Working Ensemble functions as a coworking and childcare space, ensuring that workers' children are cared for as they focus on their own work. It is not self-described as a daycare, but more of a systematic solution that offers parents an alternative option to traditional daycare.
The system works in three steps -- purchasing half-days online, schedule, and arrive for the benefits. At Working Ensemble, parents are offered a seat at the communal workspace with free wifi, snacks, coffee, and tea. There is also a kitchen and a spare room for more private work matters to book meetings or take phone calls. Children are offered activities including crafts, reading, coloring, and more, with snacks to enjoy as well.
Childcare-Centric Workplaces
Working Ensemble Provides Care for Employees' Children On-Site
Trend Themes
1. Childcare-centric Workplaces - Opportunity for companies to integrate on-site childcare services for employees, improving work-life balance and employee satisfaction.
2. Coworking with Childcare - Growing trend of coworking spaces incorporating childcare services to attract working parents and provide a convenient work environment.
3. Alternative to Traditional Daycare - Disruptive innovation opportunity in offering a systematic solution that combines coworking and childcare services as an alternative to traditional daycare.
Industry Implications
1. Co-working Spaces - Co-working industry can benefit from integrating on-site childcare services, creating a differentiated offering and attracting a larger customer base.
2. Childcare Services - Childcare providers have an opportunity to partner with co-working spaces to offer their services, tapping into a new market segment of working parents.
3. Employer Services - Companies can explore partnerships with childcare-centric workplaces to provide convenient childcare solutions for their employees, enhancing employee retention and recruitment.