The pandemic has drastically changed the way people think about office spaces and the concerns they have. Earlier it was all about the amenities and accessibility, but now it is all about hygiene and social distancing and the New Normal Norms that matter the most. Here are some questions organizations need to ask before making that all-important decision: Has the working environment been re-designed to facilitate social distancing? Before the onslaught of COVID-19, open plan and shared offices were more in evidence. But now there is a change in approach. As office spaces in Navi Mumbai show, there is a trend […]
It is said that distance lends enchantment. But when it comes to managing employees spread across different locations, this isn’t always the case. Managing remote employees is a whole new dimension, and requires a considerable degree not only of management skills but also of sheer human understanding. Operating from serviced offices in Mumbai, some companies maintain the same standard operating procedures across all locations but also make adjustments to suit remote workers. They make allowances for each site’s cultural and specific needs. Businesses based in serviced offices, Bangalore, follow another valuable maxim. They simply avoid the urge to micro-manage. They […]
The office has re-opened. People are trickling back to work. It’s good to see familiar faces and places. But it’s not business as normal as is evident from serviced offices in Mumbai. In fact, there is a ‘new normal’ in place and it’s the responsibility of everyone –management, employees, support staff –to adopt new behavioral patterns for their own safety and that of others. Serviced offices in Chennai have made this a priority. Keeping employees, customers, and business associates safe and healthy while doing business during an on-going pandemic will not only hinge on behaviors such as wearing masks, doing […]
Suddenly, the concept of work as we have known it for years, is going through a massive revolution. Nine to five, no longer valid. The office? Not a place you commute to, but your home or the park bench. Current job skills, becoming passé by the minute. Man, versus machine, machine coming up a winner time after time. Megatrends like globalization, digitalization, artificial intelligence(AI) have rocked the boat with ramifications on both the quality and quantity of jobs. To name just a few of the forces at work –going remote, digital transformation, millennial take-over of technology, the need for a […]
When you lease an office, do not just think in terms of the square feet of space you’ll require. Think in terms of the team who will work there, spend one-half of their lives there. The most important question is whether the office will be the right professional setting for inspiring and productive work that will help your business grow. This will require not just a measuring tape! It will require a serious analysis of several parameters to determine whether the office measures up to your requirements –and not just in terms of square feet of space. Here are some points […]
Serviced offices. What a boon for people in business! Serviced offices are fully furnished and equipped offices for rent which are designed to enhance productivity, creativity and work culture. The operative word is ‘serviced’ and that’s what makes them a smart choice for people in business –whether individuals or small, medium and even large enterprises. They are workspaces where the entire infrastructure is maintained by someone else. This includes furniture, equipment (which is always kept updated), internet connections, cleaning, maintenance, utilities, security services, staffing, etcetera (there are a lot of etceteras when it comes to running an office). Those who […]
If you look at the assets listed by most business centres on their balance sheets, you are not likely to see ‘shared offices’ on the list. But shared offices are a profitable and asset in more ways than one might think. Consider the facts. Business centres are generally located in areas that have expensive real estate. Every square foot of space has a large price tag. Can business centres afford empty desks? Every inch of space must be used. Conventional offices dedicated to just one person do not represent an optimal use of space. But when an office is shared […]
Have you noticed a trend in some of the most successful businesses today? They tend not to have offices of their own. Most of them are turning towards a smarter solution: getting a serviced office. This is not a decision they have taken lightly. They are opting for a serviced office simply because it makes good business sense. Here are some of the advantages of a serviced office: Space availability: The right space at the right address. Something that would otherwise come at an unaffordable price. Serviced offices in Mumbai, for instance, are available in the best business districts, which […]
Serviced offices — or fully managed, furnished, and equipped workspaces on rent — are springing up everywhere. How can you make yours that stands out among the rest? The answer includes tangible and intangible aspects, both important in creating differentiation. Since first impressions count, it pays to make your serviced office look inviting. Serviced offices in Kolkata have made this a priority. The appeal is to both the functional and the aesthetic. They are marked by their modern, stylish, and elegant decor as well as by some well-thought-out artistic touches. A prospect wanting to rent a serviced office makes a […]
Sooner or later, post-Pandemic shocks will lessen. The slow transition to a new way of life – the ‘new normal’ – will begin. What will happen to the work scenario? Will people still want to work remotely? When the lock-down was imposed, there was no choice. Quite abruptly, an entire workforce of thousands of people stopped going to the office and began working remotely. Overnight, a revolution took place in the way people worked. But now, what is the future of remote working? There’s no denying that remote working has its advantages. No long hours commuting to work and back. […]
