15/10/2024
Improving your workspaces sense of community can help increase collaboration, engagement, and a create a happy atmosphere. Here are six effective ways to enhance your workspace community:
1. Host regular events: These events can be anything from organising workshops, networking events, or social gatherings to encourage interaction amongst your members, helping them connect on both personal and professional levels.
2. Create community interest-based groups: Facilitate the formation of clubs or groups around specific interests (e.g. book clubs or wellness activities). This can lead to collaborative projects between your members.
3. Encourage feedback and participation: Regularly request feedback and input from members about your workspace and the community activities you provide. This can be done through surveys or suggestion boxes. This shows that you really value their opinions and are willing to make improvements based on their needs.
4. Create a collaborative workspace: When creating your workspace, make sure to incorporate areas that promote teamwork, such as communal tables or breakout rooms. These spaces can encourage collaboration and make it easier for both teams and members to connect.
5. Implement a mentorship program: Chat with your members and get to know who they are and what they do. You can then pair experienced members with those seeking guidance. This fosters relationships, encourages knowledge sharing and helps build a supportive community environment.
6. Utilise technology: Use apps or platforms, such as Beyond by Perch, to facilitate communication and collaboration among members. A dedicated online members area or messaging software can help keep everyone informed about events, share resources, and create connections.
Do you have any other ideas of how to build your workspace community? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️