Samantha Kenney shares that OfficeRnD have introduced "Visitor Hub" to streamline check-ins, visitor experiences and keeps reception areas organized.

ICYMI: Platforms like Nexudus, Proximity and Optix have all recently shared updates on their visitor and reception-area tech.

With close to 100 respondents from around the world, the results to Optix‘s recent survey offer valuable insights into how much time operators spend with their technology tools each day, what they wish they had more time for in their business, and how much that time is worth to them.

In this article, Optix explain what coworking space automation software is, and the journey they took from manual space management software to space automation software.

I love that more software companies in coworking are exploring at what comes next, and how they can contribute to freeing flex space team members from being stuck at their desks all day.

Coworking operators are spending 53% of their day with technology tools performing manual tasks. That’s 53% of their day that could be spent building community, connecting with members, and growing their business. Operators are caught in a web of manual work and falling behind. But we’re here to change that. Join the Optix team for a 45 minute conversation where we’ll reveal the next era of running a flex space business.

We (Optix) asked 5 of the very best coworking community managers in the biz, what does it take to be an exceptional community manager?

Mitch Reiss from The Village Hive noted you should get to know your members. Suzie Gebrayel from Flex Coworking says you should foster inclusivity. Nicole Looney from Modus recommends creating an exceptional experience. Katie Cartwright and Elena Webber from Downtown Works treat each member like a friend, and build genuine connections.