Some companies offer remote work stipends for coworking spaces. Here’s how to approach yours

Working from home has become the new norm in our world, in part due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Offices had to close, and many physical office locations continue to stay closed due to the convenience and overhead cost-savings of working from home. But, many professionals are eager to go back into the office to feel more productive and have interactions with other professionals. That’s where coworking spaces like Bellefonte SpringBoard, which continue to grow in popularity, come in.

If you are looking to make the case to your employer for a remote work stipend at a coworking space, consider these helpful tips: 

Schedule a time where you can have a one-on-one meeting with your employer

Make sure to schedule a meeting before you bring up this topic, and don’t just ask after a team meeting. It is important that you go into this meeting knowing the angle you will want to take and knowing how this will benefit your work. If you are nervous for the meeting, just know that people are more likely to give you what you are asking for through face-to-face interactions, and will appreciate this more than an email. 

Explain the benefits of coworking 

Coworking spaces provide their members with many benefits, including increased creativity, reduced loneliness, the ability to network, and to have a wellness to work life balance. In discussing a remote work stipend with your employer, one of the main benefits to point out is they won’t have to commit to a space long-term. Many coworking spaces provide monthly packages for their members that can be stopped at any time.

Make your explanation for the stipend personal to you 

Once you have explained to your boss the many benefits there are to coworking, be sure to explain how this work stipend can specifically help you. For example, maybe you are a parent and need to be able to leave the house a few days a week to get your work done without the distractions of what is going on at home. There are many distractions that every individual faces at home, and a coworking space can be a great place in order to stay focused and surround yourself with like-minded individuals! 

Do you feel prepared to discuss a remote work stipend with your employer? There is never any harm in asking the question, and with the reasonable pricing of many coworking spaces, employers will view this as a great option for their employees! 

If you live in or near the Bellefonte area, here is a link you can share with your employer to learn more about our coworking space: www.bellefontespringboard.com/coworking 

Author: Lindsay Halleron