5 amenities that actually make you more productive

Touring a coworking space, it is easy to be drawn to the design and the extras. Real productivity usually comes down to a handful of basics.

1. Fast, stable internet

Speed matters, but so does staying up. Test the connection yourself, particularly if you are often on video calls or moving large files.

2. Somewhere private to take a call

Video calls and business conversations are part of most working days. Phone booths give those conversations the privacy and the quiet they need.

3. Chairs worth sitting in

You spend hours at a desk. A well-built, comfortable chair holds your posture, keeps fatigue down and lets you concentrate for longer.

4. Meeting rooms you can actually get

Rooms that are easy to book, and enough of them, mean there is always somewhere suitable for an important conversation with a client, a partner or your own team.

5. A break area worth using

Small comforts count. Good coffee, water within reach and a workable kitchen keep the day moving without having to leave the building.