Emerging Workspace in Mumbai

In the era of globalization, technology has made it possible for India to witness immense growth in the IT sector and BPOs. This has helped eliminate a gap between the work culture of India and other countries. This has further helped a mega city like Mumbai to benefit from the scenario. With a population of 12.4 million, the capital city of Maharashtra was named an alpha world city in 2014. Currently, Mumbai is the wealthiest India city which houses the richest. Apart from being called the city of dreams and the Bollywood city, Mumbai has also carved a niche for itself in the information technology industry.

So, if the city is so populated, is there a way in which the work culture is different from others? Mumbai's enviable work culture is similar to that of international cities. A work culture is formed by a set of values and beliefs, which has an impact in the behaviour, quality, and quantity of work done by the employee in an organization. Since the people of Mumbai travel extensively, they arrive after 10 a.m. to work and stay until after 6 p.m. On some days, employees may feel the stress. Which is why the offices, organize games, events and outdoor activities for the employees. Apart from that, employers also create a work environment which is isn't rigid. However, several business owners haven't implemented this. They work in old, congested buildings, which may or may not affect the work culture of the team.

This gargantuan city boasts of tall skyscrapers which have the top companies. There are several business districts which offer a workspace for companies. However, due to the high rental rates in Mumbai, owning an office can be an expensive affair. This is where the concept of coworking works. A coworking company offers options to rent office spaces in Mumbai. Whether you are a MNC owner, SME owner or a remote employee, coworking space Mumbai has options for every employee. Business owners too gain benefits from the coworking spaces, as they are the breeding ground of new collaborations and potential business relationships. It is a hub of emerging talent. Sometimes for companies trying to hire employees through the conventional interviewing and training procedure could be time-consuming. But in a coworking environment where talented freelancers and teams are brimming, the access to find dynamic talent becomes a lot easier. The word co-working often means co-production, with co-creation which are increasingly important in the innovation era. A growing community like this searches for a healthy, happy community where they can express themselves fully. Apart from that, a coworking community offers ready to move in workspaces which leaves business owners worry free as they don't have to buy new furnishing, internet or ac!

The area of work should also be in a safe and accessible environment which suits the benefits of the employees. In Mumbai, one can search for office spaces in the suburbs or near Malad, Andheri, or even in Goregaon.

The only coworking space which fits the bill is Workafella! Workafella's coworking space Mumbai is especially designed to nurture creative thinking and encourage productivity, The Office space in Goregaon has proved to be a hotspot for some of Mumbai's most exciting IT companies, Start-ups and SMEs. With ample meeting rooms, conference rooms our workspace offer space to grow. This building is more than just one of the coolest office spaces in Mumbai––it’s one of the most inspiring places for Workspace.

Raisa Nasreen is content writer who writers on the coworking industry. Apart from balancing her life on the fence, she is an avid film buff who shudders at the thought of watching a horror film.