IWG is opening two new high-tech workspaces in Athens, this time under the HQ brand, as the demand for hybrid work is growing rapidly.

The addition of IWG's two new locations in Omonia and Kypseli, Athens, comes after the company announced record quarterly revenues and rapid growth in its network, adding 867 new locations during 2023.

The new locations will include facilities such as private offices, meeting rooms, shared workspaces and creative spaces. By offering high-quality office space in Omonia and Kypseli, IWG enables residents to experience a "15-minute city" experience , allowing employees to work close to home without having to commute far from their place of residence. The buildings will provide space for established companies as well as start-ups from a variety of industries, including local businesses,.

With demand exploding as companies of all sizes adopt hybrid working in the long term, it is predicted that 30% of commercial property will be flexible workspaces by 2030.

STATEMENTS

Mark Dixon, CEO & Founder of IWG, commented: "With the recent opening of new workspaces, we are establishing a stronger and much needed presence in Athens. As a major business hub, these central locations in the city are a fantastic place to enhance our expansion plans. The need for high-quality flexible workspaces continues to grow as hybrid working becomes the new normal." "Our expansion in Omonia and Kipseli comes at a time when more and more companies are discovering that flexible working improves employee wellbeing and satisfaction while helping the environment. Our workplace model has also been proven to increase productivity and allow businesses to grow and/or reduce costs significantly."

Alexandros Koudounas, IWG General Manager for Greece and Cyprus, said: "IWG's multi-brand expansion was designed to attract all types of businesses and entrepreneurs. IWG creates personal, financial and strategic value for businesses of all sizes, from the most impressive and well-known companies on the planet, to individual entrepreneurs and the next generation of industry leaders. All of them are harnessing the power of agile working to increase their productivity, efficiency, flexibility and proximity to market."