With the introduction of several new tax incentives and government benefits, hiring an intern has never been more attractive. But taking on an intern is about more than padding your bottom line. Internships are about developing a bond between your team and a candidate eager to join in. Let’s run through our top five reasons why coworking with an intern is the right move.

Interns Lead to Better Entry-Level Hires

Interns provide the perfect opportunity to “test drive” a job candidate. Equally, the intern will have a chance to see how compatible they are with your team and company vision. If they’re a good fit, your intern will transition into a full-time role with more enthusiasm and self-direction than any entry-level candidate whose resume you pull from the pile. 

They “Get” Your Company

After completing an internship, a Toronto intern will have gotten to know the ins and outs of your company. They will know what it’s like to work in a Toronto office space, and they will understand how your team deals with conflict, how you push through those sleepy afternoon grinds, and how you celebrate together after closing a big project.

In short, coworking with an intern allows both you and your intern to decide whether they make a good fit with your company culture. Providing this buffer period lets potential job candidates opt out of the position at the end of their internship if they so choose. This can prevent you from taking on a future disgruntled employee, which might otherwise make for an office nightmare.

They’re Loyal When Things Hit the Fan

Toronto internships are competitive. When you decide to take on an intern, you demonstrate confidence in their abilities. Unlike your competitors, you saw the potential in working with them. Well, their loss is your gain, because when interns feel appreciated they tend to stay for the long haul. Best of all, interns stick around when the going gets tough.

Their Energy is Infectious

A good intern won’t displace your hired staff. Instead, they’ll complement them. Sharing a workspace with an intern is one of the best catalysts for workplace productivity. Eager to prove themselves, interns regularly out-perform entry-level staff. When interns crank up the energy in the workplace, they inspire the whole team to kick it up a notch too. 

They’re the Face of the New Workplace

Interns are changing how we think about the workplace. Today, an increasing number of internships are virtual. By working remotely, virtual interns gain work experience without having to step foot in your company’s office space. Instead, virtual interns usually set up shop in coworking spaces like those that we offer at Project Spaces.  

Do you want to find out more about how coworking spaces can change your workplace culture? At Project Spaces, we offer cooperative coworking offices and spaces for freelancers, interns, entrepreneurs and remote workers. See for yourself by booking a tour of one of our two downtown Toronto coworking spaces today.