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  Covid-19 has affected business owners in deciding and designing their future office, as now they have to take into consideration new normal such as: Remote workforce Many businesses opt to maintain part, even the whole of their workforce to work remotely. Virtual platform Most face-to-face meetings are now replaced with virtual meetings via video conferences. Social distancing Social distancing will continue as human beings cope with virulent virus like Covid-19. Hygiene and Safety protocol A safe working environment for employees and clients with implementation of strict hygiene and safety protocols will be priority of future office. Amethyst Executive Suites accommodates the future office needs As a prominent virtual office, coworking space and serviced office provider in Indonesia, Amethyst Executive Suites (“Amethyst”) provides solutions to business owners in facing the new normal. Below are

Flexible office has become very popular in major cities in the world including Jakarta. Virtual office, coworking space and serviced office are the three main types of flexible office, which can be rented at affordable and inexpensive price. Virtual Office - The cheapest and most flexible office A virtual office allows you to have a business domicile address without having a physical office. As a virtual office client you are entitled to use all the facilities including working desk, meeting rooms, lounge and pantry. You can choose a dedicated phone number so all your incoming calls will be answered in your company’s name by a professional receptionist who will also handle your incoming mails and documents. Coworking Space – The true sharing office By simply renting a working desk in a coworking space, you can enjoy all the facilities of a large office at an inexpensive cost and with most flexible terms. The

Two hundred years ago the world population was just over 1 billion. Since then the number of people on the planet grew more than 7-fold to an estimated 7.8 billion in 2020. Meanwhile the same earth that has to sustain the living of this ever growing population, is not increasing in size. As world resources are limited, some even finite and non-renewable, sharing economy becomes unavoidable. As a matter of fact, sharing economy that is built on the concept of sharing resources and space, has become a part of everyday society. In the last decade, companies like Airbnb, Uber, and Gojek from Indonesia, to name a few, have emerged in response to this call for more efficient use of resources and space. In addition, we also see sharing office providers flourish in major cities in the world, offering Serviced Office, Coworking Space and Virtual Office. In the past the idea of having strangers sharing your private car, ro

Our routines have completely changed as our lives are upheaved by Covid-19. Work, school, home and social lives have all been significantly altered. All the changes that have taken place become our new normal. As the world starts to reopen after months of lockdown, business activities gradually resume albeit with much higher caution. As business leaders prepare their employees to embrace the new normal, here are some steps to consider: 1. Change mindset Getting used to the new normal is the key to survive instead of indefinitely waiting on the sideline. Anticipating the road ahead will be tough as the whole world is trying to make a come back. Expect other “wars” even after we win against Covid-19. Be realistic, be vigilant and be prepared. 2. Implement new guidelines As government imposes new health and safety regulations, companies also need to set up new policies for their employees to adhere to.

Covid-19 pandemic reminds us that life is a repetitive cycle. A hundred years ago, the Spanish flu swept the globe and infected about a third of the world’s population at the time. It was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history which took the lives of tens of millions people. We do not know how Covid-19 will fare against Spanish flu. However, we do know that we are part of a major event in human history so our role, action and contribution in this pandemic will reflect what the future world will become. Along with the changes caused by the pandemic, business habit is also gradually changing. “Working from home” has overnight taken over the old practice of “working at office”. All of a sudden office becomes redundant. Smart business owner adapts quickly and adopts more efficiency measures by moving to more flexible and cheaper alternatives such as Serviced Office, Coworking Space or even Virtual Office

As the concept of “sharing economy” has become more acceptable in our everyday life, we will see many more companies, particularly the small to medium sized companies, moving from conventional (traditional) office to Serviced Office or Coworking Space. Increase in the remote workforce also means less need for sizeable office. It is not surprising to see Serviced Office and Coworking Space industry flourishing in major cities in Indonesia with domestic and international players. Below are some of the most important criteria to be considered in your evaluation process given the available choices: 1. Location, location, location - Make sure the location is within permitted business zone. Two of the most favorite Jakarta CBD locations are Jl. Sudirman (Central Jakarta CBD) and Jl. Simatupang (South Jakarta CBD) - Surrounding and in-building amenities (banking, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels & apartments, m

As we move on to adjust to life with coronavirus around us, we realize that paradigm shifts and lifestyle changes are inevitable. Almost no economy, industry or business that is not affected by these shifts and changes. The good news is that not everyone loses, there are some winners who thrive. The bad news is we do not know if the losers will see light at the end of the tunnel any time soon. The list below by no means is comprehensive but is merely pointing out the most affected industry sectors. The Biggest Winners E-commerce - Demand and supply of goods and services offered online will increase Logistics - More goods and services will rely on delivery services Pharmaceuticals - In times of medical crisis, pharmaceutical industry provides medical supplies, cure and vaccine needed Virtual Meeting Room - As “working from home” becomes the new norm, video-conferencing becomes the ne

Working remotely has become the new normal as the world is adapting to new life with coronavirus. Many companies are looking to continue the practice in the long run. Twitter, for example, has offered staff the option of working from home permanently. Facebook has announced plans to shift towards a more remote workforce as long-term trend. For employees, working from home means more flexibility as they no longer have to commute hours to get to work. For employers, this translates into cost-savings as they no longer have to invest in big city office. For many managers, however, this may mean the loss of regular control, creating new challenges that they have never experienced before. Below is guidance that can help them manage the situation better: Set clear expectations - Create and communicate clear goals, make everyone accountable for his/her part - Instill “business as usual” mindset Establish ta

Usually when we hear the word “coronavirus” we immediately associate it with disease, pandemic, crisis, lockdown, unemployment, deaths etc. Such is its threat, that there are global movements calling on all people of faith to pray that the virus will go away soon so we all can go back to living in “the good old days”. Our focus on the negativities that the pandemic is associated with plays down any positive impact of the coronavirus. And yet the reality is that months of lockdown to curtail the spread of the virus has also brought positive impacts on the environment, technology and humanity. Environment As government of almost all major countries in the world rushes to lockdown their cities and countries, factories are forced to shutdown or operate at low capacity. People are forced to stay home and almost all kinds or transportation are abruptly cut. Air travels are reduced to a fraction of what t