Coworking is short for collaborative working. It is an emerging style of working in an innovative environment, usually a shared work space, that is more flexible in its approach than traditional office environments. Coworking offers sharing of equipment, resources, ideas, and/or experiences among remote professionals. There are thousands of these shared office spaces, known as coworking spaces, in almost every country on Earth. The coworking model is unique in that workers can choose to remain independent and self-directed, but can often find more opportunities for socializing and networking among like-minded individuals.