How AI is changing the way companies work
You have probably already started using AI in your daily work too. Maybe just to correct emails, or for more complex processes, to make calculations, create code, or support your creative tasks...
But have you ever wondered how AI is changing not only individual work, but also the way entire organizations work?
We have gathered some useful data to reflect on this topic and become more aware when choosing to adopt AI models within your organization.
People spend more time on high-value activities
AI accelerates administrative tasks, research and content production. Some studies show productivity increases ranging from 5% to over 25%, depending on the activities performed. As a result, more time can be dedicated to strategy, decision-making, creativity and discussion.
Research conducted by Harvard Business School, Wharton and Procter & Gamble on 776 professionals showed that teams supported by AI produce better results than groups working without technological support. Even more interestingly, participants generated more high-quality ideas and collaborated more effectively.
The office loses value as a place of execution and gains value as a place of collaboration. Brainstorming, mentoring, workshops and strategic decisions become the moments that justify physical presence. For this reason, the demand for flexible spaces is growing: spaces to be used when people need to meet, not five days a week.
The benefit employees will ask for more and more often
For years, the most desired benefit was remote work. AI opens up a different question: where can I work better?
According to the BCG AI at Work 2025 report, 72% of professionals regularly use generative AI tools. When most operational tasks take less time, the quality of the environment becomes more important. Focus, a stable connection, comfort, opportunities for discussion and learning directly affect the quality of work.
The workspace becomes part of the professional experience.
How many square metres will be needed in the future?
AI increases efficiency and speed. As a result, many organizations are starting to measure spaces differently. According to BCG, over the next two or three years, between 50% and 55% of professional activities will undergo significant transformation thanks to AI.
When work changes so quickly, spaces must adapt too. More and more companies are experimenting with distributed, flexible and asset-light models, where access to space matters more than ownership.
AI removes many daily micro-interactions. For this reason, coworking spaces, communities and events are taking on a different role than in the past. They offer opportunities for learning, networking, cross-pollination of ideas and professional growth.
How many square metres will be needed in the future?
AI increases efficiency and speed. As a result, many organizations are starting to measure spaces differently. According to BCG, over the next two or three years, between 50% and 55% of professional activities will undergo significant transformation thanks to AI.
When work changes so quickly, spaces must adapt too. More and more companies are experimenting with distributed, flexible and asset-light models, where access to space matters more than ownership.
AI removes many daily micro-interactions. For this reason, coworking spaces, communities and events are taking on a different role than in the past. They offer opportunities for learning, networking, cross-pollination of ideas and professional growth.
Nodey: the allies of the future
If AI is changing the way we work, it is also changing the reason why we choose a workspace. Less and less presence out of habit. More and more presence to collaborate, learn and build relationships.
NOTONLYDESK, NOD, gives you a single dashboard to manage coworking spaces across Italy, using Nodey — digital tokens — to book desks, meeting rooms or private offices. If you are using smart working, this concerns you.
Discover how NOD works and activate a test for your team.
If your company uses smart working
Today, you have the opportunity to ensure suitable working conditions even outside the office. With NOTONLYDESK, you can offer your employees professional, safe and already compliant spaces, reducing operational risk and simplifying the management of flexible work.
