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Is Working From Home Dead in 2025?
Spoiler: no. But it’s definitely evolving. If you’ve opened the news anytime in the last six months, you’ve probably seen headlines declaring “WFH IS OVER” with the kind of dramatic flair usually reserved for celebrity breakups and egg shortages. And yes, employers are getting louder about wanting people back in the office. Yes, some companies are rolling out “mandatory office days” like it’s 2018. And yes, the pushback has been… erm, spirited. But here’s the thing those hea
Mel Archer
Nov 263 min read


Coworking on the Central Coast: The Complete 2025 Guide (Gosford and Erina)
The Foundry's Erina Coworking Space No commute, coffee on tap, and a desk that isn’t your dining table? Hello, coworking. If you’re a...
Mel Archer
Sep 14 min read


How to Make Friends When You Work From Home (Without It Being Weird)
Research has shown that remote workers are more likely to feel isolated and disconnected. Even if you’re introverted and technically enjoy working solo, there’s still a very real human need for interaction, validation, and community.
Mel Archer
Jul 223 min read


Mental Load is Real: How to Manage Mental Load When You Work From Home
Not sure if it’s just a busy season or if you’re shouldering too much? Here are a few signs your mental load may be creeping into burnout territory.
Mel Archer
Jun 24 min read


Struggling with work-life balance? The fix could be hiding in plain sight...
After two and half years bunkered down inside her home office, she found herself unfocused, stressed, and constantly feeling behind.
Mel Archer
Apr 104 min read


Are businesses with a marketing plan REALLY more successful?
Here's something that might surprise you: an estimated 50% of small businesses don’t have a formal marketing plan.
Mel Archer
Feb 203 min read


The Dark Side of Working From Home: Is It Affecting You More Than You Realise?
After a few years of remote work, cracks in the shiny WFH bubble might be starting to show. For lots of us, what once felt like freedom has
Mel Archer
Jan 223 min read


5 Reasons Small Teams Are Choosing Private Offices Over Traditional Leases (and Saving Big)
When it comes to finding the perfect workspace for a small business or team, flexibility is key - especially for businesses that need a...
Mel Archer
Nov 19, 20243 min read


How to Pitch Working From a Coworking Space to Your Boss
Ask any office worker – and you might be surprised. When it comes to the daily grind of going to work , it’s not the office they hate -...
Mel Archer
Oct 15, 20243 min read


The Mental Health Struggles of Remote Working and How to Combat Them
When I first started working from home, it felt like a dream. Pyjamas all day, no commute, working on my own terms - what’s not to love?...
Mel Archer
Sep 16, 20243 min read


The Office vs. Home: Why Coworking Spaces Are the Ultimate Productivity Hack
Let’s be honest - working from home has been a dream come true for, well, loads of jaded office workers looking for sweet, sweet relief....
Mel Archer
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Is it worth paying for a coworking space on the Central Coast?
If you’ve ever found yourself Googling, "Is it worth paying for a coworking space?" alongside “how to stop talking to myself while...
Mel Archer
Jul 5, 20243 min read


5 Reasons Introverts Will Love Coworking (Even If Networking Makes You Nervous)
Even for the introverts or the extroverted-introverts out there (it’s me, hi), working from home can start to feel utterly isolating...
Mel Archer
May 14, 20242 min read


How coworking spaces can help you maximise your productivity
Our world is literally brimming with distractions (hello, endless social media scrolls and the irresistible call of the fridge)....
Mel Archer
Apr 11, 20242 min read


The hub + spoke office model: the answer to cost-effective remote working for your team?
Now that we're well and truly beyond the wilderness years of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are rethinking the way their employees...
Mel Archer
Mar 8, 20242 min read


RU OK? Normalising mental health in small business
I'm very open about how The Foundry Cowork came to be. Working from home long-term made me disconnected, apathetic and deflated,...
Mel Archer
Sep 10, 20193 min read


The top 5 reasons sole operators choose coworking
One of the biggest myths about freelancers, entrepreneurs and sole traders is that they prefer to work alone. Yet it is more often the...
Mel Archer
Aug 12, 20193 min read


Why I started a coworking space
Hi there! I’m Mel, the owner of the Central Coast’s newest coworking space The Foundry Cowork. My vision for The Foundry is to provide a...
Mel Archer
Feb 20, 20193 min read
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