Another Way to Accommodate Telecommuters
Before I start my post, I’d like to say thank you to those who wrote to me about my beloved pug son, Otis…it meant so much to me…he will forever be loved and missed…
As we all know, with the high cost of gas prices and increasing technology, the world of telecommuting is only getting bigger. Of the recent 100 best companies to work for according to Fortune Magazine, a whopping 84 allowed employees to telecommute or work from home at least 20 percent of the time.
As a result of this trend (if you can call it that), many business gurus out there taking advantage. Developers/owners of several of New York City’s luxury high-rise apartments are creating “Business Centers” right within the buildings themselves, complete with conference tables, computer stations, and other office equipment.
While many of these luxury apartments have the home offices sought after by many, many tenants cannot afford to use any extra space as a home office, leaving them to resort to working from a bedroom or dining room table. We all know that many apartments in NYC mean cramped quarters. Therefore, in response, the buildings are developing the highly anticipated business centers.
With business centers popping up everywhere in the city, it is likely that the concept will spread to other cities as well. Stay tuned!
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