The Future of the Workplace: How Singapore is Preparing

Leading Changes that Shape the Future of the Workplace

The evolving landscape of workplace strategies has led organisations to adapt their physical spaces to new ways of working and adjust their corporate real estate portfolio with consideration to the macro economy and the operating environment. The physical office continues to be a vital component in the workplace as an anchor that brings employees together. In short, the effective alignment of this capital investment can drive a productive and inspired workforce that supports achieving corporate goals.

Furthermore, a healthy workplace is essential in recruiting of talents and retention strategy, a recent Deloitte study found that Gen-Z and millennials are increasingly drawn to organisations that create workplaces that reflect their values and are generally more health-conscious than their predecessors. 

“Sustainability plays a big role for me. An employer that is supposedly committed to it but hardly knows what to do with the topic behind the scenes has no future for me.”—Gen Z respondent.

The underlying principles of the changing demands on a physical office thus offer leaders an exciting opportunity to use an evidence-based approach to align capital and operational investment with what drives a productive and engaged workforce.

Compass Offices – Engaged and Inspired Workspace

In this regard, flexible workspace has become a key tool for businesses of all sizes as exemplified in the case of Singapore. A city with a free economy characterised by innovation, Singapore attracts a large amount of foreign investment because of its ideal geographic location, skilled workforce, low tax rates, advanced infrastructure, and zero-tolerance against corruption. Singapore's mobilised multicultural workforce is reflected in its four official languages, English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil, which honor the cultural identities of its major ethnic groups.

Compass Offices’ business centres in Singapore are in Raffles Place, the central business district (CBD) of Singapore’s major financial hubs, surrounded by a fascinating mix of dining experience and entertainment options that are well-connected with an established network of commute systems. Our service offices can cater to 1 to 100+ persons, with private suites, team offices, built-in manager rooms, or customised office space spanning multiple floors to accommodate a wide variety of businesses and the needs of an engaging workforce. 

Compass Offices’ business centres are also equipped with the latest IT Infrastructure and value-adding services, including daily cleaning, mail handling, advanced enterprise-grade IT infrastructure, and connectivity, among other operational services.  Experiential benefits that enhance consumer experience include reception, helpdesk support, on-demand services, concierge services, networking opportunities, and other business support services.

Samsung Hub - Office for Rent in Singapore

Samsung Hub is a prominent 30-storey landmark office tower in the heart of Raffles Place, adjacent to Prudential Tower. It is built mainly of glass and steel with heat-strengthened, double-glazed, turquoise-tinted glass and other quality building materials. In the high zone of level 29, Compass Offices business centre offers a breathtaking view of the Singapore River and Marina Bay. Samsung Hub is conveniently accessible via the direct sheltered access to Raffles Place and Telok Ayer MRT stations, both within a 3-minute walking distance. The bus stop is also close to the building.

Samsung Hub is situated at a convenient location, close to a wide array of amenities, including specialist business support services, fitness centres, serviced apartment, banks, childcare, and preschool centres. Samsung Hub is near The Arcade Shopping Mall, Coleurs Pte Ltd. and Cold Storage China Square for an array of amenities such as grocery and retail shopping, banks and more. It is also near several eateries, such as Market Street Food Centre, OCBC Centre, and 7 Raffles Place, with a wide selection of retail and dining options. Nearby hotels include the Fullerton Hotel Singapore, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Ascott Raffles Place Singapore, The Clan Hotel Singapore, and The Westin Singapore. On-site parking is available.

Singapore Land Tower – An urban landmark

Singapore Land Tower is also next to the Raffles Place MRT Station, a short walk from the Marina Bay financial district. The 48-storey landmark tower was newly renovated and upgraded into a premium Grade A commercial building, making it an ideal office location for a wide range of industries and a preferred location for corporates in the banking and finance industry. The refurbished and newly renovated Singapore Land Tower was spearheaded by renowned Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, who received his profession's highest honour, the Pritzker Architecture Prize. The building's exterior most notable feature is a pristine curtain wall that sheaths the entire façade and a new roof crown that increases the building’s prominence in the city skyline. Taken together, these new features have elevated Singapore Land Tower’s standing as an urban landmark.

Singapore Land Tower is located near banking institutions, including HSBC, UOB, and the Bank of Singapore. Boat Quay, Clark Quay, and Fullerton Road are a 5-minute walk away and offer a variety of dining options. The building is within walking distance of malls such as One Raffles Place, Far East Square, and Capital Square. Compass Offices’ two-floor Singapore Land Tower business centre is next to the Raffles Place MRT station, which connects the North-South Line and the East-West Line. It is a short walk to the Telok Ayer MRT Station for the Downtown Line.

Compass Offices' business centres in Singapore testify to its commitment to creating innovative, immersive, and engaging flexible workspaces, with consideration that caters to the evolving demands of a contemporary workforce and those seeking to rent an office in Singapore. As the landscape of workplace strategies continues to evolve, explore ways to optimise the corporate real estate portfolio at www.compassoffices.com.

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