It has been over two years since offices, schools, transport terminals, and most kinds of establishments closed down because of the Covid-19 virus. Due to lockdowns, many business owners were compelled to take on a different business operations approach, especially for people working in offices. The pandemic situation put the spotlight on the work-from-home setup.
After more than two years, business sectors around the globe have already started opening their offices today. People have been conducting in-person meetings with safety precautions implemented. In the Philippines, most businesses are slowly getting back to offices or scheduling monthly face-to-face meetings. Consider scheduling your team conferences soon and find a safe and accessible meeting venue in Manila.
Advantages Face-To-Face Meetings
Let’s admit it. Online meetings bring wonders to businesses. However, there are certain advantages solely induced by face-to-face meetings.
One of which is better communication. People can send and receive non-voice cues when engaged in face-to-face conferences instead of seeing the other party on computer monitors. Body language is a crucial part of effective communication, but is often taken for granted during online meetings.
Added to this, in-person meetings are less prone to technical issues such as internet and power outages. There is no need for an online connection when the person you are talking to is already in front of you.
Productivity is also affected during work-from-home shifts. This is caused by distractions of sorts, such as house chores. Being in a space solely dedicated to business meetings and corporate transactions will keep your focus sharp.
Another benefit of having face-to-face meetings is having social interactions with colleagues. Friendly small talks among employees play a big role in office culture, workforce relationships, and employee retention.
On a different note, clients appreciate meeting the team they are dealing with and vice versa. This is another plus for face-to-face meetings, as physical presence fosters trust, as well as loyalty.
Safety Precautions for New Normal Meeting Venues
The ‘new normal’ work setup is reinforced by safety measures that aim to combat the high transmission rate of the Covid-19 virus. Everyone out in the public is encouraged to wear face masks as the virus can enter the body through a person’s nasal cavity and respiratory tract.
Public spaces, including meeting venues, are directed to conduct temperature checks for people coming into their facility. This is to see if they are experiencing fever, which is one of the Covid-19 virus symptoms. Authorities also directed property owners to install sanitary gels or alcohol dispensers for the public’s use. Frequent cleaning of hands can also slow down the transmission since hands can pick up the virus and transfer it onto possible entry paths. Another precaution in place for meeting venues and public establishments is implementing room capacity limits. The 100% capacity has been lowered to avoid overcrowding and possible contraction of the Covid-19 virus. Alongside this measure is the observation of safe distancing. Since the virus can be contracted via droplets at a conversational distance, a safe distance between people is encouraged.
To recap, here are the new normal guidelines for meeting venues:
- Enforce wearing masks
- Conduct temperature checks
- Install sanitary gels or alcohol dispensers within the area
- Set room capacity limit
- Observe social distancing
Meeting Venues within Metro Manila
Metro Manila has slowly coped up with new work set ups following years of lockdowns. Hybrid setup has been in place, where employees visit their respective offices a few times in a week or month. There are also instances when small to large meetings are being organized.
Holding an in-person meeting for quarterly planning, performance reviews, decision-making discourse, or team-building huddles is very feasible in Metro Manila right now. You can make this happen by picking a meeting venue in Manila best suited for you.
Some entrepreneurs opt to hold their business meetings in hotels. While this may be a good idea, it can take a big chunk of the company’s budget. Another option is the function room of coffee shops. However, its downside is the ambient noise brought by groups of friends sharing stories among themselves.
The third option are meeting venues that can be rented by the hour. These are dedicated spaces for business meetings and conferences that won’t break the bank. Its vicinity are often private office areas as well, so noise will be minimal to none.
Host Your Next Meeting in the Heart of Ortigas
Meeting halfway is a term mostly used by groups of friends deciding on the location of their get-together place. This can also be applicable to business meetings. Meeting at the midpoint of Metro Manila, which is Ortigas Center, would surely benefit all participants of the assembly.
With the location set, you can now choose the specific meeting venue of your choice. M Spaces, a coworking space in the heart of Ortigas center, offers comfort and accessibility to its users.
M Spaces offers meeting rooms of varying sizes: Small Room priced at Php500 per hour (11 sqm that sits six people), Large Room priced at Php700 per hour (18 sqm. that sits 10 people), and Conference Room priced at Php1,500 per hour (40 sqm. that sits 22 people).
All air-conditioned meeting rooms are equipped with office chairs, desks, TV monitors for presentations, white boards. High-speed WiFi and LAN Connectivity can also be accessed and used during your business meeting.
You can also enjoy the assistance of receptionist during operating hours. Other things to enjoy in M Spaces is the availability of unlimited coffee and filtered water, including access to their pantry.
To book your meeting venue in Manila today, send us an email at mspacesph@gmail.com. You can also block your time and date by choosing to call us via landline at 5328-5300 or mobile at 09175439349.
