Bagama't unti-unti nang bumabalik sa normal ang manpower operation sa bansa matapos ang krisis ng COVID-19, may mga kumpanya pa rin sa bansa ang nanatili sa remote work o hybrid work set up. Kabilang dito ang set up na kung tawagin ay work from home.
Ideal ito para sa iba. Pero paano naman sa mga taong walang maayos na working space sa kanilang sariling tahanan? Diyan papasok ang ideya ng coworking space.
Kung ano ito, alamin sa video na ito.
Ideal ito para sa iba. Pero paano naman sa mga taong walang maayos na working space sa kanilang sariling tahanan? Diyan papasok ang ideya ng coworking space.
Kung ano ito, alamin sa video na ito.
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00:00 Some companies in the country remain in a remote work or hybrid work setup.
00:05 This is the setup that we call work from home.
00:08 In a LinkedIn survey, out of 2,215 respondents, 55% believe that their remote work is more effective than their work.
00:17 In Jobstreet's study, 52% of Filipino workers have been working from home for years now.
00:23 And with the pandemic, 85% of the flexible work arrangements in their companies have increased.
00:30 The truth is, there is also an advantage in the work from home setup.
00:34 That is if the workspace is conducive to home to work.
00:37 But what if there are a lot of distractions?
00:40 Thank you.
00:45 If in a coffee shop, you have to order your latte so you have space to work,
00:51 why don't you try the co-working spaces that are popular here?
00:55 Space is what you pay for.
00:57 But coffee?
00:58 Free.
01:00 In the co-working space, various professionals from various industries are working together in a shared space or neutral space.
01:10 It's like being in a traditional office setup, but if you're with someone, you won't have a job.
01:15 As the economy slowly opens up, co-working spaces or shared spaces are also gradually emerging,
01:23 especially in Metro Manila.
01:26 The good thing about this is that you can choose a lot that suits your preference or personality.
01:33 That's why we went to some of these co-working spaces and found out what they can offer.
01:44 Cozy.
01:45 Vibrant vibes.
01:48 In a friendly working environment, who wouldn't want to work in a workplace like this?
01:56 It has its own pantry, free overflowing coffee, and high-speed internet connection.
02:01 That's why this co-working space in Ortigas, Pasig City is chosen by some hybrid workers and freelancers.
02:08 Because of the pandemic, Jess's setup became hybrid with the company she works for.
02:12 And because she's in the marketing industry, it became easier for her to transition their work setup with the help of a co-working space.
02:19 A co-working space and traditional offices, they both have their pros and cons.
02:25 Sometimes it would be good to be together with your co-workers and collaborate with them.
02:30 Being in a co-working space is also like a respite for you to just do things on your own.
02:36 So it's not necessarily that you miss working in a traditional office or you prefer being in a co-working space.
02:43 I guess it sometimes just goes hand in hand.
02:46 But like some, Jess started working from home.
02:50 But it didn't become easy.
02:53 I guess the thing with working at home or having a home office is sometimes you no longer have the divide of home and work.
03:02 So I think that kind of setup sometimes can be a little bit toxic.
03:08 In this co-working space, for P250, which is almost the same price as the coffee you ordered, you can start your work here.
03:16 Just bring yourself, bring your computer, and we do the rest.
03:20 So you come in, you're greeted by our competent, friendly community center associates and managers.
03:27 You come in, you pick your seat.
03:30 Because of the increasing hybrid work arrangements, and there's also the rise of freelancers or what we call the gig economy,
03:39 it really helped stir the demand for co-working spaces in Metro Manila and actually even outside Metro Manila.
03:47 If you have important phone calls or online meetings, you can use their phone booth that is isolated to avoid distraction.
03:54 They also have a meeting room, town hall that can cater for 40 individuals,
03:59 and if you're looking for a private office, they also have that.
04:02 But where and how did the co-working space start?
04:06 In 1995, it is said that the first co-working space was established by the Hacker company in Berlin.
04:12 In that year, the word co-working space was first used by Bernard de Coven who described it as working together as equals.
04:20 Fast forward to 2006, where the co-working wiki space opened in San Francisco.
04:26 And one of its founders, Chris Mezina, created the Twitter hashtag.
04:30 In 2007, the word co-working was first seen in the Google database.
04:34 In 2010, the first hashtag was created, #CoworkingSpaceDay.
04:40 And as the years went by, the number of co-working spaces around the world increased.
