Kaley DiCicco from EXPANSIVE reports that their team suite product, designed for groups of 10-100 people, has emerged as their most popular offering across their portfolio. The spaces are being utilized in multiple ways, from satellite offices and project team collaboration zones to experience centers and training facilities, reflecting the evolving needs of distributed workforces. Kayley emphasizes how these plug-and-play spaces allow corporations to provide professional, branded environments for their teams without the commitment of traditional office leases.

Stacey Messier, General Manager at CIC New England joins Gio and Jamie on the Flex Uncensored podcast – sharing their approach to fostering innovation and global expansion to cities like Tokyo, Berlin and Providence.

Brooke Walis shares that Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) is set to expand its presence in Rotterdam’s historic Groot Handelsgebouw with an additional 1,135 square meters (approx 12.2k sqft) of space dedicated to premium offices and event facilities. The expansion reinforces CIC’s commitment to supporting the city’s growing innovation ecosystem and will provide additional resources for entrepreneurs and creative professionals. The organization is maintaining a waiting list for interested tenants and will showcase the expansion plans at their December community event.

Deskworks brings together top industry experts to reveal insights on thriving in today’s coworking world. From flexibility to financial balance to passion and positioning, these leaders explore trends and strategies that are shaping the future of coworking.

Notes from Kayley DiCicco (EXPANSIVE), Kevin Whelan (Everspaces), Jaime Munoz (CO+HOOTS), Adrian Simpson (The Yard), Hector Kolonas (Syncaroo), Lisa Skye (Skye Advisory), Michelle Stiegler (Premier Workspaces), Clark Rinehart (LOCAL Coworking), Sam Shea (LiquidSpace), and Geoffrey Hunt (formerly Common).

Kayley DiCicco from Expansive shared her take on the pro-office vs pro-WFH debate, advocating for flexible, adaptable workspaces that cater to diverse workforce needs, noting that forcing employees into rigid work setups is counterproductive.