Workable Nairobi becomes Africa’s first WELL Coworking Rated workspace
Workable Nairobi has become Africa’s first coworking space to achieve the WELL Coworking Rating, a global workplace wellbeing standard.
Nairobi, Kenya – Workable Nairobi has become the first coworking space on the African continent to attain the WELL Coworking Rating, an internationally recognized standard emphasizing health, wellbeing, and human performance in flexible work environments. The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), in collaboration with The Instant Group, developed the WELL Coworking Rating, which is the first worldwide standard dedicated to health and wellbeing in coworking spaces.
The rating framework covers various aspects such as air and water quality, lighting, comfort, mobility, mental wellbeing, and community, all aimed at creating healthier and more people-centered workplaces.
Workable highlighted that this achievement complements its commitment to flexible workspace solutions and sustainability, including its EDGE certification for resource-efficient design. Samir Patel, Workable's Founder and CEO, emphasized that this recognition equips Nairobi enterprises with a workspace that aligns with globally recognized benchmarks for wellbeing and ESG considerations.
"With major organizations now integrating ESG and wellbeing standards into their real estate decisions, achieving Africa's first WELL Coworking Rating ensures our members benefit from a workspace that already meets that standard," Patel explained.
This milestone follows a growing trend where businesses prioritize employee wellbeing, sustainability, and workplace experience alongside conventional factors like cost, location, and productivity. Sam Pickering, Managing Director at Incendium, a subsidiary of The Instant Group, noted that Workable's accomplishment underscores how workspace operators are prioritizing health and wellbeing within their strategies.
Ann Marie Aguilar, Senior Vice President for EMEA at the International WELL Building Institute, congratulated Workable on this achievement, stating that it sets a high standard for the African industry and underscores the significance of health-focused, high-performing workspaces.
Workable views this recognition as a significant step in solidifying its position as a people-centric flexible workspace provider and contributes to advancing healthier workplace standards throughout Africa.
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