The Office Pass (TOP) Becomes The Largest Neighbourhood Coworking Operator in Gurgaon

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New Delhi, 26th October 2021: Neighbourhood Coworking operator, The Office Pass (TOP) today launched its 10th Coworking office in Delhi NCR (8th in Gurgaon). The Coworking facility is spread across 27,000 Square feet and is aesthetically designed. It boasts of 560+ workstations, extensive meeting and conference rooms, lounge, café and collab zones.

With the launch of this facility, TOP has emerged as the largest Neighbourhood Coworking operator in the Millennium city of Gurgaon.

The newly opened office is located on the 5th Floor of Tower C of a prominent business complex Unitech Cyber Park, that offers proximity to HUDA Metro Station as well as being conveniently accessible from Delhi and all parts of Gurgaon.

“Riding on to the strong demand from SMEs, large enterprises and MNCs for coworking and managed spaces, we are well poised to expand our footprints from the current count to 50 in the next 24 months,” said Nikhil Madan, co-founder of The Office Pass (TOP).

Over the next 2 years, the Delhi NCR-based firm plans to open 35 neighbourhood coworking, 15 managed offices across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and one more city to further strengthen its presence.

“These offices will cater to large corporates, SMEs, as well as start-ups, continuing to nurture the spirit of innovation and enterprise across the nation. 
After Delhi NCR, we would next venture out to tap the potential and opportunities in Mumbai before the end of FY22,” said Madan.

Flexible office operators see steady demand from enterprises and SME’s due to the uncertainty in the business environment and flexibility on investment commitment in the coworking space.

“The momentum towards flexible workspaces is evident from the solid revenue growth achieved by The Office Pass (TOP) post the second wave of Covid. Our business has grown by 200% in the just concluded July-Sept 2021 quarter as more n more companies shift from traditional long term leases to Coworking & Managed offices, ” said Madan.

This is the third TOP office that has been opened during the pandemic period. Earlier the company had opened an office in Vatika Towers, Golf Course Road and 11th Floor, Tower B, Unitech Cyber Park, Sec 39 (both in Gurgaon). The occupancy for TOP across offices has reached over 70%. With COVID showing signs of easing out, TOP plans to expand aggressively to capitalise on this demand surge.

Traditionally, flexible/coworking spaces have been popular with start-ups. However, with uncertainties around the spread of the pandemic, large corporations are also looking at getting out of long-term leases and owned premises to flexible coworking workspaces.

The co-working and managed office market has disrupted the traditional work environment and has seen massive growth in the last few years.

About The Office Pass (TOP)

The Office Pass (TOP) is a technology-driven Neighbourhood Coworking & Managed Office space provider. TOP is the only Coworking & Managed Spaces Company in India that promotes #Walk-to-Work. TOP’s vision is to have multiple Coworking offices spread across the city. TOP offices are located in CBD areas and around residential Neighbourhoods, so one can find the nearest office in less than 10 minutes.

TOP currently runs 10 offices across Gurgaon, Noida and Delhi. Over 102 mid to large size companies are using TOP Coworking and Managed office services. The company plans to open over 50 Neighbourhood offices over the next 2 years with a presence in multiple cities across India.

One can think of TOP as a Convenient store (like 7-ELEVEN) of Coworking rather than a Super Store (like WalMart).

To learn more, visit www.theofficepass.com and follow TOP on LinkedIN, Facebook and Twitter.

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Higher Pay or Higher Responsibility: Which do you prefer for long-term growth?

Higher Pay Or Higher Responsibility: Which Is Better For Your Long Term Growth

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Ask anyone if they’d like to get paid more for their work and the answer will be a resounding yes! We all want better things – a bigger house, the latest car, to eat at the top restaurants, a plump retirement purse.

However, when faced with a choice between a higher salary and more responsibilities, the decision may be harder. As they say, money can’t buy you happiness. And, neither can it buy professional growth.

Let’s say you’re job hunting. Job X offers you a salary at par with your current position but the company is bigger, the brand name value is higher and you’ll have more deliverables. On the other hand, Job Y offers you a higher salary with the same responsibilities you currently hold but the company is small and not so well known. Which do you choose?

