Fed up with long commutes to the office? Traffic jams or over-crowded public transport getting you down? It’s little wonder that an increasing number of workers and employers are looking to embrace hybrid and remote working practices.
Hybrid and remote working enables professionals to work from anywhere with an internet connection. Once the preserve of young adventure seekers keen to emulate authors like Timothy Ferriss and escape the rat race, hybrid and remote working practices were perhaps one of the few good things (alongside the launch of the Coppergate SA business) to emerge from the global pandemic.
Location, location, location
Hybrid and remote working has changed the way we think about where we work. We are no longer tied to a specific town, city or even country. As long as the work gets done and we deliver results, everyone is happy. For the first time ever, this creates opportunities for workers to really explore something called work/life balance. Let’s be honest: before this, thoroughly modern way of working emerged, and we had to dedicate several hours per day just to travel between our homes and offices, this really wasn’t a thing.
You don’t have to be mad to be a digital nomad
Hybrid and remote working isn’t about throwing it all in, travelling the world, living in hostels or cheap hotels, and “finding yourself.” It doesn’t even have to be for the long term. Forget taking a “gap year”. Sometimes, a “gap fortnight” is enough to recharge your batteries and help you find more balance. It’s about living life on your own terms and working from wherever you want, whenever you want.
Fancy escaping the city for a week or two and setting up shop somewhere close to the beach without throwing away your limited holiday allowance? Hybrid and remote working can help you do that.
Alternatively, it could allow workers to temporarily live and work closer to their employers or clients without selling up and disrupting the family.
Investing in friends and family first
Listen, we get it. We love living and working in North East Lincolnshire, but we understand that relocating to the area to work full-time can be challenging. It’s especially tough when kids are settled in school and families are built around valuable friendship groups and support networks elsewhere. Hybrid and remote working lets you have your cake and eat it, enabling you to invest in friends, family, and your career.
Why do remote and hybrid workers prefer serviced accommodation over hotels?
There are so many reasons why serviced accommodation is perfect for hybrid and remote workers. Here are just three reasons why serviced accommodation makes so much sense for travelling remote and hybrid workers when compared to hotel rooms or other forms of rental accommodation:
1. Flexibility and Convenience
For hybrid and remote workers, flexibility is key. Serviced accommodation provides just that. Unlike traditional rental agreements, which often require long-term commitments and down payments, serviced accommodation offers the freedom to choose exactly how long you want to stay somewhere, whether that’s just for a few days, several weeks, or months. This is particularly advantageous for workers whose job requires frequent travel or those who prefer to explore different cities while working remotely.
Our serviced accommodations in Grimsby, Cleethorpes, and Doncaster are fully furnished and equipped with all modern amenities, including high-speed internet, making the transition from one location to another seamless. This means workers can focus on their jobs from day one without the hassle of setting up a home office or dealing with utilities.
2. Cost-Effectiveness
Contrary to what many might assume, serviced accommodation can be more cost-effective than traditional hotel stays or long-term rentals, especially when considering the added costs of utilities, Wi-Fi, and housekeeping in traditional rentals. At Coppergate SA, we offer an all-inclusive package that can be more economical, particularly for longer stays. Moreover, our properties all have fully equipped kitchen facilities, allowing remote workers to save money on dining out, a common expense when staying in hotels.
3. Comfort and Space
One of the significant drawbacks of working from a hotel room is the need for more space. Hotel rooms are designed for short-term stays and typically offer limited space to work and relax. In contrast, our serviced accommodation properties provide more room to spread out, with separate areas for living, working, and sleeping. This distinction is crucial for remote workers who need a comfortable and conducive environment to maintain productivity.
Additionally, the home-like environment of serviced accommodation can reduce the feelings of isolation and detachment some remote workers experience. Personalising the space, cooking your meals, and having a separate living area can make a huge difference in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Your new office location is… wherever you want it to be
Imagine if your new work location was minutes away from your favourite golf course, fishing lake, or kite surfing beach. It is now.
To learn more about Coppergate Serviced Accommodation’s properties in Grimsby, Cleethorpes, or Doncaster or to book your next working holiday (we prefer the phrase “bleisure trip”), contact our travel experts on WhatsApp here.
