Daniel Slotta
Research expert covering Greater China
Coworking in the U.S. - statistics & facts
Coworking is where a group of professionally unrelated workers, usually from different employers, share a common office space. This differs from traditional office environments in two key respects. First, the office infrastructure is provided by the coworking provider, with each workspace being rented out for a short period, usually on a monthly basis. Second, there is a focus on shared values and collaboration, with the intention of forming a creative environment. This latter difference explains why coworking is especially popular amongst freelancers and people who work from home. Both these groups may want a place they are able to work from for only a few days a week, but which provides social connections and professional support.
