What is coworking?

Coworking means different things to different people although one pattern remains true:

Coworking is about making the personal choice to work along side other people instead of in isolation.

For some, coworking is all about the accelerated serendipity that comes from individuals intermixing in person as opposed to online. For others it’s the motivation and accountability gained from working within a set of peers. And sometimes it’s just a reason to put on some pants and get out of the house in the morning.

Regardless of the definition, coworking can be a powerful and exciting way to work. What started as a simple idea by Brad Neuberg back in 2005 has grown into an inspiring movement that has spread around the world.

Is it coworking or co-working?

This is a matter for much debate. Most people from outside the coworking community, especially journalists, think it should have a hyphen (though in 2018 the AP Style Guide at long last removed the hyphen).

The coworking community is pretty adamant that the word does not have a hyphen. We think you should help us spread the word, and kick the hyphen goodbye for good. Because coworking is better when we’re together.