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Many of us can recall a time where the office was the 9-5, brick and mortar facility where everything was done. For some, it was not long ago, like the 90's.For others, it is a place they have never ventured into or a place they have never seen thanks to technology and change. Combine this with a modern-day pandemic, traditional offices and what they facilitated for many are merely a memory. For others, they are lands and times only told of in stories and on remade versions for television shows.

What does that mean for the typical building and what was "typical office", well simply put; they are being modernized. Not modernized in a way that includes digital whiteboards or the latest in video or virtual meetings, those are common day staples. What is meant in the term is how the traditional office is utilized?

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A large majority of office work is work that can or needs to be done by an individual person, whether it is data entry, sales, coding, designing, processing, bookkeeping or online support of a system. These tasks can be done, in most cases, in any place at any time. They no longer require the employee to trek miles from home, via car, bus or train. They no longer must be done during the hours of 9 to 5 or do not require the supervisor to lurk over the employee's shoulder or in an office only feet away.

Technology has given us wings in ways never imaginable. We can communicate virtually, via phone or video, screen sharing is becoming more common place for training or system troubleshooting. Even what was commonly used for generations, actually hands-on training is too a thing of the past. It makes people wonder what the need for a traditional office is.

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All of this is creating an evolution of the office, a refit for a different albeit, a better use of the space. Let us be clear, offices will evolve, offices will not go extinct.

So how will offices be used? What will they be used for? People have different ideas and differing opinions, mostly based on the specific business they are in and importantly that company's management style, philosophy and security needs. Most see offices evolving into a touchdown location, a place to gather and to collaborate.

Having a place to go, a place for coworkers to get together to discuss, debate and collaborate is a necessity no matter the business. We are humans and interactions with others are a key ingredient that many need to maintain a balance in their lives. So, what does the office look like? Is it an office full of lounge chairs, maybe a sofa or two, of course some meeting rooms with all the modern-day technology necessities? Perhaps, it is a set of private offices where people go to focus on the task at hand. Maybe it is a team sized room, complete with tables and chairs, a place for them to bond as teammates and accomplish the task of the day?

What is more than likely will be is "D.) All the Above". It will be a place where employees can come and go, have the freedom to get comfortable, to get in the zone and to be a success. But how can a company, large or small accomplish this within a reasonable expense?

Welcome to the Flexible Workspace, the Future of Workspace, welcome to Venture X. Here at Venture X, we combine all the needs for variable sized and styled spaces all under one roof, without leases, without long term commitments. Fully furnished, and plug-and-play ready 24x7 for business, ready for when you want or need to work. No matter the size of the business, small or large, Venture X can make the evolution of the office a hassle-free experience.

To learn more about Venture X, visit us at http://www.venturex.com or call 508-375-3636 to schedule a tour of the facility.

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