{"id":3000009882,"date":"2019-09-17T14:57:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T18:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deconstructed.wework.com\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2020-09-03T05:53:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T09:53:12","slug":"dc-confidential-how-wework-provides-privacy-security-corporate-offices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/dc-confidential-how-wework-provides-privacy-security-corporate-offices","title":{"rendered":"How WeWork configures space to offer security and privacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WeWork takes security, safety, and privacy very seriously\u2014especially in Washington, D.C.,<\/a> where law firms, lobbyists, government contractors, and trade associations make up the majority of midsize and enterprise companies. In fact, many D.C. professional services firms have privacy and security clauses built into their client contracts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to win the business of highly regulated companies or those dealing with confidential subject matter, we needed to offer modifications to our signature open-air floor plans and glass conference room designs. So we conducted research with prospective and existing WeWork clients to understand their exact needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need to see the private offices and how our space could be cordoned off such that when clients come and go, we can keep an appropriate level of discretion. We can’t have the dynamic of each meeting\u2014or even disclosure of what meetings are happening\u2014easily visible to passersby.<\/p>Prospective law firm tenant, Berland research study, January 2019<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Privacy protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, WeWork’s existing office solutions\u2014move-in private offices with shared amenities, entire floors in white-labeled buildings with private amenities\u2014can easily be configured with features for customers who need added layers of privacy. These optional add-ons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n