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Hot Desk Spaces can Increase your Productivity 74%

March 8, 2020/in Workplace /by Nikki Gillingham

Whether you’re new to the freelancing world or have been an entrepreneur since the beginning of your career, to join a hot desk or not has probably been a debate you’ve had with yourself a number of times. Can I afford the expense? Will it be too noisy to concentrate? Can I wear my pajamas? (#priorities)

If all of the perks of working at a collaborative workplace aren’t enough (think networking, actually getting out of the house, brainstorming, printing services, quiet workspaces, and more), take into consideration a report by Business.com that hot desk spaces can improve your productivity by 74%. You almost can’t afford not to join one!

Coworking spaces – also called collaborative workspaces or hot desk spaces – were created in San Francisco in 2005, and allow entrepreneurs, freelancers, or employees who work remotely the opportunity to work on their own tasks but alongside others with similar lifestyles. At Media Mall, we take pride in the hot desk area we’ve built and have set it up to accommodate a variety of creativity and productivity styles. From couches to desks, and bar tops to coffee tables, we have a work space set-up for everyone to allow for maximum efficiency.

But we know it isn’t just about the actual work station. We offer free parking, two full kitchens, printing services, and a phone booth where you can take those important client calls. We also have two boardrooms available for meetings, presentations, or brainstorming sessions.

Check out all of the perks of being a Hot Desk member and get your free trial here

If you’re tired of working out of your own home, or can’t stand to have one more phone call in a noisy coffee shop, give us a call! We’d love to have you in for a tour of Media Mall, to meet the other members who call our office their business-home, and start your free 3-day trial.

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The Impact of Sound on Your Productivity – It Might Be Greater Than You Think

October 3, 2019/in Marketing, Workplace /by mmstaff

Coffee shops and other bustling places have become a common place for people to work, with a lot of claims that it improves productivity by having people around to hold you more accountable. This is true, to a point.

A certain level of background noise has been shown to increase productivity in short busts, however, continued exposure to noise actually has the opposite effect and shows an overall negative impact. This includes repetitive sounds like those of an espresso machine or conversations happening around you.

Most of us don’t pay that much attention to the sounds around us unless they become irritating. Even then we often simply put up with it or find ways to tune it out, but do you ever think about how those sounds impact your work, mindset, and health?

Noise is Stressful

how decibels are measured and perceived Our bodies are deeply impacted and stressed by noise, which only adds to the stress of the work we are already doing. Prolonged exposure to loud or repetitive sounds can actually trigger both psychological and physiological stress responses. Spike in blood pressure or heart rate are the most notable.

The onslaught of pings, rings, and other sounds coming from office devices can slowly build up your cortisol, which is the primary stress hormone. But on the other hand, escaping the office for the local coffee shop and being surrounded by conversations can end up having a similar impact especially frustrating when you are trying to accomplish something.

Reducing the noise level, either by working in a different location or putting on noise canceling headphones can have a huge impact, but don’t start pumping music on those headphones right away. It might cut out all of those unwanted sounds but it may not be as beneficial as you think!

Earphones Can Make Matters Worse

Putting in your earbuds can be an easy solution to block unwanted sounds and focus in on your own world. Unfortunately this has its own set of downfalls.

It’s been shown that repetitive tasks such as data entry, design or coding can all be enhanced with music. . However, tasks that require you to retain information can suffer greatly from it – I can personally attest to this!

As an avid music lover, I have spent many years throwing on my headphones and drowning out the sounds around me and getting into a good working groove. However, there are definitely tasks that can be completed much more effectively when listing to the music at a much lower volume and being aware of one’s surroundings; writing or detailed planning, for example.

In addition, the potential health risks from listening to loud music (like hearing loss or an increased risk of ear infections from earbuds). Earbuds can be especially harmful because they put the sound so close to your inner ear, boosting levels by 9 decibels. That may not look like much but 10 decibels is the difference between having a conversation and standing next to a washing machine.

Productivity and Motivation Suffer

People have shown to be up to 66% less productive when exposed to a nearby conversation. This is especially true when the tasks include reading or writing. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an employer, you can see the implications of a day’s productivity being cut down by two thirds.

With approximately 70% of offices now using open plan concepts, with little to no separation, people are working themselves harder and producing less. It’s easy to feel stuck in a hamster wheel,, running faster and harder while getting nowhere.

Entrepreneur.com even recently published an article called ‘Why Open Plan Offices are Bad News For Employees’.

Being in a position at work that allows me to choose where I work, whether it’s in blissful silence or in a busier open space, I can honestly say that both have their benefits. Having the ability to strike up a conversation with someone in the Hot Desk Space or in one of the lounges opens up a lot of ideas and opportunities. However, I do not get as much checked off my list during those hours. For that, I retreat to a quiet space and plow through my work.

A Well Planned Space Can Make All The Difference

The modern minimalist look popping up throughout office spaces today adds to the amount of sound we hear. Large open spaces with a lot of hard, flat surfaces only magnify sound. Use of sound dampening elements on walls or opting to use carpet flooring instead of hardwood has a huge impact on noise reduction.

Listen to this great podcast by Twenty Thousand Hertz to learn more.

At Media Mall, we have taken all of these factors into consideration in the planning and design of our office spaces. We have designed our private offices and shared spaces to help minimize the amount of noise. With noise dampening glass and segregated areas to sit and work, people can always find a quiet place focus. We even have a phone booth for people wanting to make a call in a quiet private place.

“When we designed Media Mall, we understood that people running their businesses liked the idea of working together, but they still needed their privacy. All our interior walls are filled with sound proof insulation and even the floor to ceiling glass panels are a two part glass with a sound dampening film in the centre. We made extra wide hallways to allow for people to pass others in conversation and several small lounges for meeting with clients or teams if you don’t need one of our boardrooms. The entire office is designed to allow the best of a productive and private environment while still incorporating the ability for our members to collaborate and communicate as they need to throughout the day.” – Tony Snippe

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