Essays
Outsourced Pt. 3: Collapse | The South Coast’s Textile Industry
As the new order of free trade and globalization rises from the ashes of the Second World War, The South Coast confronts the collapse of its keystone industry.
Read MoreOutsourced Pt. 2: Boom & Bust | The South Coast’s Textile Industry
Part 2 of the Outsourced series details the innovations, strikes, and decline of South Coast’s Textile Industry.
Read MoreCoworking: What do the Scholars Say?
Having just transitioned out of grad school, I was curious what scholars had to say about coworking. The study of coworking can be taken from so many different angles. Economists and planners can study it from an economic development perspective. At the same time, psychologists can approach it through the lens of workers’ mental health. For this blog, I found a study on the latter.
Read MoreThe future is flex. What does that mean for you?
What does it mean to have a “flex future” at work, and what does it mean for you? Our co-founder breaks down what we stand to gain… and lose.
Read MoreMove over WeWork, This is the Era of Local Coworking
Small, locally-operated spaces have been the backbone of the coworking movement since the early days, although we’ve failed to capture the world’s attention quite like WeWork. That is, up until…
Read MoreA Community Manager’s View from Home
“I still want to hear about your wins and challenges, and offer support for your creative and professional endeavors. Here for you always – even if from the comfort of my toddler-toy-filled home, in the early morning hours, wearing sweats and slippers.”
Read MoreYour ego needs a journal. Here’s why…
Have you thought about your legacy recently? Financial and Business Advisor Nick Briguglio explains the benefits of journaling to get clear on who you are and what you want from your life.
Read MoreWhy we’re not fighting COVID with disposables
As we plan a phased reopening of Groundwork’s physical space, I can assure you that a few items are not on my shopping list: disposables such as plastic utensils and…
Read MoreHow COVID and coworking can sharpen our empathy skills
“I hope our coworking community can serve as a place to sharpen our empathy skills as different COVID stories emerge. And if you find yourself getting caught up in comparative suffering, remember that we are all in this together, however different we might be.”
Read MoreLessons from coworking during the COVID pandemic
What’s different in coworking during the COVID pandemic? Despite the loss of physical space, many aspects of our community are stronger than ever. Here’s how.
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