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Make the most of Co Working Day - come together with like-minded professionals and collaborate to make great things happen!
It's time to get together and collaborate on August 9 for Co-Working Day! This day was created to honor the collaboration between individuals, teams and companies that come together in a shared space to work on projects and ideas. It's also a great opportunity to recognize the growing trend of remote workers who are able to work from home or any other location around the world. Co-working has become more than just a way to save money; it has become an efficient and effective way of working that can help increase productivity, creativity, and innovation. So let's celebrate this special day by coming together and getting some great work done!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of First Co-working Space</div><div class='timeline-text'>C-base, a hackerspace in Berlin, Germany, is often recognized as the first co-working space, where like-minded people came together to work on projects.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official Term Co-working Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>Brad Neuberg, a programmer from San Francisco, coined the term "co-working" and established the first official co-working space, the Hat Factory.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Co-Working Day Celebrated</div><div class='timeline-text'>In honor of the growing trend of collaborative work environments, the first Co-Working Day was celebrated on August 9, 2010.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Co-working Companies</div><div class='timeline-text'>Major co-working companies such as WeWork and Spaces continued to expand globally, making shared workspaces more accessible for professionals everywhere.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Co-working Movement Gains Traction</div><div class='timeline-text'>As technology continued to evolve and the number of remote workers increased, the co-working movement gained further momentum worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Co-working Adapts to Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the COVID-19 pandemic, co-working spaces adapted to health guidelines, reinforcing flexible, innovative work environments for remote professionals.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a co-working day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring together your work colleagues and organize a day devoted to co-working activities. Make it a team building event or simply a day of collaboration and creativity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an open house</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite members of the public in to check out your co-working space and get a feel for the atmosphere. Showcase some of the projects that have been created by your members, and allow people to try out different tools and equipment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a co-working event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out the events calendar for local co-working events and join in the fun. This could be a networking event, a panel discussion, or just a casual gathering of co-workers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Recognize your team's accomplishments</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to recognize each member of your team for their individual contributions to the space. Give them something meaningful like an award, or simply just thank them for their hard work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share stories of success</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather stories from your co-working members and share them on social media. This can be an inspiring way to show others what is possible when working together.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Co-working encourages collaboration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By having people work in the same space, it creates an opportunity for collaboration, brainstorming and the exchange of ideas which can lead to innovative solutions. Co-working spaces are designed to be conducive to creativity so that each individual has the resources they need to achieve their goals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps build community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By working together in a shared workspace, professionals from different backgrounds can come together and learn from one another. This helps foster strong relationships within the workspace and promotes the development of a supportive working environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's cost effective</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Co-working is a more affordable option than renting out your own office space with all the facilities such as high speed internet, furniture, meeting room rental among other benefits provided. It also allows you to stay flexible and adaptable, allowing you to scale up or down according to your needs.</p></div></div>
Co Working Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. In 2024 Co Working Day will occur on a Friday.
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