Many people may feel unfamiliar with the term ‘shared office’ in New Zealand. Simply put, it is an office model that shares offices with different businesses and individuals for use, sharing the cost of office usage based on each person’s office situation. This is also a product of the sharing economy. At present, shared offices have been developing for a long time abroad, and this shared office model is still in development in China. However, shared offices have many advantages and have received good evaluations. The number of enterprises and freelancers choosing shared offices in China is also increasing.
There are many differences between shared offices and traditional offices. Traditional offices are like one person per workstation, where everyone only needs to lower their heads to complete their work every day, and there are rarely opportunities for mutual communication. However, a shared office is an open design, so working in such an office space provides employees with a very different experience. Especially young employees are more willing to choose a comfortable office environment. This is also one of the reasons why shared offices are developing better and better in China. We can take a look at the functions of shared offices.
Save office rental costs
The first purpose of shared offices in New Zealand is to help businesses or freelancers save on their rental office budget. Renting a satisfactory office in New Zealand requires a relatively high rent, which can be difficult for some freelancers who are just starting their own businesses or have unstable incomes. So everyone will choose a cost-effective shared office, which can reduce the economic pressure of renting an office.
The rent for a shared office is shared by all the companies or institutions working here, so the office rent shared among each company will also be greatly reduced. In addition, some freelancers may not work here all day, and one office space can be rented out to multiple users, so the shared office rent among everyone will be lower. By saving office rent, there can be more economic use for the operation of the enterprise. Domestic startups can also choose the shared office model to help reduce their initial financial pressure.
Having a high-end office environment
The planning of shared offices in New Zealand is excellent, as it is like a small community with a great environment. Many shared offices have open or semi open designs, so this area has good lighting. The interior is mostly designed in a modern style, and many shared offices also incorporate green plant designs, allowing employees to feel the beauty of nature while working. This is also beneficial for employees to relax and better engage in work.
For start-up companies, if their funds are limited, they can rent shared offices to provide their employees with a good working environment and higher emotional value. At the same time, when receiving visiting customers, it can also enhance customer trust and improve the company’s image, which can also provide more opportunities for cooperation with customers. There are many startups or small-scale enterprises in shared offices abroad, which can help streamline budgets and improve investment return ratios.
Increase social opportunities
The third function of shared offices in New Zealand is to increase social opportunities, as this type of shared office has different companies working together within the entire office area. Some companies may also have upstream and downstream relationships in the industry, so everyone can have more opportunities for cooperation. If it were a traditional office model, companies would need offline communication to achieve cooperation. However, now that everyone is working in the same area, there are more opportunities for communication and collaboration, which can also help them obtain more high-quality cooperation projects.
There are many shared offices that also organize offline gatherings to provide more opportunities for everyone to understand and communicate. This is also a great opportunity for companies to expand their network and resources, and one of the charms of shared offices. Some start-up business managers can also learn a lot of good management experience and make new friends in such gatherings, which is very helpful for the development of their own businesses.
Shared offices in New Zealand also have great potential for development in China and are increasingly being chosen by more and more people. Because this office model has the advantages of saving business operating costs, providing employees with a high-end office environment, and increasing social opportunities for business leaders, it is not just a simple place to provide office space. There can also be many intangible assets here, which is an advantage that traditional office models cannot compare with. A good office space is crucial for the employees of a company, as it can inspire their value and benefit the company as well.