Subtitles section Play video Print subtitles The number of coworking spaces around the world has increased by 400% in the past two years. These innovative spaces are cropping up everywhere. Coworking is redefining the way we work. Coworking spaces offer more than just shared offices and good coffee. These collaborative communities provide something special. Connectedness. With the cultural shift to mobility, more people are parting ways with their traditional working environment. Let's see why people are ditching their cubes, giving up their home offices, and moving from their local coffee shops. In the corporate setting, the average cube shrank from 500 square feet to 200 square feet. To reduce costs and enhance productivity, corporation are adopting alternative work strategies. This freedom allows their employees to work, well, anywhere. Home offices offer an integration of work and life. Over 20 million Americans work from home, including 90% of freelancers. Yet, the lack of social interaction can lead to loneliness and slower business growth. And there are distractions. Distractions and distractions Many workers see public spaces for relief. Coffee shops can be found on every corner. This trendy workspace offers free WiFi and good coffee. But the fact is coffee shops are not designed for work. The noise and lack of privacy are major complaints. As a result, only 2% of freelancers still rely on them to conduct their business. So, where can workers go? Coworking spaces help workers find accelerated serendipity. Freelancers can bounce ideas off small business owners. Entrepreneurs can inspire corporate refugees. And fledgling startups can quickly build the diverse social network. All here in one interactive space. Now go find a coworking space in your town and experience accelerated serendipity for yourself.
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