Show Notes
London has become one of the world's leading markets for managed offices—but what's driving this rapid growth?
In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Laura O'Sullivan, UK Sales Manager at Rubberdesk, about how managed offices are reshaping the flexible workspace market.
Laura explains why more companies are looking for a solution that combines the flexibility of coworking with the privacy, branding, and control of a traditional office. They also discuss how occupier expectations have evolved since the pandemic, why workplace amenities have become part of the budget, and how the role of brokers is changing as clients arrive better informed than ever.
They discuss:
• Why managed offices are booming in London • How managed offices bridge the gap between coworking and traditional leases • Why companies increasingly invest in workplace amenities • How occupier expectations have changed since COVID • The growing importance of educating clients about flex workspace options • Why flexible workspace has become the default choice for many SMEs
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