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]]>A virtual office is a fantastic way to ensure your company maintains a solid and professional appearance in times of growth or change. Modern technology is rapidly transforming the way we do business, and Virtual Offices allow you to stay one step ahead of your competitors in a dynamically changing business environment.
The benefits of having a virtual office are often underestimated and at most times overlooked. We have compiled a list that highlights merely some of the benefits of having a virtual office:
Less time on the road.
One question we often get asked when applying for a job is ‘Do you have a driver’s license?’ Punctuality is an important aspect of any business and your ability to get around efficiently is vital. In a post pandemic world, where things have shifted digitally quiet significantly, this aspect has become less important.
One of the major benefits of having a virtual office means more flexibility with your working arrangements and routines. It means your employees are spending less time on the road travelling to office locations and more time being productive.
More ‘ME’ time.
The less time it takes you to travel to work, the more time you have for the things that are important to you. This significantly reduces stress and improves your employees work-life balance, which significantly increases their work satisfaction. Giving your employee the ability to work on their own terms improves their efficiency and builds an extra level of trust. Granted, this may not be applicable across all industries, where meeting with clients physically is essential.
Less time off.
Naturally, with a flexible working solution, the workdays tend to feel shorter even with the same number of working hours. Reducing 2 hours of travel time from your workdays will help your employees feel a little less exhausted and overworked, which in turn reduces their need for more vacation days or time off to rest. It gives them the opportunity to work on their own terms with a result focused approach.
Global expansion.
Looking at expanding nationally, or maybe even internationally? It is possible with a Virtual Office. Having a global presence when possible is a huge benefit to your business while allowing you to expand geographical and acquire global talent without the need to have a physical location tied to a long-term lease contract. This also allows you to operate at different time-zone and increase your global reach.
Less overheads
No long-term lease, no office costs, no in-house expenses associated with a physical location means you have more money and time to invest in your people and your clients. This also means you will save money on workplace fitouts and office setups and provide your employees with the opportunity to have their own ergonomic setups that work bets for them individually.
Prestigious addresses
Finally, and one of the most important aspects is the ability to have a prestigious address or several addressed in some cases as part of your location portfolio that you can potentially display to prospect clients. Most virtual office packages also come with additional services like mailing, a dedicated phone line with secretarial and meeting room services that you can utilise when you choose to visit the physical office.
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]]>Written by Christine Thomson, Multi-Site Manager & Marketing Assistant at Victory Offices.
We all know the age old saying Happy Wife, Happy Life. But what about Happy Workspace, Happy Workplace!
Hybrid working has come about from lockdowns, social distancing, and the amazing economic growth post-pandemic. Some days we can work from the office and others from the comfort of your own home, or the local café, or even another state. Because one thing we’ve learnt is that a lot of jobs can be done remotely and you can trust your people to get it done from anywhere.
But now we sit towards the end of the pandemic and we’ve made a social decision not to return to the old ways of office 9-5 life. Why? Because we are happier. Happier with flexibility, happier with choice, happier with our attire, happier with our families and pets. Just overall happier. And that keeps us engaged in our roles and increases our motivation and innovation when we are working.
Remote working does however give us a craving to be around people, whether it be for meetings, office lunches, socialising with colleagues or even just to wear some new shoes. So a day in the office seems like a school excursion with a packed lunch included!
Hybrid work models give companies an opportunity to rotate their teams in and out of the office, keeping rent costs down and employee expansion at an all time high. Virtual meetings with the team are well known by now, people don’t physically need to be present to absorb the same information, so why not give it a go. You may be pleasantly surprised at the results within a short period of time.
Trust your people, trust your company values and embrace change.
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]]>Day 1 of our Optimist in residence took place at Sunshine on the 15th of March. There was a lot for our members to take away.
Victor Perton sat down with some of our members for an open discussion around the benefits of optimism, and some of the simple changes we can make in our daily lives to improve the way we interact with each other.
Victor will take us through an interactive discussion on:
Exclusive access to all the Victory lounges, Chadstone Lounge located next door to hotel Chadstone in Melbourne’s fashion capital & Collins st Lounge in the heart of Melbourne CBD.
