Tag: office rental in London

Cool-Off In Air-Conditioned Coworking Spaces

Date: Mon Jul 25 Author: Chelliah Nakeeran

You may have a cool job that enables you to work from home, but do you have a cool home where you can work without melting?

The fact of the matter is that the UK is not prepared for heat waves. With temperatures reaching between 38 and 40 degrees celsius, working from home without air-conditioning is unbearable.

The UK’s biggest commercial radio brand, heart.co.uk say that employers have an obligation to ensure their employees are working in a “reasonable environment, adding:

“While most offices have air-con to keep you cool while you’re working, people working from home are often stuck suffering in the blistering weather, especially if they live in a poorly ventilated house.”

If you’re a freelancer, or work-from-home employee struggling to focus on your work due to in the blazing heat, why not take advantage of the air-conditioned offices available in hundreds of coworking spaces across the UK.

Cool Office Space

In recent years, coworking spaces have evolved to accommodate freelancers, entrepreneurs and corporate companies under the same roof. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, shared spaces were obligated to install proper ventilation and air ducts that do not recirculate air.

As a result, the majority of coworking spaces throughout the UK have air-conditioning which is deemed safe by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Affordable Coworking Spaces

BluDesks has an impressive property portfolio of coworking spaces all over the UK. Our pay-as-you-use business model means you can book space at times that suit you. And with hundreds of coworking spaces available for as little as £2 an hour, you have instant access to multiple coworking spaces that give you more control over your budget.

Fully-Equipped Offices

Coworking spaces are equipped with facilities you would expect in any fully-functioning office – scanners, photocopiers, TV/audio equipment etc. This includes access to meeting rooms and, of course, air conditioning. Offices with modern designs even have kitchenettes and chill-out zones.

Convenient Location

Finding a coworking space near you is simple with BluDesks. We have teamed up with hundreds of coworking spaces throughout the UK – so you can find and book a selection of conveniently located hot desks and meeting rooms without having to commute into the office.

Hotspots For Growth

Coworking offices provide a space for a diverse range of professionals to congregate and meet new people. As a result, shared office spaces are potential hotspots that enable freelancers, start-ups and SMEs to expand their networks and grow their businesses.

Upscale Work Environments

BluDesks make it easy for professionals to find a cool place to work. With a single login, you have access to hundreds of plush coworking offices all over the UK. If your home is too hot to focus on your work, sign-up today and finds an air-conditioned office or meeting room near you to cool off.

Coworking Space Meeting Rooms in London Provide A Hybrid Solution

Date: Mon May 23 Author: Chelliah Nakeeran

Coworking Space Meeting Rooms in London Provide A Hybrid Solution

For the past two years, the world has been in limbo. With inflation threatening to scupper business growth and survival for the foreseeable future, more businesses are switching to the hybrid model to cut down on costs.

PwC has called hybrid working an unprecedented  challenge no business leader has ever faced. There will, of course, be some challenges, but from where we’re standing, existing solutions will help to make the transition smoother.

Not all businesses agree the hybrid model is the best way forward. Banks executives have been particularly vociferous about how remote working disrupts collaboration and corporate culture.

On the other side of the fence, tech firms are embracing hybrid working because they have the tools and the strategy to make it work. For most businesses downsizing offices and taking advantage of spaces can help you navigate the uncertainty of an economic downturn.

Office Rental in London

The Bank of England has warned that increasing energy prices will slide the UK into a recession this year. If that is to be the case, London businesses are likely to be the hardest hit.

Renting office space in the capital is already phenomenally high. According to Oktra, costs range from £50-95 per sq. ft. Prices are already 7.5% higher than pre-pandemic levels and are forecast to continue rising.

With costs rising from multiple angles, businesses face a difficult period trying to grow. Others will simply be looking to survive. Adopting the hybrid model could prove to be the difference between business continuity and closure.

Releasing the overheads that come with office rentals will free up a significant amount of cash flow. Coworking spaces present a cost-effective alternative and provide you with appropriate space for your team to collaborate, hold meetings and build a company culture.

Book Meeting Rooms With BluDesks

Not all coworking spaces will work for all businesses. Most providers have limited options and bind you into long-term contracts. During this period of uncertainty, most companies will want flexibility and multiple choices that makes organising ad-hoc meetings and space for team members to get together convenient.

BluDesks provide solutions to these challenges. First of all, we list multiple coworking spaces across London. At the time of writing, we provide you access to 517 venues within the M25 alone. We also have multiple ad-hoc satellite offices in the commuter belt.

Moreover, you have access to all our coworking spaces, private offices and meeting rooms with a single login.

We also offer a flexible Pay-as-you-Go plan which means you have more control over your budget. Unlike other office space providers, with BluDesks, you won’t be paying for office space you are not using.

All you have to do is browse our website, choose an office location with a meeting room that is most convenient for you and book the amount of time you want it for. You can even cancel the booking without paying anything providing you let us know within 24 hours.

Sign up to BluDesks today and take advantage of our hybrid solutions.