--- title: Gather Blog | Joseph Genest description: Joseph Genest explores the intersection of coworking, community, and productivity, providing actionable insights for a modern workforce on Gather's blog. --- [![Gather](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/Gather_May2019%20Theme/Images/logo.png)](https://workatgather.com/) - Locations - Richmond - [Arts District](https://workatgather.com/location/arts-district/) - [Midlothian](https://workatgather.com/location/midlothian/) - [Scott’s Addition](https://workatgather.com/location/scotts-addition/) - [Short Pump](https://workatgather.com/location/short-pump/) - Hampton Roads - [Newport News](https://workatgather.com/location/newport-news/) - [Norfolk](https://workatgather.com/location/norfolk/) - [Virginia Beach](https://workatgather.com/location/virginia-beach/) - [Mission](https://workatgather.com/mission/) - [Pricing](https://workatgather.com/pricing/) - [Blog](https://pages.workatgather.com/blog) - [Login](https://work-at-gather.officernd.com/) - [TAKE A TOUR](https://workatgather.com/tour) ## Gather Blog ## Joseph Genest Joseph Genest explores the intersection of coworking, community, and productivity, providing actionable insights for a modern workforce on Gather's blog. ### Recent Posts ## [The Best Places To Hangout Around Gather Midlothian](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-best-places-to-hangout-around-gather-midlothian) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Dec 16, 2020 3:59:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/442972E0-BF50-45F4-BCD1-71AE3899E342-913B1AB0-B694-467A-B0D1-AF3785005EEB.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-best-places-to-hangout-around-gather-midlothian) With the [opening of Gather Midlothian](https://workatgather.com/location/midlothian/) earlier this month, we decided to take a look at what the best places to hang out in the area are. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-best-places-to-hangout-around-gather-midlothian) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-best-places-to-hangout-around-gather-midlothian#comments-listing) Topics: [Gather](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/gather), [Community](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/community), [Midlothian](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/midlothian) ## [Why Coworking Is Good For Your Mental Health](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/why-coworking-is-good-for-your-mental-health) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Nov 13, 2020 1:54:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-08-07%20at%2012.32.57%20PM.png)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/why-coworking-is-good-for-your-mental-health) ### A coworking space is more than just an office, but a community to help foster and nurture growth. Mental health is the foundation of productivity. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/why-coworking-is-good-for-your-mental-health) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/why-coworking-is-good-for-your-mental-health#comments-listing) Topics: [Coworking](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/coworking), [Remote Work](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/remote-work), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture), [Employee Productivity](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/employee-productivity) ## [What To Ask When It’s Time For Your Startup To Move to An Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/what-to-ask-when-its-time-for-your-startup-to-move-into-an-office-space) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Sep 8, 2020 12:48:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/Arts_District/190911_Gather_Richmond_0210.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/what-to-ask-when-its-time-for-your-startup-to-move-into-an-office-space) For most people who work a 9-5, the office is where you spend almost half of your waking hours. If you’re at a startup, trying to get a company off the ground, that figure could be even higher. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/what-to-ask-when-its-time-for-your-startup-to-move-into-an-office-space) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/what-to-ask-when-its-time-for-your-startup-to-move-into-an-office-space#comments-listing) Topics: [Coworking](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/coworking), [Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/office-space), [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture), [Startup](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/startup) ## [How Innovative Offices Improve Employee Performance](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-innovative-offices-improve-employee-performance) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Apr 10, 2020 2:24:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/190911_Gather_Richmond_0175-1.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-innovative-offices-improve-employee-performance) From the cubicle to the open concept, there are numerous examples of designs that have been effective for some industries and teams, while being a stonewall distraction for others. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-innovative-offices-improve-employee-performance) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-innovative-offices-improve-employee-performance#comments-listing) Topics: [Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/office-space), [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Office Design](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/office-design), [Employee Productivity](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/employee-productivity) ## [Strategies for Establishing A Remote Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/strategies-for-establishing-a-remote-culture) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Mar 9, 2020 2:19:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/170228_GatherRVA_109.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/strategies-for-establishing-a-remote-culture) To better understand what companies were doing to improve [remote workplace culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company), we decided to take a glance at companies within our coworking network, as well as some examples of thought leaders in the industry. Our findings were split between two separate pillars of improving remote workplace culture, which fell into helping with either **productivity** or **workplace morale.** Here are a few key strategies that stood out: [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/strategies-for-establishing-a-remote-culture) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/strategies-for-establishing-a-remote-culture#comments-listing) Topics: [Coworking](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/coworking), [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Remote Work](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/remote-work), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture) ## [The Role of Culture in a Remote Company](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Jan 17, 2020 1:01:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/untitled-55.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company) We often think about remote work as a culture in itself. After all, who doesn’t want the flexibility and freedom to work when and where they want? [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Remote Work](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/remote-work), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture) [All posts](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/all) ## We believe. Coworking is more than coffee and connected space. It's the people. It's the possibilities. It's about your productivity, your goals, your future.   ## It's time to belong here. Think here. Create here. Flourish here. Surround yourself with opportunity. 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