With convenient locations in the heart of Melbourne CBD and iconic Chadstone, Victory Lounge is the perfect place to meet for business or to unwind after a long and productive day. Our team is always on hand to accommodate and welcome you, with 6-star service.
Our specifically designed members’ lounge with its luxurious amenity creates a prestigious and exclusive experience.
With a Victory Lounge membership, you’ll receive the following inclusions:
Victory Lounge Membership $249
Individual – nontransferable
Victory Corporate Membership $550
Up to 8 cards
Be sure to stay up to date with all of our upcoming events online.
These events will still go ahead if the relevant state is in lockdown – they will just be moved to online events, so you will still have your chance to network, socialise and unwind.
We look forward to seeing you at one or more events from this exciting list!
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]]>Day 1 of the Melbourne Business Network Business Accelerator Days is done and dusted, and there was a lot to take away.
The beautiful Mary Jensen spoke about the importance of mindset and how what we think affects our judgement and impacts our performance.
The passionate Moustafa Hamwi taught us how to become masters of our destiny and not victims of our past, by learning from our past experiences and struggles to create a better future.
The wonderful Renée Giarrusso-Leadership and Communication Expert spoke about the ways we can become limitless leaders, and how to incorporate simple leadership methods into our weekly routines.
The optimistic Victor Perton spoke about the importance of being an optimist and how making small changes in your life like simply smiling at or asking someone what the best part of their day was can have a significant impact.
The great Sian Stephens spoke about the importance of people within a business and ways to leverage their ideas to create and encourage innovation.
Missed out on this event? You can still attend Day 2 & 3.
To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we’ll be holding a special networking event at the Chadstone Lounge.
Join us at the Victory Lounge so you can meet other members F2F and discuss this year’s theme #Empoweredwomenempowerwomen
Panel of speakers to be announced shortly.
Bookings
$20.00 Per Person | Glass of Bubbles or Mimosa – On Arrival
Free to Victory Offices Member’s (contact us for the promo code)
Register through Eventbrite, bookings are essential to secure your seat!
Your tickets will be delivered to your inbox as soon as you register.
If you encounter any problems reach out to [email protected]
Agenda
Location
Chadstone Lounge 1341, Dandenong Road – Located next door to the Hotel Chadstone.
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Victory Offices is celebrating some of the amazing and inspirational women in our business.
We caught up with our Head of ACT & WA – Claire.
Claire started in 2018 as a Floor Manager in Perth and today she is looking after teams across 2 states.
Q: Every day you provide support to many individuals across the country, internally and externally. How do you keep a positive mindset and what is your advice for other women in similar roles?
A: I stay positive by reflecting in hindsight on all the challenges I have overcome. This inspires me to always better myself & motivate me when I’m feeling low. My advice for other women would be to never stop learning. Push yourself to be educated in whatever you are passionate about & stay current. Also SHARE THIS KNOWLEDGE & empower other women around you.
We were fortunate enough to spend a moment with our Co-CEO Manisha.
Q: It takes a lot of time, work, and dedication to do what you do, how do you do it with such grace?
A: Thank you, I just love what I do! Yes, I do have tough days where I want to stay at home and hide away. But that isn’t being resilient, and I want to lead by example to empower my team. We have come a long way from when we opened our doors in 2014 and I couldn’t be prouder of what we have achieved and how much we have grown. The pandemic has taught me, that it’s ok to slow down and enjoy the little things in life and most importantly make time to spend with friends and family to rejuvenate and refresh yourself.
Q: What inspires you?
A: Not a what, but a who…my Mum – she lost her husband(my dad) at any early age, raised three young children in a very Patriarchal society whilst continuing to be the most calm, patient, and compassionate person I have ever come across. Businesswoman not by choice but circumstances however earned adoration and respect from peers by the choices she made, I aspire to be more like her!
Q: What advice do you have for other amazing women?
A: Stay true to yourself, do what makes you happy and what excites you every day. It’s ok to have some tough days and feel deflated but remember that you become stronger when you push out of your comfort zone. Celebrate and be confident in your successes, whether personally or in the workforce. Try and empower at least one woman, try and mentor at least one woman. One of my favorite quotes, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” – Eleanor Roosevelt
We sat down with our People, Performance & Culture Manager – Anisha.
