Redefine your workday experience

The world of work has changed significantly over recent years.

When most of us started our careers, terms like “Digital Nomad”, “Side Hustle”, “Remote Work”, “CoWorking”, “Hybrid Working”, and “Gig Economy” didn’t even exist. Now they’re part of our daily vocabulary in our ever-changing workplace.

Whilst WFH has been the dream many people aspired to (and has brought huge benefits to so many more) it comes with a new set of challenges…

The discipline to get up (and dressed!) at a reasonable hour each day, the motivation to work unsupervised, the self-control to not get distracted by life admin, the habit of getting out of the house for fresh air/human contact, the ability to disconnect from work at the end of the day and the skill of separating workspace from home space…all require ongoing practice. Not to mention the faff of extra meal prep & washing up and the increased spending on energy bills!

Step in the Co-Working/Shared Office space.

As a town that saw a huge building boom in the 1960s, Croydon has never been short on office space – some of which has been converted to accommodate flexible working. But this new generation of workers, often require something a little more refined.

Savvy restaurateurs, café and private gym owners (in fact anyone who has access to building space!) have stepped up to fulfil this requirement. This includes the owners of Fern – the dawn til dusk restaurant and bar located next to East Croydon Station. Last month, Fern launched a WFF (see what they did there) package to provide flexible workers with hotdesking options that help address the downsides of nomadic worklife.

With hospitality at their core, Fern provides a seamless blend of work and leisure, which enables members to connect, collaborate and create.

There are two options available. The £10 Day Pass is available from Monday to Friday from 9pm to 5pm. It includes a complimentary coffee, 10gbps of broadband access, and 15% discount off food and drink during the working day.

Alternatively, the £85 a month Membership includes all of the above AND 15% discount after hours (from Sun to Wed for you and up to 3 guests). It also provides multiple opportunities to network and meet other likeminded people – with a members-only breakfast, members-only evening events and first access to any events that Fern run for the general public.

So, if you’re struggling to get out of your pyjamas, if you’re fed up with feeding yourself or if you’re just going a bit stir crazy staring at the same four walls, swap WFH to WFF and redefine your working day.

For more information and to sign up for a Day Pass or Monthly Membership, visit https://fernlondon.co.uk/members.