There isn’t a set answer to this choice. It comes down to where you are in your life plan and what you’re looking for at the moment. Ask yourself these questions and you should have a better idea of what is better for you.

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What Stage Is Your Career At?

There’s a certain amount of truth to the assumption that younger people are more likely to accept jobs that pay a little less as compared to people with a few years of experience under their belt. When you’re just starting on your career path, you want to take on more responsibilities.

The more projects you work on and complete, the more you’ll learn. At this stage, you’ll probably be willing to accept a job with more responsibilities as long as the amount you’re paid is enough to meet your needs and not really a step down from your current salary.

The same choice when you’ve worked in the field for a few years may lead to a different decision. When you’re mid-career span, you’ve got the basics sorted and now you’ll need to learn more specialized skills or upgrade your technical skillset to keep pace with your career advancement plan.

Not all organizations set aside a budget for employee skill acquisition and training. Thus, when you’re negotiating salaries, you need to be paid enough to match your lifestyle and fund your learning and development.

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What Are Your Financial Responsibilities?

When you’re a bachelor, you’re responsible only for yourself. As your career progresses so do the other aspects of your life. Your professional growth plan must be synced to your life plan.

Marriage brings on a whole new set of responsibilities. Irrespective of whether or not both partners are earning, you’re responsible for yourself and each other. Once you have children, the game changes completely.

Also Read: 6 Young Women Entrepreneurs That Made It BIG In India

The salary that was enough for you may be inadequate now. At this point in life, a higher salary package is probably the smarter choice. At this stage, longer hours in the office also mean less time at home and your work-life balance may be badly skewed.

Remember, if you’re stressed about how to make ends meet, you’ll never be able to live up to your full potential at work.

What Is Your Long-Term Professional Growth Plan?

You don’t find success by chance, you need a plan. Let’s say you want to do your MBA from an Ivy League college abroad and you’re saving up for it. With a plan like this, money matters. At this stage, you may prefer the job with a higher salary rather than the one with more responsibilities even though your short-term growth opportunities seem limited.

On the other hand, if you’re working in the technical space, you learn best by doing. In such situations, the more responsibilities you take on, the more you’ll learn and the higher your chances for a promotion.

What Are The Other Benefits Offered?

There’s no denying the importance of professional growth but you’ve got to address practical aspects as well. Many non-financial benefits can be just as important as your pay.

For example, let’s say the job that offers you more responsibilities without a significant raise in salary comes with health insurance for you and your family. Or, let’s say you have a small child and the office has a crèche facility.

On the other hand, the job offering a salary hike without any change in responsibilities has none of these benefits. In such cases, it would be more prudent to take on more responsibilities than go after the money. You’ve assured growth and you’ll be comfortable enough to put in your best at work.

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In The End, It’s Your Choice

Salary and responsibilities play a comparable role in your long-term growth. In an ideal world, you get both – more responsibilities to help you learn and a higher pay package. But, when you have to choose between them, don’t look at the two factors in isolation. Sometimes sticking to roles you know for more money is better and at others, challenging yourself will bring more satisfaction.

Reach out to The Office Pass (TOP) at 8999 828282 to know more about how to find an ideal co-working space for a startup or business.

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6 Famous Young Women Entrepreneurs of India You Should Know About

6 Young Women Entrepreneurs That Made It BIG In India

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India is a great launchpad for entrepreneurs. There’s no dearth of talent and passion and the government has several schemes and programs designed to boost entrepreneurs. When it comes to the entrepreneurial spirit, women stand at par with men in the country.

Today’s woman is bold and ready to take risks to see her dream come to life. Young women entrepreneurs have made it BIG in many fields including technology, retail products, services, hospitality and more. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are 6 names of young women entrepreneurs of India you should know about.

6 Inspiring Young Women Entrepreneurs of India you should know about

  1. Malika Sadani
  2. Shradha Sharma
  3. Priya Prakash
  4. Pooja Dhingra
  5. Aditi Gupta
  6. Sreelakshmi Suresh

1. Malika Sadani

Malika Sadani Founder of The Moms Co.

Founder: The Moms Co.

