Inspiring Business by Sharing Success
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 19 May 2023
UPDATED: 23 May 2023
The new scheme is aimed at businesses looking for quality office accommodation for up to three days every week.
Hybrid offices will be available for businesses who want to ease their way back into the workplace after working from home or new start-ups who are looking for a base for their business without the additional expenditure.
Businesses will be able to occupy a hybrid office at Friar Gate Studios or Sadler Bridge Studios for up to three days per week. They will occupy the same office on the same days each week on an initial 12-month contract. Another business will occupy the space on the remaining days.
The aim of the hybrid offices scheme is to provide flexibility, reduce costs and give businesses greater opportunities for collaboration and networking.
Businesses who opt for the hybrid working package will receive the same benefits as a full-time Connect Derby tenant and will have access to a range of services and facilities, including an on-site café, business support and mentoring, plus the use of seminar and meeting rooms.
The move has come as more businesses rethink their accommodation strategies and decide whether to give up their permanent office space in favour of a mix of remote and office working.
Connect Derby remains the city's leading managed workspace provider and continues to innovate as it helps businesses face the new challenges presented by the evolving nature of the world of work.
As well as hybrid offices, it also offers fully furnished offices at its six workspaces across the city, which are available to rent on a one or three year lease term.
Commenting on the launch of the hybrid offices, Ann Bhatti, head of Connect Derby, said:
“We’re excited to be introducing hybrid offices at our flagship Friar Gate Studios workspace. Over the past couple of years, we’ve introduced a number of new, flexible ways of working to support businesses as they navigate the new world of work.
“The increase in remote working since the pandemic has encouraged a shift in the working environment, prompting businesses to rethink their accommodation strategies. By introducing our hybrid package, we aim to encourage a diverse range of businesses into the city and support the local economy.
“We look forward to welcoming new businesses to Connect Derby and providing them with the support they need to help their business thrive,” added Ann.