Workable, a Nairobi-based coworking operator, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first workspace in Africa to receive the WELL Coworking Rating. This rating, developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in partnership with The Instant Group, provides a framework for assessing health and wellbeing in coworking environments. The rating covers areas including air and water quality, lighting, comfort, fitness, and mental wellbeing. This achievement demonstrates Workable's commitment to providing a healthy and comfortable workspace for its members.
The WELL Coworking Rating is the first global standard developed specifically for coworking environments. It assesses conditions that can affect how people experience their workplaces, including air and water quality, lighting, physical comfort, opportunities for fitness, and mental wellbeing. The rating is designed to help coworking operators create environments that support the health and wellbeing of their members. By achieving this rating, Workable has set a high standard for coworking spaces in Africa.
Samir Patel, founder and chief executive officer of Workable, said that the rating gives companies operating in Nairobi a workspace that meets an international benchmark. He added that the rating would support companies looking for workspaces that meet their employee wellbeing and compliance requirements. This achievement is particularly significant as companies increasingly prioritize the health and wellbeing of their employees.
The development of the WELL Coworking Rating comes as companies pay more attention to the conditions in which employees work, including workplace health, comfort, and wellbeing. The rating provides a framework for coworking operators to create healthy and comfortable workspaces that support the wellbeing of their members. Workable's achievement demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality workspace that supports the health and wellbeing of its members.
Workable's rating also adds to its existing sustainability credentials, including EDGE certification for resource-efficient design. This demonstrates the company's commitment to creating a sustainable and healthy workspace. Sam Pickering, managing director at Incendium, part of The Instant Group, said that Workable's achievement shows how workspace operators are changing the way they approach office environments.
Ann Marie Aguilar, senior vice president for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at IWBI, congratulated Workable on receiving the rating. She said that this milestone reflects outstanding leadership, setting a high bar for the industry in Africa while demonstrating the value of health-focused, high-performing environments. Aguilar added that Workable's achievement demonstrates the value of prioritizing health and wellbeing in the design of workspaces.
Workable said it intends to build on the rating as it develops its flexible workspace operations across Africa. The company aims to expand its operations and provide high-quality workspaces that support the health and wellbeing of its members. With this achievement, Workable has set a new standard for coworking spaces in Africa and is well-positioned to lead the way in providing healthy and comfortable workspaces.
Key points
- Workable, a Nairobi-based coworking operator, has become the first workspace in Africa to receive the WELL Coworking Rating.
- The WELL Coworking Rating provides a framework for assessing health and wellbeing in coworking environments.
- Workable's achievement demonstrates its commitment to providing a healthy and comfortable workspace for its members.
