In the Wall Street Journal article "Meet the People Who Refused to Go Back to the Office and Lost Their Jobs", Callum Borchers highlights the stories of workers who faced tough decisions in the aftermath of the pandemic, when many companies began demanding a return to office-based work. These individuals, having grown accustomed to the flexibility of remote work, chose to resist the call to return to traditional office settings. Their stories reflect a broader shift in the workplace, where increasing unemployment and decreasing job openings have emboldened employers to enforce previously issued return to office (RTO) mandates and to issue new ones.    

As companies navigate the post-pandemic landscape, the debate around returning to the office full time has intensified. Recently, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that employees will be expected to work on-site five days a week starting in January. This move highlights a growing trend among some tech giants to reinforce in-person collaboration. Proponents argue that returning to the office can enhance teamwork and strengthen company culture. A study by Harvard Business Review found that employees working in collaborative spaces reported a 23% increase in job satisfaction compared to their remote counterparts.

Co-working spaces and executive suites offer a multitude of benefits for professionals and entrepreneurs seeking a dynamic, flexible and productive work environment. Most significantly, co-working spaces can provide a range of amenities and flexible work arrangements at a moderate price. While the tenant in a traditional office must pay for his or her own receptionist, kitchen, conference room, lobby, printers, storage room, etc.,

It is common knowledge that Santa Monica is the location to be if you want some sun, some sights, and a whole lot of sea. However, it may not be so well known just how much you can do if you’re not in the mood for the beach. Santa Monica is bursting at the seams with other sources of entertainment.

Imagine this: You’ve set aside a day full of fun in Santa Monica. After hitting 3rd Street Promenade, you realize you’re hungry and not craving the fast-food place you planned for. You’re craving something more filling and home-y…but can you find such a thing nearby?

Everyone loves a farmer’s market, and Santa Monica isn’t any different – Third Street Promenade boasts one of their own; it runs between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays on Arizona Avenue. Come on by to support and enjoy the fresh produce, and feel free to shop the promenade after!

Just a short walk away from our executive suites sits Santa Monica Place. The all-outdoor shopping center is excited to present the Sounds of Santa Monica: a year-long live music series that will take place in the Center Plaza every Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 6pm.

Do you like keeping in shape? Then Edifice Suites is the next workspace for you!

Where some of Santa Monica’s earliest African American residents lived and worked.