The National Restaurant Show shared a reel showing off some robots being tested in the food service industry.

While the comments sound off about the ethics of these food preparing, packing and delivering machines… I don’t think we’re far off from robot baristas (or bartenders) perfecting beverages on-demand and having them delivered to a desk or meeting room via another robot.

While not a good fit for most coworking spaces, I have already seen a few pilots in janitorial, logistics and food delivery areas.

Brendan Sullivan of CBRE highlights West House, a new coworking lounge at 66 Bathurst in Toronto, tailored for hybrid teams.

The space is in a Hines-built building.

Jerome Chang points out that "fax machines and traditional office leases are dying for the same reason."

He explores how the unbundling and eventual demise of what fax machines can be compared to what’s happening with the unbundling of "office" products and solutions.

Preferred Office Network alongside Hines, MilkMate, and Bread Financial will dig into what you need to know to meet compliance requirements, drive retention and shape the future of work.

As return-to-office strategies evolve, one thing is clear: family-friendly workplace support is no longer optional — it’s a competitive advantage.

Coworking operators, property managers, and employers are facing growing pressure to meet PUMP Act compliance requirements, support working parents, and deliver amenities that attract and retain top talent. At the same time, enterprise clients are demanding more from their flexible workspace providers — especially when it comes to wellness and employee experience.

This webinar will explore how lactation support has moved from a “nice-to-have” amenity to a business-critical differentiator, and how the right solution can help you stay compliant, stand out in the market, and drive long-term loyalty.

Austrian hotel chain Harry’s Home Hotels & Apartments has enhanced its workation offerings across 16 properties in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, targeting remote workers and digital nomads with longer-stay packages starting from seven nights. The company deployed flexible "living for a time" arrangements featuring kitchenettes, espresso machines, fast Wi-Fi, and dedicated desk space in rooms and apartments. Several locations now include "Flex-Rooms," coffee service points, and dedicated coworking zones in cities like Graz and Lienz as part of a strategy to seamlessly combine accommodation and workspace.

Harry’s Home expanded its footprint in 2024 with new properties in Salzburg, Lienz, and Graz Smart City, and also operates Hotel Schwarzer Adler and ADLERS Lifestyle-Hotel in Innsbruck within its portfolio.