The easiest way to get your employer to pay for coworking is a short email that covers three things: what isn’t working at home, what a specific space costs, and what your employer gets in return. In Glasgow, memberships start at £50 + VAT a month with only 30 days’ notice to cancel, so it’s a small, low-risk ask.
Because let’s be honest: remote working is great… until it isn’t. The extra time in bed and the sweatpants are lovely, but not when you’re feeling isolated and distracted, and apologising for the cat (or child, or partner) crashing your call.
Below is a template you can copy and send today, plus three tips for getting a yes.
👉You can use the email below as a template – it is to fit Collabor8te but you can adjust easily at appropriate places and hit send.
📨 Email template
Subject: Request to fund a coworking membership in Collabor8te
Hi [Your manager’s name],
I wanted to discuss with you the possibility of covering (or contributing toward) a coworking membership, something that would help solve some of the challenges of remote working I am facing.
As much as I value the flexibility of remote work, I’ve found that working from home full-time can feel a bit isolating. There are many studies (for example: business.com or reed.com) that show the advantages of having a coworking space, such as better focus, higher productivity and a positive impact on mental health and work-life balance. It would be great to have a change of scenery at least once a week to break the monotony of working alone and bring some social interaction to my working day.
I’ve looked around, and Collabor8te in the Glasgow city centre seems like the perfect fit. It’s a professional, friendly coworking space with everything I need: super-fast Wi-Fi, phone booths, great coffee (very important), and a strong community vibe. They run various social events and workshops, which would help to combat that lonely feeling from working solo all the time. The main benefits of the space are:
- Long opening hours: 8:30-18:00 (or even 24/7 with certain types of memberships)
- Great set-up: monitors, ergonomic chairs, keyboards and mice, laptop risers
- Private phone booths & meeting rooms: with screens and webcams
- Some nice perks: tea, coffee, snacks and even a cereal bar
- Flexible memberships: monthly running, no long-term contracts, and just 30 days’ notice to cancel
They offer different membership levels, so there are several options to choose from and fit the budget. The monthly cost is reasonable. My personal preference is Regular Base [ -> fill in your preferred membership] which would let me use the space 2–3 times a week, have a personal locker, and even stay after hours when needed. The cost is [-> fill in the cost of your chosen membership]. Here are all the membership options.
Would you be open to supporting this as part of my remote working setup? Thanks so much for considering it.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
🎯 Final Tips Before You Hit Send
- Know your value. You’re not asking for a perk – you’re advocating for a setup that helps you do your best work.
- Be flexible. Offer different membership levels or cost-sharing options to keep it budget-friendly.
- Follow up. If you don’t get a response right away, don’t panic. A polite follow-up a few days later keeps the conversation going.
And remember – getting the support you need to feel focused, connected, and motivated is 100% worth asking for! You’re not just investing in your workday—you’re investing in your wellbeing. Got questions? Curious about Collabor8te memberships? We’re always happy to help.