UK: Alpha Works, a coworking space in Birmingham city centre, has achieved 100 per cent occupancy.
The company says: “With many businesses having changed the way in which they work, Alpha Works has adapted to support its members in a variety of ways. From flexing its packages and providing office equipment for the community to take home, to offering some normality and consistency when it was lacking so much in people’s lives, this care has kept the community spirit alive even when office working wasn’t possible.”
Health and safety measures, such as a one-way system and frequent cleaning, enabled people to return to the office when they felt ready, while keeping safe. Once restrictions allowed, networking events, including Halloween and Christmas parties, helped the community to feel normal again, forming new connections and catching up with existing ones. Events are now back in full force, with a range of activities planned over the coming months, including food and drink pop-ups, networking, charity fundraisers and business drop-in sessions.
Alpha Works has seen more than a dozen companies with private offices remain throughout the pandemic, with others returning after a short break. Three businesses have upscaled to cater to their growth, with another having moved to a larger space in the wider building. A further nine new companies have also joined as private office members.
Bbusinesses that haven’t kept their private offices have rejoined as hot-desk members, allowing them to benefit from the facilities that Alpha Works offers, such as meeting rooms, the onsite gym and everyone’s favourite coffee machine.
The number of hot-deskers at the coworking space has doubled, with more than 60 opting for the flexibility that this package provides.
Erin McGee, community manager at Alpha Works, said: “Alpha Works is a truly dynamic co-working space, which has thrived in the post-Covid climate. Our team are always finding new ways to bring our members together, keeping them and their businesses happy and evolving. The strong community paired with our impressive range of amenities enables members to take flexible working to the next level. We look forward to further growth and future successes.”
