From global cities to the KZN North Coast, the way we work is changing, and shared workspaces are playing a big part in that evolution.
Today’s workforce is increasingly on the lookout for flexibility, community and a professional place to work – without necessarily being tied to a conventional office. As such, there has been rapid growth in flexible workspaces around the world – and that includes right here on the North Coast.
These coworking workspaces are more than a place to put your laptop. Modern flexible workspaces such as Workshop17 Ballito, which is situated at the Ballito Junction Regional Mall, can offer:
- Hot desks and shared work areas
- Private offices and meeting rooms
- High-speed connectivity and backup power
- Professional spaces to meet clients
- Event and collaboration facilities
- Networking and business communities
- Flexible terms without traditional long-term office commitments
A growing business hub on the North Coast
The transformation of the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast has created fertile ground for this new way of working. Ballito, in particular, has evolved beyond its traditional role as a holiday destination, and new residential developments, schools, retail, hospitality, investment and business infrastructure are attracting people who don’t simply want to live here – they want to work and build businesses here too.
That makes access to quality workspace increasingly important. And we are fortunate to have an excellent example right on our doorstep. Part of the Workshop17 network, which now spans 16 locations across South Africa and Mauritius, the Workshop17 Ballito offers hot-desking, private offices, meeting rooms, event facilities and a community-focused approach to working.
Because it is based at The Ballito Junction, Workshop17 Ballito members have access to restaurants, retail, services and other amenities – reflecting the increasingly blurred lines between where we live, work and spend our time.
And that is a sign of just how far our region has come. The North Coast is no longer just a place to come on holiday. It’s a place where you can live, work, build a business, meet people and grow.
