Coworking - Office space to share new trends in Vietnam

Coworking – shared office space is a new trend that is introducing into Vietnam. This is a new office model but not strange. It is popular in many countries around the world, especially in countries with expensive rents. In recent years, this model has become a topic of intense debate. So what is the nature of coworking? What advantages and disadvantages does it have? Let’s explore that with PROCE through this article.

Coworking – What is shared office space?

Introduced to Vietnam since 2007, this model is still creating debate on forums. The essence of coworking is the “seating” rental model. An office space with full equipment, furniture, electricity network. Etc. Even as an IT team, maintenance is well equipped. And the business’s job is to just come to work and pay the monthly rent. In other words, it’s also about renting a fully furnished house.

On one rental site, it is not only your company but at least two. Businesses will have their own seats for their employees. But will use the same office equipment and utilities such as printers, meeting rooms, pantry … And enjoy the same office services.

This is a fairly common model in the world, especially in countries with expensive rents. Or in countries with the number of Starups are also very fond of this model. In Vietnam, this model is increasingly asserting its value.

Coworking – benefits for businesses

The first benefit that this model brings to the business is cost savings and time. For businesses that are just starting their journey or foreign businesses. To design a new office, buying cassava equipment, furniture takes a lot of time as well as cost. This model solves that, the business can eliminate a difficult problem.

Personnel are allowed to use high-end office furniture products. Often, coworking spaces place an emphasis on both design and interior. Therefore, employees of the rental business will enjoy a standard office space. Beautiful interior, beautiful office space full of utility spaces.

But finding a suitable floor, in a beautiful location is extremely difficult. As the land fund became increasingly tight, beautiful early locations were leased. The use of this office rental model will help businesses have offices in beautiful locations easily.

Reduce the staffing apparatus while still enjoying full office facilities. Usually in a business, it will need an IT department, engineering to fix problems in both furniture or electricity. When using coworking, these problems are solved by the lessor himself.

The inconveniences of coworking in Vietnam

The first inconvenience comes from vietnamese habits and habits of ownership. We often prefer to own our own office rather than have to use it with other parties. And this model to take advantage of the area and utilities, sharing is mandatory.

The second inconvenience is the need to use the same spaces such as meeting rooms, pan try. Each company will need to use these spaces differently. The need to use it at the same time is entirely possible. If it is not well handled, it is easy to cause conflict.

The next factor relates to the health of personnel. On the same floor, too many people at the same time are very contagious respiratory diseases such as Covid. And not to mention the conflict in the internal culture of the co-hired companies. Besides, the traffic factor also needs to be taken into account.

Above the nature and benefits as well as the inconvenience of the Coworking model. Depending on the needs and thoughts of each person, it is felt that this model is suitable or not.