Most things are better with friends, and work is no exception. In fact, science shows those with friends at work are getting ahead. The beauty of a coworking space is that your friend doesn’t have to work with you, to work with you. From reward incentives to performance improvement, read on to see why bringing a plus one into your coworking community could be the best decision you make.
1: Make You Love Your Job.
According to the Harvard Business Review, a close work friendship boosts employee satisfaction by 50%. That’s a huge difference to your daily life. It’s not just feeling better either, it’s doing better. In fact, people with a best friend at work are 7x more likely to engage fully in their work and therefore, perform better than those who don’t. We knew making all those friendship bracelets in class was practice for something!
Big companies spend millions researching what kind of corporate culture might make you more productive, and they’ve landed on making you bond with your colleagues. Why not take what they’ve learnt and use it for yourself, with people you choose?
2. Help You Stick it Out.
There are good days and bad days in business. Having a support network to help you through them can be all the difference. Someone to vent to or read through that email before you send it. Being able to help each other through the setbacks, and hype each other before the big swings makes the working world much easier to navigate.
3. Save You a Seat.
Well, not just saving you a seat (but having someone to pick you out the best spots is pretty good!). The practical benefits of sharing a workspace with a friend can be great! You could ride share into the office and reduce fuel costs. Take turns bringing in lunch for each other or get out on a lunchtime walk and talk.
4. Be Your Networking Partner-in-crime.
It can be nerve wracking attending a social on your own. Perhaps you always wanted to go along to Desklodge Pub Quiz night, or you’ve had your eye on the Latte Networking Group? Having a friend to come along to the first one with you is a great way to break the ice. You can talk each other’s skills up if you’re there to network or just boost each other’s confidence if you’re there to make new friends.
5. Earn You Money and Prizes.
You read that right. For every friend you refer to Desklodge, you get referral rewards! We love that you’re raving about us, in fact we love it so much we want to give you gifts!
Referral rewards vary depending on what product your friend signs up for. Whether it’s a Hot Desking Membership, or you know someone looking for an office, there’s plenty to choose from. We’re talking champers and chocs! Free hot desking days or even months! Money off your office rent! Or stays away with Canopy and Stars!
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