The Rise of Co-Working Spaces

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

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2nd quarter of 2021, 48% worked remotely. In the 4th quarter of 2022, it was down to 24%.”

According to a recent survey completed by Randstad, a provider of human resources services, 61% of those surveyed would not accept a position that they felt would adversely affect their work-life balance.

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco also did a study in September 2022 called “Remote Work and Housing Demand.” They found that 30% of work across the U.S. was still being done at home in August 2022, especially in cities with an abundant amount of tech jobs. According to the study, the shift to home-based work accounted for 60% of the U.S. home price increases during the Pandemic.

So it was obvious that many did go back to their offices and probably enjoyed seeing their workers once again, assisting in making them feel more stable and mentally cognizant and happier with their old familiar surroundings. However, the number of hybrid workers in the 2nd quarter of 2020 was 18%, as so many had established that as a more permanent work environment. In the 2nd quarter of 2021, it rose to 31%, mainly due to the Pandemic, and by 2023, 53% participated in hybrid work. So many became comfortable with being able to work at home and at the same time go to their offices. I believe this created a truly positive work-life balanced environment. Working and having to go to an office has drastically changed and will never be the same as the Covid19 Pandemic had totally changed the dynamics and attitude of the normal job and its’ previous requirements. My belief is that the mental health and stability of those who either work from home full time or have a hybrid schedule is and will be far more beneficial for the majority. The connection and closeness to one’s family will greatly enhance relationships and create more free time, instead of countless hours of travel time, especially for those who are further away from their jobs. The saved time will be better spent in more productive ways whether working or spending time with significant others and family. However, on the negative side, public transportation has suffered greatly with the severe lack of ridership due to the increased hybrid working habitat. How will the MTA and local transportation survive without income? As the largest rapid transit system and infrastructure in the world, increased taxes and fares will be required and a necessity to enable it to survive and hopefully thrive, unless a better form of transportation will come about, which is always possible. Greater emphasis on efficiency and technology, watching excessive cost overruns, more strict oversight in those taking advantage of overtime and better scheduling will surely greatly improve the operation. For many who are planning to start a business or who currently work remotely, purchasing a home with that additional space has become tantamount, crucial, and pretty much mandatory. Homes with that additional space have become more valuable as workplace flexibility becomes most important. For those who were spending hundreds of dollars a month on transportation and food, that has enabled working from home to be a huge cost savings. This has greatly assisted some to spend a bit more on a home to acquire that additional and necessary space for their job and/or business. Also, small workspaces have become extremely popular and some of the largest co-working type companies offering downsized spaces are global leader, Regus, under their IWG umbrella, a group of hybrid-working brands, including, HQ Global Workplaces

I believe this new way to work is the

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Q: What is Himalayan salt?

A: Himalayan salt is a pink-hued variety of salt that is sourced near the Himalayas of South Asia. The origins of the salt date back millions of years when the salt was deposited in a prehistoric lagoon. Until recently the Himalayan salt market was fairly small. Now, exports have grown to 400,000 tons of salt each replacement of the concept of the 4-day work week which has been discussed and written about for years, but somehow, never really took hold until the Pandemic. So this is our new hybrid flexible work week that will most likely be the future for many in the workforce and create a happier and more productive work environment. year. While Himalayan salt has no calories, protein or fat, it does have sodium and trace minerals of calcium, potassium and magnesium, which give the salt its pink tint. Himalayan salt carries the same risks as other types of salt -- getting too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure and raises the risk for heart disease. Treat Himalayan salt like another other type of salt -- use it sparingly.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.

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