The value of community in everyday work
In everyday work, we often focus on tasks, goals, and deadlines, overlooking a dimension that deeply influences motivation and energy: the people around us.
An active community transforms work from an individual activity into a shared experience, built on exchange, dialogue, and continuous support. When this dimension is missing, even the most productive days can become exhausting.
Having access to multiple workspaces — physical or digital — naturally expands one’s network. Perspectives shift, spontaneous conversations arise, and professional relationships develop beyond the project at hand.
What are you missing out on?
• Everyday networking
Informal conversations, advice exchanged between calls, introductions that happen at the right moment. Relationships built this way generate collaborations and opportunities based on trust.
• Mental well-being and sense of belonging
Distributed work offers freedom but reduces human contact. A community strengthens motivation, dialogue, and mutual support in daily routines.
• Continuous, practical learning
Immediate feedback, idea-sharing, and shared skills. When exchange becomes part of everyday work, learning naturally integrates into daily activities.
How to build a work community
1. Start with a practical goal
Ask yourself what you want to improve in your daily work: idea exchange, discussion of recurring issues, less isolation. If you work in a company, you could propose it like this:
“Let’s dedicate two initial hours to align and create a stable space for discussion. We’ll measure participation and the quality of exchanges after three months.”
If you’re a freelancer, the goal could be sharing opportunities, feedback, or specific skills.
2. Choose a simple platform
It’s better to use tools already part of everyday life. In companies: Microsoft Teams, Slack, or an internal forum. Among freelancers: WhatsApp or Discord, with a few clear rules on content and frequency.
3. Provide guidance to the community
A community grows when someone takes care of it. Two or three people are enough to facilitate conversations, remind members of basic rules, and encourage exchange.
4. Activate the community with recurring moments
A light, recurring event helps build consistency: a virtual coffee, a themed meeting, or a Q&A session. A good starting point:
“One meeting per month focused on practical skills or real challenges, assessing interest and participation to grow over time.”
When the community becomes physical
Digital communities naturally extend into coworking spaces. Here, relationships move beyond the screen and become part of everyday life: open spaces, common areas, and events encourage spontaneous interaction and real collaboration. For those working in companies or as freelancers, engaging in multiple community environments strengthens belonging, well-being, and opportunities — without pressure.
With NOTONLYDESK, you can:
– work in coworking spaces with no constraints
– choose the right space whenever you need it
