One Cork based remote working space has developed new ways to connect with its members at this time.
Republic of Work (ROW) located on the city’s South Mall has postponed its events, with most members working from home at this time. Like other businesses, ROW has had to change and adapt quickly to the current market conditions.
Virtual coffee breaks
The team have set up daily 11am coffee break video chats, and a #cabinfever channel to keep people engaged, connected and remain productive.
The #cabinfever channel allows members to share activities, books and movie suggestions and anything else.
ROW’s upcoming weekly ‘Lunch and Learn’ events will be delivered via video conference, as well next week’s BULTINCORK monthly event.
Opened in 2017, the hub have had fantastic interaction with the members on the 11 am Virtual Coffee Break and Slack Channel. They have also offered to drop furniture (desk and chair) to their members to create their workspace at home.
Support infrastructure
DC Cahalane, CEO said: “Republic of Work’s primary business is in our community, so at this time, our primary focus is being a support infrastructure for the 75 plus businesses in our community.
“We’re in daily contact with our members updating them and supporting their businesses in whatever ways we can.
“Our normal member communication channels are still there for people even though they may be working from home and we’ve implemented them with daily 11am coffee break video chats, a #cabinfever channel for members to share activities, book and movie suggestions and anything else,” he concluded.