04:45 But here in the Philippines, several co-working space businesses opened before the pandemic.
04:51 Just like this co-working space in Quezon City, aside from the hybrid worker and the professional,
04:56 students and professional students also use masks.
05:01 Just like Chris, a student doctor, who has been renting a shared space for almost 3 months.
05:07 Well, ever since the start of COVID or the pandemic, teleconsultation became popular.
05:15 It's more conducive.
05:17 I can receive consultations online and it's not distracting to my patients.
05:22 Another thing that Chris liked here was the student-friendly ambience.
05:26 The vibes to work is very motivating.
05:28 It's also open 24 hours a week.
05:31 There are also free refreshments and snacks.
05:33 And if you have a parcel but you don't have one at home, they can also receive delivery for you.
05:39 And since this co-working space is open 24 hours, the security they provide is also tight.
05:46 I can see the potential of this co-working space.
05:49 Because even for us as a healthcare professional, we also have satellite work.
05:54 So the opportunity is great.
05:56 So that's also an opportunity for the co-working space to evolve.
06:00 It's not too corporate.
06:06 Of course, what we want to distance is that you're in a traditional office.
06:11 So as you can see, we have this very, very cozy and relaxing minimalist theme.
06:18 Even startup companies or businesses that are just starting out and the resources are limited,
06:24 they are welcome here.
06:26 You can communicate with other people, share your ideas.
06:30 I think the productivity is increasing.
06:34 And of course, the opportunities are really many.
06:39 In Makati City, we went to a co-working space.
06:42 It is part of the amenities of a hotel and their guests use it for free.
06:47 Most of the guests of this hotel are working while traveling foreigners or if you call them, digital nomads.
06:54 This is where I met Ollie, an American copywriter.
06:57 Ollie's story is based in Thailand at the moment.
07:01 But he has been traveling around the Asian countries for almost 8 years,
07:04 just like here in the Philippines.
07:06 He is very aero in the setup of his work because he will travel at the same time.
07:10 Everywhere I travel, I try to find places that have a work space like this, co-working space.
07:15 Because at a cafe, you feel bad if you have one coffee and it's a limited space.
07:22 If you're there for four hours, you feel like I bought one coffee.
07:25 I'm taking up too much space here and there's customers coming in and out.
07:29 A place like this, plenty of space for everybody.
07:32 No pressure. You can stay as long as you want.
07:34 You can work as long as you want.
07:35 For a tourist like him, amenities are a big part of his accommodation.
07:40 Because he saved time, budget, and he knows he can do his work well and comfortably.
07:47 It's a great opportunity. A space like this especially where there's plenty of desks
07:51 and there's plenty of space where you can get away from other people.
07:55 I think the balance between having privacy when you need it for work and things like that,
08:00 but also having a social space is perfect.
08:03 They also have a Skype room if there's an online meeting.
08:06 There are conference rooms for group meetings.
08:08 And if you think you need to relax, the bar is just next to it.
08:12 So you can order food and drinks, play in their gaming corner, and unwind in their cool-down area.
08:18 We decided to integrate co-working spaces and amenities into our services.
08:23 We realized that in this digital age, people are not just looking for a place to stay,
08:30 but a multifunctional space where they can work, connect, and collaborate seamlessly.
08:37 So by incorporating co-working space, we are not just enhancing the customer experience,
08:44 but we are creating a lively environment where travelers and professionals can connect,
08:50 share ideas, and inspire each other.
08:54 We created the co-working space with the needs of diverse groups of individuals in mind.
09:01 Primarily, we are focusing on the digital nomads who love to combine their work commitments with the joy of traveling.
09:11 Essentially, we aim to target anyone who's seeking for a flexible and dynamic workspace
09:17 that encourages collaboration and innovation.
09:21 According to LinkedIn, some of the advantages of co-working spaces are
09:25 flexibility where you don't need to sign a long-term lease or rent,
09:29 getting outside your home because it's good to go to a place with a positive environment,
09:36 motivation, it's more motivating to work in a place full of given people,
09:41 networking, or having a new acquaintance, you can start a new opportunity,
09:46 and lastly, community or feeling the unity or similarity of desire.
09:52 The pandemic has also brought a good result if we look at the current situation of some of our employees.
10:01 Here, we learned that we can still do our work responsibly and do other productive things through co-working space.
10:12 Is this the future of work?
10:14 I am Zeya Mencinas, a Stanford student.
10:18 [Music]