In today’s dynamic business landscape, flexibility is key. Traditional office spaces can be a burden which is why more and more companies are turning to coworking spaces like Co-labs for their Enterprise Solutions.
We recently sat down with Ashweetha Ragunath, Head of Distribution at GuestReady, a leading property management company specializing in vacation rentals across Europe and the Middle East, to learn how Co-labs has become an integral part of their success story.
GuestReady’s Kuala Lumpur team plays a vital role in supporting global operations and HR functions. Managing a traditional office space presented significant challenges as a hybrid company with a remote-first approach.
“Renting and managing a commercial or office space is a lot of work,” explains Ash. “From setting up our own Wi-Fi to the various bills, maintenance, and upkeep of the unit, it’s a huge undertaking. We quickly realized that coworking spaces were the all-in-one solution for us, and that traditional office rental was not the best setup for a scale-up company like ours.”
Flexibility for Growth and Change
One of the biggest advantages Co-labs offers is flexibility. As a scale-up company, GuestReady’s team size has fluctuated over the years. Co-labs’ flexible workspace solutions have allowed them to easily adjust their office space to accommodate their evolving needs.
“The flexibility provided by Co-labs to move between spaces that accommodate our team size is something we value,” says GuestReady. “We now have a gorgeous room here at Naza Tower that meets all our needs and expectations of an office space.”
Exceptional Service and Support
Beyond the flexible workspace, GuestReady also highlighted the exceptional service and support they’ve received from the Co-labs team.
“There are definitely a few instances!” they shared. “For example, when we moved to our new office room and needed help with making more space, they generously offered to remove the storage cabinets and offered us lockers instead. They’ve also been flexible and efficient with any concerns or support we need, such as helping us use the printers, fixing our access cards, etc. The Co-labs teams are also super friendly and approachable; they even passed around free snacks on Merdeka, which our team loved.”
Benefits Beyond the Office
Co-labs’ benefits extend beyond just the physical workspace. With multiple locations across the Klang Valley, members enjoy the convenience of working from different locations.
“I absolutely love that there are Co-labs offices around Klang Valley that I can visit if I can’t make it to our base office in KL,” GuestReady shared. “It’s super convenient when I’m not needed in the office, but I still need a place for my meetings closer to home. You’ll find me at the TTDI space pretty often.”
Furthermore, Co-labs offers a vibrant community and hosts regular events, providing opportunities for networking and team bonding.
“On top of that, the benefits and events that Co-abs provides and organizes are fantastic,” says GuestReady. “I’ve made use of the perks they provide and joined in a few of the activities they’ve organized as well. At GuestReady, we promote the Co-labs event internally as we see it as a huge benefit for our staff to partake with their peers as a form of team bonding and networking.”
A Resounding Recommendation
When asked if they would recommend Co-labs to others, the answer was a resounding yes.
“Yes, 100%,” they affirmed. “I’m not a fan of traditional office spaces, at least not for smaller, hybrid companies. Co-labs is the right space if you need flexibility, comfort, reliability, and convenience. It really relieves the stress on our local management team from physically maintaining an office space. GuestReady has moved around 4 co-working spaces over the years, and honestly, Co-labs has been our favourite!”
Conclusion
GuestReady’s experience highlights the value of Co-labs as a comprehensive enterprise solution. From flexible workspaces and exceptional service to a vibrant community and convenient locations, Co-labs provides everything businesses need to thrive in today’s dynamic work environment. If you’re looking for a flexible, convenient, and supportive workspace solution, look no further than Co-labs.