Q: You spend your days inspiring those around you, how do you inspire yourself
A: This has been a big topic for me recently as I experienced an intolerably uninspiring phase a few weeks ago. My way out was pre-sunrise walks, more family time, and setting boundaries. The joy of movement in fresh air with the birds, the precious time to bond with my nephews, and the discipline to pause when I’m going a hundred miles is what’s been inspiring me.
Q: What is your advice to other amazing women in People & Culture?
A: It’s going to be hard and there are setbacks along the way, which can sometimes make your achievements seem insignificant – for example poor feedback or differing opinions. My advice in moments like this is to transfer all your energy towards your goals and accomplishments, knowing you cannot please everyone.
Many HR professionals believe that we need to be firm and powerful and in control, always; however, you will connect with others best when you show your vulnerabilities. Nobody is expecting you to never shed tears, or never feel disheartened, or always have all the answers. Have the courage to embrace your imperfections, never stop learning, and more importantly, remember to be compassionate not just towards others, but towards yourself too.
Be sure to stay up to date with all of our upcoming events online.
These events will still go ahead if the relevant state is in lockdown – they will just be moved to online events, so you will still have your chance to network, socialise and unwind.
We look forward to seeing you at one or more events from this exciting list!
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]]>In a time characterised by pandemic-fear and business-gloom, the counter-play is realistic and infectious optimism.
What do you do to make it a reality?
National premium flexible workspace provider, Victory Offices leads the way in taking action to lift the spirit of our teams, members, stakeholders, and the wider community.
National premium flexible workspace provider, Victory Offices leads the way in taking action to lift the spirit of our teams, members, stakeholders, and the wider community.
Victory Offices is pleased to announce today Victor Perton as their Optimist-in-Residence. He will spend three months in various Victory Offices locations, asking people: “What makes you optimistic?” to #inspire individuals, teams, and corporations to think more positively, with an opportunity mindset.
“Traditionally, Melbourne small business is more optimistic than the rest of Australia and Australia more than the rest of the world. Time to get back to that relentless optimism that characterises the entrepreneur, small businessperson, and the regular Australian! And with Victor, we are delighted to be leading the way.” – Wendi Dawson
The Rooftop Tacos and Drinks event hosted at our stunning St Kilda Rooftop location was a huge success bringing together prominent figures across a diverse range of industries for a professional yet casual networking session.
Our Optimist in Residence Victor Perton also made an appearance and inspired the team with his words of wisdom.
Missed out? We’re always running these sorts of events, so keep an eye on our events page and website for upcoming events.
Be sure to stay up to date with all of our upcoming events online.
These events will still go ahead if the relevant state is in lockdown – they will just be moved to online events, so you will still have your chance to network, socialise and unwind.
We look forward to seeing you at one or more events from this exciting list!
Welcome to the monthly MBN Coffee Catch-up! With applications for the 2022 MBN Business Awards rapidly approaching, this month we are ...
During the month of October, Victory Offices welcomes you to our Wellness Wednesday sessions. In our fast-paced life, we all ...
About this event Welcome to the MBN November Monthly Catch-up! This is your chance for members and friends ...
Victory Offices HR Manager
It seems like only yesterday when we were making exciting plans for 2021, believing that the pandemic wouldn’t extend into the new year. Fast forward 12 months and a new COVID variant has only just emerged. Like everyone’s been saying, we’re going to have to learn to live with this virus.
Our workplace has changed so much in these past 2 years, and it’ll continue to do so in 2022 as well. Undoubtedly, the needs of workers around the world have evolved too. It’s crucial that human resources teams are prepared to meet these fast-changing needs. Here are the 5 HR trends to watch out for.
1 – Role flexibility and purpose
Gone are the days when employees were motivated by additional responsibilities and a career growth. Their focus has shifted to learning, personal development and doing something meaningful. Something that makes an impact.
Of course, not every business and role have a direct impact on the betterment of the society; however, leaders can help their teams create a meaning in their role by helping them find their purpose such as “making every customer feel special” or “ensuring that every team member feels valued”. Without it, it’s easy to forget what gets us out of bed each day, ultimately leading to a disconnect.
