Community Guidelines

PRACTICE LEAVING NO TRACES.

When cleaning up, make a goal to leave the workspace as if nobody used it. Organizing, wiping surfaces and other small tasks can make a huge difference.

KEEP A PLEASANT AND QUIET PHONE VOICE.

One of the most important shared workspace etiquette rules is keeping the place quiet. If someone on the other end has a hard time hearing, try to work out a different time to call or go to another part of the building if possible. Talking in a normal voice prevents conflicts and ensures that other workers can hear their clients on their phones.

DON’T PARK IN THE PHONE BOOTHS.

If you have a call, please use the phone booth. If you have a few calls throughout the day, please use the phone booth. If you have back-to-back-to-back calls all day, every day, it’s time for you to consider an office so you can do your thing and the rest of the members can access the phone booths.

BE FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS.

Make an effort to keep a pleasant tone, greet coworkers, and listen patiently. This boosts morale and fosters good working relationships. Also, take extra steps such as opening doors or thanking coworkers.

BE AN INDEPENDENT ROLE MODEL.

In some cases, collaboration can be beneficial. However, it is better to be self-sufficient. This also sets an example for other workers to do the same, which means more efficiency for everyone.

TRY TO MAKE CONNECTIONS.

One of the biggest benefits of shared working spaces is the networking opportunities. Reach out to other members or coworkers, and get to know them and what they do. These connections can be valuable and can help earn you some word-of-mouth advertising.

BE A COURTEOUS EATER.

Shared working spaces mean shared eating spaces in many instances. If you eat at the office, it is better to choose mild foods that do not leave strong odors. When you finish eating, you can keep everyone happy by throwing away your trash and taking care of your dishes. Also, you set a good example for the others.

IF YOU FINISH THE POT OR ROLL, REFILL IT.

It takes a team to keep bottomless coffee going. If you drink coffee, you’d better know how to make a fresh pot. If you don’t know, ask someone. They’ll be happy to show you. Also, if one of your guests or clients takes the last of the coffee, it’s on your to brew a new pot. The same goes for TP ;)

BE FRIENDLY TOWARD OTHER MEMBERS.

The easiest way to start a friendship is to say hello. When you encounter people you don’t know in your coworking space, say hello. That may be the beginning and end of that particular conversation, or it may lead to a longer conversation. Either way, you’ve set the tone that you’re part of the community and you’re interested in getting to know the other community members.

DEFAULT TO INCLUSION.

Coworking, at its finest, is an exercise in diversity and inclusion. Stretch your comfort zone, reach out of your usual circles, and default to including people in events, conversations, ideas, and solutions.

BE PUNCTUAL WITH YOUR BOOKINGS.

If you’ve booked a meeting room from 9:30-10:30, then at 10:30, you need to be out of the room. Don’t make the next person have to come kick you out. No one wants to do that.