Regus

Sep 27, 2023

IWG , the world’s largest provider of hybrid working solutions with brands including Spaces and Regus, is opening a flexible workspace at Donnybrook House, Dublin 4, in January 2024. The new Spaces location will provide 215 desks across 70 private offices, meeting rooms, call booths, co-working and creative spaces, as well as a business café. Donnybrook House has struggled to fill the building since the former home of AIB Visa operations was redeveloped by U and I Group. New building owner MM Capital said it decided to partner with IWG to maximize the return on the real estate space by capitalising on the expanding demand for hybrid working. Managing director Derek Poppinga commented: “We are delighted to welcome such high-calibre tenants to Donnybrook House. Spaces will bring a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere to the building, enhancing its modern and innovative environment.” Business Bulletin IWG recently opened a Regus facility in Clonakilty at West Cork Business & Technology Park as well Spaces in Dublin Airport Central. In the first half of 2023, IWG added 400 locations to its global network, and is planning to add around 1,000 new locations over the next year. Recent IWG research claims that three out of four employees see a place to work closer to home as a must-have for their next job, and around half would quit if forced back to a single central location five days a week. The company’s global research suggests that only one in five employees is now prepared to commute for more than 30 minutes daily. Mark Dixon, CEO and founder of IWG, stated: “We are looking forward to opening a new hybrid working space in Donnybrook House. We are expanding throughout Ireland with the recent addition of Regus in Clonakilty, and will continue to announce further locations to meet customer demand. IWG recently opened a Regus facility in Clonakilty at West Cork Business & Technology Park. Picture: Martin Walsh. “Our increasing footprint highlights that more and more companies are discovering that flexible working boosts employee satisfaction. Our workplace model is also proven to increase productivity and allows for a business to scale up or down at significantly reduced costs.” Thomas Sinclair, CEO at IWG Ireland, added: “It is a testament to our business model to witness the increasing number of landlords and investors making the switch to IWG.” Though parking availability is minimal in Donnybrook and adjoining streets, the location is very well served by N11 bus routes.