Concurrently, the pandemic has made most people assess what’s important in their lives, and it’s no surprise that their personal growth and family take precedence over work. Many might request to reduce their weekly hours, or wish to reduce their usual responsibilities, or even just avoid taking on new tasks to be able to enjoy a quality life.
Businesses will learn to accommodate such requests while also ensuring that they don’t lose valuable talent from their workforce. We’ll need to find creative and flexible roles to keep everyone employed and engaged.
2 – Empathetic leadership
There was a 20% increase in calls made to Lifeline during the pandemic, not to forget that other helplines such as Beyond Blue and the Butterfly Foundation also reported a significant increase. People are looking for assurance and certainty while the world around them is stressful and unreliable. It is of utmost importance that leaders lead with empathy, and more importantly, compassion.
The role of a manager is nowhere near what it used to be some years ago. Their job isn’t just to provide feedback and guidance on tasks, but to also be a mentor for their team. Someone they can look up to and approach when they are in need. Someone they aspire to be, someone they can relate to. Businesses must provide their management teams with the necessary skills and training so they can be the leader that their workforce desperately needs.
3 – Evolution of the hiring process
Certainly, we have all come across companies that ask their candidates to meet with several stakeholders during the recruitment process or take forever to make a hiring decision. Soon this will be obsolete if it hasn’t happened already. In this competitive and fast-moving world, businesses can’t afford to spend so much time sitting on it while their candidates are flush with job offers from elsewhere.
We’ll need to reassess our recruitment methods, recruitment styles and the overall length of the entire process. Our systems must become efficient. Additionally, with the candidate market being so scarce and aggressive, HR teams will be compelled to conduct a skills gap analysis and create a development plan within their organisations so they can hire internally instead.
4 – Career experience over development
Employees are now much less likely to work in a single organization their entire lives. The newer generations are known to change jobs more often due to plain boredom or lack of purpose, or merely due to their curiosity to see what else is out there. What can businesses do when they have only so much control over employee retention? No matter how many retention strategies are implemented, not every worker will find it engaging or worthy.
Our focus needs to shift from career development to career experience. We need to come to terms with the fact that not every employee will stay forever. Some will move on sooner than others. The only thing we have any influence on is the kind of experience we can offer them. And who knows, they might want to return to us in future on account of the experience we were able to provide, the development opportunities they were given, and the relationships they were able to build within the business.
5 – Managing a multi-generational workforce
For the first time in history, our workforce has five generations working side-by-side – Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Y – each with their own ideologies, values, and priorities. The trick is in finding what brings everyone together, as opposed to what separates them.
It is essential that our leadership team is equipped with an understanding of where each generation is coming from, the best methods to meet their needs, and leveraging those generational differences for success.
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]]>Written by Anisha Fitzpatrick, HR Manager at Victory Offices.
It seems like only yesterday when we were making exciting plans for 2021, believing that the pandemic wouldn’t extend into the new year. Fast forward 12 months and a new COVID variant has only just emerged. Like everyone’s been saying, we’re going to have to learn to live with this virus.
Our workplace has changed so much in these past 2 years, and it’ll continue to do so in 2022 as well. Undoubtedly, the needs of workers around the world have evolved too. It’s crucial that human resources teams are prepared to meet these fast-changing needs. Here are the 5 HR trends to watch out for.
1 – Role flexibility and purpose
Gone are the days when employees were motivated by additional responsibilities and a career growth. Their focus has shifted to learning, personal development and doing something meaningful. Something that makes an impact.
Of course, not every business and role have a direct impact on the betterment of the society; however, leaders can help their teams create a meaning in their role by helping them find their purpose such as “making every customer feel special” or “ensuring that every team member feels valued”. Without it, it’s easy to forget what gets us out of bed each day, ultimately leading to a disconnect.
Concurrently, the pandemic has made most people assess what’s important in their lives, and it’s no surprise that their personal growth and family take precedence over work. Many might request to reduce their weekly hours, or wish to reduce their usual responsibilities, or even just avoid taking on new tasks to be able to enjoy a quality life.
Businesses will learn to accommodate such requests while also ensuring that they don’t lose valuable talent from their workforce. We’ll need to find creative and flexible roles to keep everyone employed and engaged.
