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Malls, Retailers, Hotels Benefit From Workforce Changes
Gig Economy // August 28, 2018

Offices? Cubicles? Nah. What about retail stores, restaurants and hotels? The location of work always changes with the times. Fields, hovels, factories — all have been home to historically significant human labor. Technology is making it easier for the workforce to put in the daily...

Industrious Acquires PivotDesk, Raises $25M In New Funds
Partnerships / Acquisitions // March 29, 2017

Industrious, the second-biggest U.S. coworking firm by number of locations, announced that it acquired PivotDesk, a search website for spare office space. According to Reuters, Industrious also raised $25 million in new funds, as investors are encouraged by the growing demand for coworking sites. Real...

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Industrious Acquires PivotDesk, Raises $25M In New Funds

March 29, 2017
Industrious, the second-biggest U.S. coworking firm by number of locations, announced that it acquired PivotDesk, a search website for spare office space. According to Reuters, Industrious also raised $25 million in new funds, as investors are encouraged by the growing demand for coworking sites. Real estate consultants predict that working off-site will reduce the need […]