Jessica Cooper, Chief Product Officer at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), and Sam Pickering, Head of Sustainability at the Instant Group, join Gio and Jamie to discuss the Well Coworking Rating and its impact on the flex workspace industry. With their wealth of experience and dedication to sustainable practices, they break down the essentials of creating healthier, more sustainable coworking spaces and share their vision for scaling wellness standards across the industry.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How the new Well Coworking Rating empowers coworking operators to elevate wellness standards and attract wellness-conscious members.

• The collaborative process that helped shape the rating, with input from coworking leaders and experts globally.

• Why the rating is designed to be achievable, scalable, and impactful across varied types of coworking spaces.

• The significance of wellness ratings in meeting growing demand from enterprises and individual members.

• Real-world applications of wellness principles, from air quality improvements to ergonomic enhancements, that make coworking spaces more attractive and productive for everyone.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Jessica on LinkedIn

• Sam on LinkedIn

• WELL Certification
  

• WELL Coworking Rating

• WELL at Scale

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In this episode, Jamie and Gio chat with Kane Willmott, CEO and Co-founder of IQ Offices. Kane takes us on a detailed journey through London’s coworking and flex office landscape. Kane shares his experiences touring some of the most innovative and high-end coworking spaces in the UK, uncovering what North American operators can learn from the London market's approach to design, operations, and community engagement. From ESG initiatives to flexible month-to-month models, he dives into what's setting the London scene apart and what North American operators can anticipate as the flex space industry continues to evolve.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The high design and elevated F&B offerings found in London’s coworking spaces.

• How UK operators integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) requirements into their spaces to meet rising tenant expectations.

• London’s flexible, month-to-month membership model and its surprising advantages for both operators and members.

• The importance of community-driven design and hospitality as a core component of a thriving coworking space.

• His takeaways on management agreements, UK broker relations, and what this means for North American coworking growth.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Kane on LinkedIn

iQ Offices website

Chris Davies on LinkedIn

Uncommon’s website

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In this episode of the Flex Uncensored Podcast, Kurt Patrick and Giovanni Palavicini sit down with Annie Draper, Director of Product Strategy for Flex Office at Hines, to talk about her journey in the flex workspace industry, the exciting projects at Hines, and how the company is scaling flexible workspace solutions on a global level. From her early days at Carr to leading strategy at Hines, Annie offers insights into the future of flex spaces, how landlords can integrate flexible office solutions, and the evolving needs of tenants.

Here's what Gio and Annie discussed:

• Annie’s career journey from Carr to Hines and her deep experience in the flex office industry

• The launch of the Square Collection at Hines and what makes it unique

• How Hines is adapting flex space offerings for both small and large tenants in different markets

• The challenge of balancing spec suites and coworking within the flex office ecosystem

• Future trends in the flex office space and what’s on the horizon for Hines

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Annie on LinkedIn
• Hines website
• Kurt on LinkedIn

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