Malika Sadani started her career as a banker but soon found her true calling as an entrepreneur. In 2017 she founded The Moms Co., a skincare brand with natural, toxin-free products as a response to being unable to find safe skincare products for her children.

In just a few years, the company has become one of the most well-recognized names in the sector. From a team of three, the company has grown to a team of over 50 and a product range that helps Moms like Malika make safe choices for their children’s skin. The company’s products are available online and offline.

2. Shradha Sharma

Shradha Sharma Founder of YourStory

Founder: YourStory

When you talk of entrepreneurial stories, YourStory.com is often the go-to website. This is the brainchild of Shradha Sharma, a woman who’s often found herself raked high on the successful women entrepreneurs list.

YourStory is a digital media platform focused on entrepreneurs and startups. It brings forth stories of change-makers and entrepreneurs, advice on resources, a glimpse at trends in the ecosphere and profiles of successful entrepreneurs from India and abroad. Today, the website content is available in 12 Indian languages.

3. Priya Prakash

Priya Prakash Founder of Health Set Go

Founder: Health Set Go

Realizing her own poor relationships with food and health as a child, Priya Prakash founded Health Set Go in 2014 to encourage children to develop healthier lifestyle habits. Within 3 short years, the company had partnered with 90 doctors, 35 clinics and 16 hospitals.

Today, the program operates in over 77 cities and has benefits over 2.5 lakh children. It is the largest healthcare organization for schools in India. Over the course of her career as one of the most successful Indian women entrepreneurs, Priya has won several notable awards and grants.

Also Read: Problems Faced by Women Entrepreneurs While Starting A Business in India

4. Pooja Dhingra

Pooja Dhingra Founder of Le 15 Patisserie

Founder: Le 15 Patisserie

Anyone with a sweet tooth is sure to have heard of India’s Macaron Queen, Pooja Dhingra. In 2010, Pooja opened her and India’s first macaron store. As the brand grew successful, the macaron range expanded to a full café menu at multiple locations.

The pandemic was a blow to the food industry and Le 15 Patisserie was not spared. While the café spaces were shuttered, Pooja revamped the product line to include ready-to-use premixes and expanded the brand’s reach to customers pan India. Along the way, she also penned best sellers on baking.

5. Aditi Gupta

Aditi Gupta, Co-Founder of Menstrupedia

Co-Founder: Menstrupedia

In India, menstruation is still considered a taboo subject in many places. The topic is a sensitive one and education is a critical requirement. Menstrupedia was the brainchild of Aditi Gupta. Backed by a team of passionate individuals, Menstrupedia guides and educates young girls and women on menstrual hygiene.

Along with workshops, the company also launched comic books that talk about menstruation in a fun and engaging way for children. In addition to educating girls, the company also has an educational book for boys going through puberty.

6. Sreelakshmi Suresh

Sreelakshmi Suresh, Founder of eDesign

Founder: eDesign

Sreelakshmi Suresh is proof that age is no limitation to bringing your entrepreneurial spirit to life. Apart from being successful, she also holds the prestige of being India’s youngest woman entrepreneur. Her first successful project was the design and development of her school’s official website back when she was just an 8 year old school kid.

Today, Sreelakshmi Suresh is the founder and CEO of eDesign; a web design company specializing in design, development, SEO and other web-related services as well as logo design services. The company has a portfolio of over 100 successful projects executed for renowned Indian companies and institutions.

Be The Next Woman Entrepreneur To Inspire Tomorrow’s Generation

India has over 8 million female entrepreneurs and there’s space for plenty more. In the current technology-driven world, startups don’t necessarily need large office spaces. Working out of co-working spaces is advantageous to employers and employees – it reduces the overheads for the company and lets employees work at locations most convenient for them. Whether you have a team of 2 or 22, this is the ideal solution.

Are you a women entrepreneur and looking for a coworking space with ample avenues of networking and collaboration? Reach out to The Office Pass (TOP) at 8999 828282 to know more about the ideal co-working space for your startup.

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5 Reasons why you should go with a slow hiring process - The Office Pass

Hiring Right Vs Hiring Fast – Which Is Better?

