THAI workers are seeking more flexibility in the workplace to achieve a better work-life balance, according to a recent study by Amsterdam-based creative workspace pioneer Spaces. Reasons for the increased range from workers wishing to achieve a better work-life balance, and spending more time with loved ones or in leisure activities, to mothers returning to work, while juggling the demands of their family. The study interviewed over 100 business people across Thailand to better understand the drivers behind the rising demand for workplace flexibility, found that more than half (58%) of those surveyed said they expected the demand for flexibility to continue to grow throughout 2018. Other findings included a substantial increase in numbers of consultants (27%) and freelancers (31%) working within a variety of industries, with 1 in 5 business people stating they had noticed a surge in part-time workers in the last year. | Approximately 7% of participants also said they had observed an increase in workers continuing to work beyond pensionable age. “This distinct shift in Thai working habits can be largely attributed to the changing needs of the global workforce. More business people have increasing expectations of greater freedom and flexibility, which is certainly a contributing factor to the popularity of flexibility in working,” said Noelle Coak, Country Head (Thailand, Taiwan, Korea), Spaces. Set to open on the 3rd floor of Bangkok’s newest retail hub, Summer Hill, in March 2018, Spaces Summer Hill is equipped with a variety of workspaces, from private offices to flexible co-working areas, and meeting rooms for business presentations or workshops, and is ideal for those seeking an optimal work-life balance. As it is located just steps from BTS Phra Khanong and contains a stimulating mixture of residential and office buildings, Summer Hill’s convenient location, open-plan design and ample open space make it the perfect environment for city workers to feel inspired, and get their creative juices flowing. Spaces not only provides a lifestyle-driven professional working environment, but the availability of branches worldwide is also a key driving factor that corresponds to the demand of millennials. For more information on Spaces Summer Hill, please visit www.spacesworks.com |