Alex Hillman answered questions on the future of work. What does the term ‘coworking’ mean to you specifically? Coworking has become such a broad term to mean so many different things. It is really just the ability to take a look at how people work together. More specifically, coworking is how they work together when they do not have to. A coworking space provides an opportunity for you to be around people you choose. Trust and relationships come first when…
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Alex Hillman Podcasts Episode 19: Q&A
Alex Hillman answered three questions from listeners and readers. What should be considered when purchasing furniture for a coworking space? Decisions on furniture is inconsequential in comparison to the thought you should be putting into the community. However, if people are going to be getting work done, you do need to think about how your space is affecting how they work and interact with other people. Professional furniture is expensive. When searching for furniture, you want to consider agility…
Alex Hillman Podcasts Episode 18: Connecting with Community
Sam Abrams sat down for a conversation with one of Indy Hall’s members. He is a practicing attorney who has been able to grow his business from within the space. Coworking as a Lawyer A lawyer is not a profession that is commonly associated with coworking. Despite that there are not many in his field coworking, this Indy Hall member has been rediscovering himself professionally while engaging with his work in a new way. He has embarked on a new…
Alex Hillman Podcasts Episode 17: Sex and Work
Adam Teterus sat with Dr. Lee, an educator in human sexuality and relationships to talk about how relationships impact the workplace. Sexuality touches on every facet of our lives. It affects our experience as social beings and may determine what access we have to certain resources, opportunities, etc. Relationships We have a perception of work relationships being strictly goal oriented. However, the relationships we build with others have the possibility to be one of our greatest sources of strength.…
Alex Hillman Podcasts Episode 16: Coworking Conferences
Sam Abrams, a core team member of Indy Hall, discussed how to make sure that you get your moneys worth at the coworking conferences with Alex Hillman. Sam attended her first ever conference which was particularly successful. Day One Day one is typically the conference day. Alex expressed how he prefers the unconference day because it does not feel like he learns much on the first day. People tend to use the stage a certain way which often feels…
