Cafés vs. Co-working Spaces

Justification

            Technology has revolutionized the way in which people used to work. Research indicates that as different careers take different trajectories, the economy also takes shapes to dictate how and where people work from. That promotes less need for daily commuting into offices. Typically, people will be moving to their office cubicles, either at cafes or in coworking spaces, depending on their interests and stature (Datta, 2020). People can easily set up their workspaces by the ocean, in their kitchen, or basically, anywhere they feel that is convenient for them. There has been an increase in the number of people that are working from cafes and coworking spaces. This brings about the question of how ideal these kinds of working spaces are. The research will explore these two spaces to identify the pros and cons of each and seek to understand which one is better than the other.

Research questions

Despite the increasing adoption of cafes and coworking spaces as a remote means to work from and interact freely, some issues remain unchecked. These are; how serene are the restaurants and coworking spaces? How reliable are these working spaces? Are cafes superior to coworking spaces? How perfect are the cafes and coworking spaces compared to usual workplaces?

Problem Statement

Cafes and co-working spaces have provided a more extensive and reliable space for work. However, these changes spark the issue of worker accountability and shared-space wrangles. While working from small spaces, it becomes difficult to follow through with what they are doing; hence heads cannot be accountable for their workers. They also pose a challenge of how a person is able to complete the task assigned to them and do it on time. When it comes to cafes, a person can wait for hours to be able to get the quiet spot that they find ideal for working. However, in some cases, the ideal spot may also be another person's ideal spot. So, the space may already be occupied by another person. There is also the aspect of noise. Cafes are not particularly the quietest place; the noise may make it hard for a person to concentrate on the work they are doing. This is because the noise is drowning their attention.  There is also the issue of safety. Some working spaces and cafes may not ensure protection and safety for people’s belongings.

Typically, workers should have a confined traditional space to work together with ease without unnecessary interruptions. Such areas offer room for teamwork, consultation, and participation in any activity (Chardulian, 2017). Also, the traditional office settings may have a relatively low cost of operation compared to diverse coworking spaces. Cafes and co-working spaces present various financial costs, such as renting a personal space that meets individuals' needs. There are also other costs that are incurred which will mostly go unnoticed. For instance, in a café, a person may end up purchasing several cups of coffee or even food.

Proposed solution

While accountability and friction in the cafes and coworking spaces become unbearable, a delegation of various workspaces for particular tasks could ease the conflict. Employees ought to have designated places where they can work that will offer a more comfortable time to concentrate and reduce confusion, as well as spaces that are cost-effective (Sheynkman, 2020). These arrangements may cut not only costs of service but also encourage accountability. For instance, if a supervisor needs to meet up with an employee, it may be easy to do so.

Outline Coworking

 

Introduction: Technology has revolutionized the way in which people used to work. Research indicates that as different careers take different trajectories, the economy also takes shapes to dictate how and where people work from.

1. Introduction

 

2. Thesis Statement

 

3. Research Question

 

4. Problem Statement

 

5. Conclusion

 

6. References