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Networking defines future of work: WeWork
In the aftermath of the pandemic, people are yearning for face-to-face encounters and connections beyond their own company and industry. Interaction fosters innovation, and coworking spaces sense a new opportunity.
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Interior view of a property managed by coworking space provider WeWork. (Bloomberg/Ruhani Kaur)
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n the aftermath of the pandemic, people are yearning for face-to-face encounters and connections beyond their own company and industry. Interaction fosters innovation, and coworking spaces sense a new opportunity.
“Individuals want access to a diverse range of business communities, networking opportunities and the flexibility to work from any location globally,” Dylan Burke from coworking space provider WeWork told The Jakarta Post on Monday.
A desire for networking opportunities, coupled with the growing need for flexibility to work from anywhere, will drive demand for coworking spaces, according to Burke, who oversees WeWork’s portfolio in the region.
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Headquartered in New York City, the United States, WeWork is a global network of coworking spaces that offers flexible workspaces worldwide.
“Within WeWork, we see entrepreneurs looking to connect with companies for opportunities, start-ups networking with one another, and large [multinational corporations] hosting local and overseas delegates,” he added.
He gave a few examples of that, such as “a technology-focused company leveraged our network to collaborate with companies in the community to trial technology solutions and gain feedback on the user experience. Another medical tech company also organized free talks for our members during the pandemic.”
