How to Get Your Company to Pay for Your Coworking Space
Tips, stats, and the exact script that gets a yes.
Many companies now offer stipends for remote work tools, professional development, or wellness perks—and coworking spaces check all three boxes. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to ask your employer to pay for your coworking membership - and give you an email you can swipe.
And yes, it works more often than you think!
1️⃣ Speak Their Language (aka Productivity, Not Pajamas)
If you want your company to cover the cost of a coworking membership, frame it in terms they care about: productivity, focus, retention, and professional growth. Back it up with data they can’t ignore.
🧠 89% of coworkers say they’re happier since joining a coworking space
💼 82% have significantly expanded their professional network
🎯 84% feel more motivated and engaged at work
✅ 64% report better task completion and 68% say they’re more focused
We’re not surprised by these stats at all. When people have a clean, calm space to work—and a supportive community around them—they get more done, make meaningful connections, and feel better doing it!
2️⃣ Highlight the Networking Value
This part’s key: don’t just talk about Wi-Fi and free coffee (although, yes, we’ll have both). Focus on the professional value of being around other ambitious humans.
Coworking is packed with what employers love to call "organic networking opportunities.” Think of it like a professional conference that happens every day. Members will find collaborators, clients, and fresh ideas on the daily - sometimes just by sharing a table.
“Coworking is like a never-ending buffet. And what makes the concept so awesome is that you can accidentally bump into a digital designer or sit next to the web developer you desperately needed to upgrade your website.”
– TeamStage Coworking Report
At RecRoom, we’ll host regular events that make these connections even easier - like happy hours, speaker panels, and Lunch & Learns. It’s work, and it’s who you work alongside.
3️⃣ Make It Easy for Them to Say Yes - & for You to Pitch!
Come prepared with:
A short list of amenities: fast Wi-Fi, quiet work zones, phone booths, private meeting space, free beverages, natural light and curated member events
A few stats (like the ones above) that show real benefits to productivity, well-being, and retention
Remind them this is often cheaper than outfitting a home office, renting commercial space, or losing employee engagement over time.
➡️ Here’s a plug-and-play email you can copy and send to your manager or HR team ⬅️:
Subject: Request to expense a coworking membership
Hey [Manager Name],
I’ve been exploring coworking spaces to stay focused and productive while working remotely, and I found a great local option—RecRoom. It offers everything I need to do my best work: fast Wi-Fi, quiet workspaces, private call rooms, and regular networking opportunities that support professional growth.
Some quick coworking stats:
84% of coworkers report being more engaged and motivated
82% say their professional networks have significantly expanded
64% complete tasks more efficiently, and 68% say they’re more focused
89% report being happier since joining a coworking space
I believe a RecRoom membership will help me stay productive, connected, and continue growing professionally. A membership is [$___/month], and I’d love to expense it through our [remote work/professional development/wellness] budget. I’m happy to share more details if helpful!
Thanks for considering it.
Want help customizing this? Just contact us—we’ll make you look like a pro.
4️⃣ Start Small if You Need To
Hoping to snag a dedicated desk or private office, but know it’s not in the budget? If you know it’ll be a stretch, suggest our 4 days/month package. Once your manager sees the positive results (and you report back how much more focused and connected you feel), they’ll be more open to covering it longer-term.
And yes - we have day passes for the biggest no-brainer ever.
5️⃣ Coworking Stats That Sell It for You
Let’s recap:
🤝 82% grew their professional network
💬 68% upgraded their skills through community interaction
😊 89% are happier, and 83% feel less lonely
🔁 60% say they’re more relaxed at home after a coworking day
🧠 55% feel a greater sense of belonging
✅ 92% of coworkers are satisfied with their coworking space
That’s not just good for you—it’s good for your company in terms of employee engagement + retention.
🎟️ Want Help Getting Employer Approval?
Tell us more about your job, company and management team and we’ll send you a customizable email script you can share with your boss.
👉 Just contact us or DM us on Instagram @recroomnj.
Or skip the ask and treat yourself - founding memberships + all the perks are open now. We’ll have coffee waiting. ☕️