2 – Empathetic leadership
There was a 20% increase in calls made to Lifeline during the pandemic, not to forget that other helplines such as Beyond Blue and the Butterfly Foundation also reported a significant increase. People are looking for assurance and certainty while the world around them is stressful and unreliable. It is of utmost importance that leaders lead with empathy, and more importantly, compassion.
The role of a manager is nowhere near what it used to be some years ago. Their job isn’t just to provide feedback and guidance on tasks, but to also be a mentor for their team. Someone they can look up to and approach when they are in need. Someone they aspire to be, someone they can relate to. Businesses must provide their management teams with the necessary skills and training so they can be the leader that their workforce desperately needs.
3 – Evolution of the hiring process
Certainly, we have all come across companies that ask their candidates to meet with several stakeholders during the recruitment process or take forever to make a hiring decision. Soon this will be obsolete if it hasn’t happened already. In this competitive and fast-moving world, businesses can’t afford to spend so much time sitting on it while their candidates are flush with job offers from elsewhere.
We’ll need to reassess our recruitment methods, recruitment styles and the overall length of the entire process. Our systems must become efficient. Additionally, with the candidate market being so scarce and aggressive, HR teams will be compelled to conduct a skills gap analysis and create a development plan within their organisations so they can hire internally instead.
4 – Career experience over development
Employees are now much less likely to work in a single organization their entire lives. The newer generations are known to change jobs more often due to plain boredom or lack of purpose, or merely due to their curiosity to see what else is out there. What can businesses do when they have only so much control over employee retention? No matter how many retention strategies are implemented, not every worker will find it engaging or worthy.
Our focus needs to shift from career development to career experience. We need to come to terms with the fact that not every employee will stay forever. Some will move on sooner than others. The only thing we have any influence on is the kind of experience we can offer them. And who knows, they might want to return to us in future on account of the experience we were able to provide, the development opportunities they were given, and the relationships they were able to build within the business.
5 – Managing a multi-generational workforce
For the first time in history, our workforce has five generations working side-by-side – Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Y – each with their own ideologies, values, and priorities. The trick is in finding what brings everyone together, as opposed to what separates them.
It is essential that our leadership team is equipped with an understanding of where each generation is coming from, the best methods to meet their needs, and leveraging those generational differences for success.
What are your thoughts on the above? Are there any other strategies your business has implemented in preparation for upcoming changes in the workplace?
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]]>Press Release
In a time characterised by pandemic-fear and business-gloom, the counter-play is realistic and infectious optimism.
What do you do to make it a reality?
National premium flexible workspace provider, Victory Offices leads the way in taking action to lift the spirit of our teams, members, stakeholders, and the wider community.
Victory Offices is pleased to announce today Victor Perton as their Optimist-in-Residence. He will spend three months in various Victory Offices locations, asking people: “What makes you optimistic?” to inspire individuals, teams, and corporations to think more positively, with an opportunity mindset.
Victor Perton is the Founder of the Melbourne-based Centre for Optimism. The Centre’s world-first Centre for Optimism closed like so many businesses during Melbourne’s lockdowns as roundtables and face-to-face gatherings became impossible. The Centre moved online and now has more than 5000 members and subscribers in 82 countries. The Centre has reopened physically in Collins Street thanks to the arrangement with Victory Offices.
Wendi Dawson, Chief Brand Officer at Victory Offices, said that the experience of Victor Perton as guest speaker, moderating and hosting Victory Offices events, such as The Melbourne Business Network Awards and the Dandenong Chamber of Commerce had been uplifting and gave people practical ways to lift optimism, innovation, and resilience.
“The benefit of our partnership with Victory Offices is that we can have physical gatherings in a COVID-safe environment”, said Mr Perton. “60% of our Melbourne based members are keen to get back to face-to-face gatherings. Equally, it provides the opportunity to spread realistic optimism through Victory’s incredible network of members and business relationships.”
“If any city needs a dose of optimism, it’s Melbourne,” said Ms Dawson. “Traditionally, Melbourne small business is more optimistic than the rest of Australia and Australia more than the rest of the world. Time to get back to that relentless optimism that characterises the entrepreneur, small businessperson, and the regular Australian! And with Victor, we are delighted to be leading the way.”
For Comments:
Wendi Dawson 0428 574 307
Victor Perton 0418 744 448
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