The use of CWS as an alternative to home office

This thesis aims at shedding new light on how coworking spaces (CWS) could be an alternative to home office. To do so we first embark on a comprehensive literature characterizing the main features of remote working and its main advantages and inconveniences. We then describe the identified current situation for CWS as a consequence of COVID- 19 and how these places can become a solution to teleworking associated problems. Given the limited literature and the important implications that teleworking has in the new normal, we design an empirical study. Specifically, our aim is to broaden our knowledge on the experience and feelings of employees on remote working. First, we designed a questionnaire (based on the existing theoretical background) targeted to any employee who has experience working remotely. Second, we conducted a focus group to validate and further comprehend the results obtained. Implications for CWS are discussed in the basis of the findings.