Why small businesses should return to the office There’s no denying that many of us are missing the office, and a recent YouGov survey confirmed that it’s not just our colleagues and face-to-face contact we are longing for, but also the gossiping, meetings and even desks that accompany office life. Reintroducing these important aspects to our professional lives could certainly improve team morale, mental wellbeing and productivity throughout small businesses. What’s more, SME employees could find themselves paying for their own flexible coworking spaces if offices were to close. A recent report from employment lawyers Richard Nelson LLP concluded that employees could end up forking out £3,600 per year on co-working spaces, equating to £300 a month in personal expenses.