Managing Burnout During the Pandemic

COVID-19 has been part of our everyday reality for most of 2020 and now well into 2021. If you are tired of constantly worrying about everything, you may be suffering from pandemic fatigue, and you are not alone. These tips won’t make COVID-19 go away but they may help you better handle the pandemic fatigue.

Lawyers, Welcome to the World of Coworking

We open our doors to the Malaysian law community in accordance with the latest Malaysian Bar Council and Legal Profession Committee announcement of Virtual Offices. Our services prioritise privacy and confidentiality with separate mail handling, meeting rooms, private offices and call booths are available for members. We’ve also developed health and safety SOPs with physical distancing protocols and regular venue sanitization exercises. Request for a quote today!

Win an Ergonomic Office Chair #bristolchairgiveaway

Working form home has many challenges. Nearing the top of that list is the inadequacy of our furniture. Meet Common Ground’s favourite pet: the Bristol Como Rib High Back Chair. While we can’t welcome you back to our spaces yet, we’d like to set two of you up with these business-grade chairs. Here’s your chance to take a brand new chair home! Read more.

Level Up Your Home Office

Remote work is here to stay. By now we’ve all had months to adjust to the idiosyncrasies of conducting business from our living spaces – dragging a dining chair around to whichever table is free, jumping off calls to answer the doorbell, and just getting on with our days without the background noise of deskside chatter and pantry visits. Working from home is a great thing, but it can also be a lonely, uncomfortable, distracting thing. We’ve found a way to help. Click below to read more.

Common Ground wins two awards for Business Innovation

We are proud to share our recent award wins and recognition with our community. Common Ground has been recognised as Best Coworking Spaces Provider (2021) in the APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards and Private Office Provider of the Year (2021/22) in the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards. We would like to to share our heartfelt thank you for your continuous support and commitment.

Malaysia Digital Hubs: A Common Ground for Entrepreneurs

Operating a tech startup? Join our synergistic community and take full advantage of support from Malaysia’s Digital Economy Corporation initiatives for startups available at Malaysia’s largest network of Malaysia Digital Hubs with 11 certified Common Ground venues in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor

Will You Still Work From Home in 2021?

Are things going back to normal now?” We ask ourselves, as more and more people are getting vaccinated and the whole world might be able to beat covid-19 in 2021. Can we stop wearing face masks? And, most importantly for those in the workforce, will we be going back to the office again? Read more to find out about how where people work will evolve post pandemic and later stages of 2021 .

Support is coming for SME’s through Pemulih Aid Package

In a special address, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday June 28 2021 announced a financial aid package worth RM150bil known as the “Pakej Perlindungan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Economi” (Pemulih) for the people and businesses to support them during the tough times of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Read more for the Key Takeaways useful for small medium enterprises (SME’s)

Encouraging Collaboration Between The Extrovert and The Introvert at Work

Generally, people are categorised as being either an introvert or an extrovert. Introverts are usually seen as being more reserved, prefer smaller groups rather than larger ones, and don’t speak up unless prompted. Extroverts are usually known for being more outgoing, sociable, and seem more enthusiastic, but they can also be impulsive. Nonetheless, recognising these traits in colleagues or team members at the office can only be beneficial when the extrovert and the introvert at work are able to collaborate in a way that brings out their full potential.

How To Change Company Culture And Why It’s Good For Businesses

It is important and all companies should aim to provide a better environment for their co-workers while also ensuring that work is done as efficiently as possible. Companies need to identify what should be changed in order to not fall behind while also providing a good workplace culture for employees.