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When you hire someone for your team, it’s not just a position you’re filling but you’re adding a personality to your team. The candidate you hire must have all the necessary skills required for the role and must fit in with the company culture.

For example, if you’re a startup, you probably want the people on your team to be able to multitask and take responsibility for a project from start to finish. Hiring someone who’s used to delegating work may not work out too well even though he/she may be excellent at the job.

At the same time, any HR manager will tell you that the perfect person rarely exists. No matter how good your hiring strategy is, eventually, you’ve got to take a chance on a candidate. So, is there a guaranteed formula for how to hire right? Maybe not, but here are a few reasons it’s worth going slow with the hiring process.

Top 5 reasons why you should go slow with the hiring process to hire the right candidate

  1. Hiring Wrong Is Expensive
  2. Rash Hires Can Negatively Impact Brand Image
  3. Hiring And Firing Affects Company Morale
  4. Hiring Too Fast May Mean Letting Go Of A Better Candidate
  5. Onboarding Employees Takes Time

Hiring Right Vs Hiring Fast – Which Is Better?

1. Hiring Wrong Is Expensive

Finding a person to fill a position takes time, effort and considerable resources. A hiring strategy plan typically involves interviewing all candidates before they can be shortlisted. This is the time taken away from your work.

For technical jobs, skill tests are a non-negotiable requirement. Then you’ve got to check the candidate’s background, references, etc.

All of this is worth it if the individual will stay with the company for a few years at least. But, if the individual isn’t the right fit and you’ve got to do it all over again after just a few weeks or months, the expense just seems unwarranted.

2. Rash Hires Can Negatively Impact Brand Image

There are many ways in which poor hires can harm your brand image. Firstly, if you’re posting the same job repeatedly, you could get the reputation of a bad employer. Remember, it’s not just the company that looks into references, candidates do the same.

Secondly, there’s the safety risk to be considered. If you hurried through the referencing stage, you may inadvertently hire a person who steals from other employees or the company. If they get their hands on company trademark secrets, your brand USP could be in trouble.

In the case of sales representatives and employees who interact with customers, a poor hire could hurt your client relations.  When you’re looking at how to hire employees for startups, make sure you keep this in mind.

3. Hiring And Firing Affects Company Morale

As mentioned earlier, when you hire a new person, you’re not just filling a position but adding a piece to the jigsaw puzzle that is your organization. The right person can do their job well while helping others to be more productive and adding to the warmth and camaraderie of your company culture.

On the other hand, a bad hire may not only have an adverse effect on your productivity, they may also break up your team.

You’ve also got to take into consideration the fact that every time a person is fired, they leave a void in their wake. This lowers company morale and forces everyone else on the team to work harder and pick up the slack.

4. Hiring Too Fast May Mean Letting Go Of A Better Candidate

Looking at hiring strategies during COVID, you’ll realize your candidate pool just got much bigger. With working from home and co-working spaces becoming the new normal, the pool is no longer limited to candidates in the same city as your office.

When you hire one person out of this pool, you’re effectively letting go of everyone else. Many of these people probably have the required skills set and may even have been good fits for your company culture. If you’ve hired the right person, it’s a worthwhile trade. But, if the individual you hired turns out to be a poor fit for the position, you’ll be frustrated knowing that you let go of better candidates.

Sure, you may still be able to reach out to the candidates but they may have found another position already.

5. Onboarding Employees Takes Time

It isn’t enough to have a good hiring strategy for startups, you also need an efficient and effective onboarding process. New employees need to be trained, acquainted with company policies and they need to connect with the rest of the team before they can start making a positive contribution. All of this takes time – it could be months before new hires reach their potential.

Putting all of this time and effort into training an employee who doesn’t work well with your organization has no upside. All of it would have been for nothing and worse, when you hire a replacement, you’ll have to start from scratch.

In Conclusion

The best hiring policy isn’t the one that gives the fastest results but the policy that the strategy that helps you find employees most likely to stay with the company. Be thorough with your interviews, tests and reference checks at every stage. Today, remote working allows a company to work with the best talent irrespective of where they live. Take advantage of this and build a team that will help your company make a name for itself.

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