies) and Jonathan O’Byrne (Collective Works) If you’ve been in coworking for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard the word “community” thrown around so much it’s practically lost all meaning. It’s become the industry’s equivalent of saying “synergy” in a corporate meeting, everyone nods knowingly, […]

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The Flex Market in 2025 | What’s Shifted Since GCUC UK London 2024

Last October in London, the conversation was alive with predictions. Operators needed to double down on brand. People would always be the competitive edge. Design had to go deeper than shiny amenities. Fast forward to today, and those predictions are no longer theory. They are the reality shaping the market. Brand as survival strategy In […]

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9 Traits of Future-Ready Workspace Leaders

The best workspace operators aren’t just filling desks and signing leases. They’re running two businesses at once , the physical space and the operational engine that powers it. They think like innovators, not just landlords. Here’s what sets them apart. 1. Bilingual in Bricks and Business They can talk square footage and service margins without […]

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The future-proof flex space: why design is your most strategic asset

Guest post, written by Interaction As the Flex Space sector matures, one thing is clear: success depends on more than location and branding. The spaces that fill quickly, stay full and command premium rates share one thing in common: intentional, user-led design. Most flex operators know design matters, but even the best spaces can miss […]

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London Sets the Pace – GCUC UK 2025 Returns to the Capital

London leads the global coworking movement, and the data proves it. The capital’s flexspace revolution continues to accelerate, with Q1 2025 recording the highest volume of new requirements in a single quarter since Q1 2024. This October, the world’s most innovative workspace leaders will converge on London for GCUC UK London 2025. The future of […]

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Coworking Keeps Climbing: 4,199 Spaces Across the UK & Ireland

Data sourced from CoworkingCafe, Q2 2025 New data from CoworkingCafe confirms what many in the industry already feel: demand for flexible workspaces continues to grow. As of Q2 2025, there are 4,199 coworking spaces across the UK and Ireland, making the region one of the most saturated flex markets globally. London still leads the pack […]

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