A 2023 study conducted by technology conglomerate Cisco reported that employees are interested in returning to the office, but workspaces must adapt to their evolving needs and expectations.
With more Filipinos considering the office setup and work environment, how can employers make the return-to-office setup more appealing?
Sustainable office address with highly customizable office spaces
The Cisco study notes that workspace design, layout, and technology have not kept up with “changing employee expectations” in the Philippines, with 73% of those surveyed saying that their offices are not conducive to collaboration and brainstorming purposes. Hence, it’s important for employers to customize their office spaces and reimagine them as a hub for collaboration that will help employees connect in new ways with the right tools and culture.
This open workspace idea is supported by a 2023 Colliers study which found that employees gravitate towards a workspace that is warm and conducive for work and collaboration.
Firms and office managers need not look far as Parkway Corporate Center, a trendy and innovative grade A office development in Filinvest City, Alabang is ready to accommodate collaborative workspaces. This sustainable office is built-to-scale and offers highly flexible layouts and floor plans that cater to various needs and preferences. The units—ranging from 36 to a combined 310 sqm—can be customized for businesses and are meticulously designed to foster collaboration and creativity for different team sizes and business types.
Parkway Corporate Center is versatile and equipped with sustainable well-planned features and amenities designed to optimize company efficiency making it an ideal location for businesses seeking to improve employee work-life balance.
Parkway Corporate Center’s LEED Certification for LEED v4 Building Design and Construction: Core and Shell Development is a testament to ensuring sustainable goals and green strategies were successfully met. It also won the Sustainable Commercial Development in the Philippines award at the 2024 Asia Pacific Property Awards, reinforcing its reputation as an office development.
Strategic location for ease of doing business, connections
As time spent in traffic is a primary concern for employees, employers also need to consider the accessibility of an office. Parkway Corporate Center’s strategic location offers convenient entry to national roads like Alabang-Zapote Road and Daanghari, transport terminals such as South Station Terminal, and major highways like Skyway and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Its prime location enables ease of doing business through convenient and accessible transportation options.
Businesses housed in Parkway Corporate Center can also boast an iconic address within Filinvest City, a thriving central business district (CBD) in Metro South and the country’s first and only business district that has LEED and BERDE certifications. Filinvest City is home to different firms across various industries, reinforcing a supportive business environment that makes the CBD more appealing to entrepreneurs and investors.
“We believe that locating in an iconic office address like Parkway Corporate Center in Filinvest City enables businesses to thrive and reach their full potential,” shared Daphne Sanchez, Senior Vice President for Residential and Estate of Filinvest Alabang Inc. “Being located in a green-certified CBD just proves that Parkway Corporate Center caters to the growing needs of employees while ensuring the stability and longevity of the business.”
Live-work-play-thrive idea for work-life balance
Being located in a well-integrated address like Filinvest City, Alabang, employees at Parkway Corporate Center no longer need to spend time on daily commutes as they have convenient access to key establishments. Festival Mall, Westgate, Commerce Center, Crimson Hotel, Asian Hospital, Ospital ng Muntinlupa, and government institutions like the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine are all within easy reach, promoting a better work-life balance.
Filinvest City’s calming atmosphere, aesthetic appeal, and relaxed urban environment foster creativity and wellness. Its green features are ideal for a quiet stroll at the park or a quick run to relax the mind after hours of work. This people-centered city is meant to be experiential and engaging for people living and working in the city, combining workspaces, shopping, dining, healthcare, and residential living in one convenient location.
Aside from the holistic charm of its location, Parkway Corporate Center is also built with employees’ wellness in mind. Its building amenities, such as the wraparound Podium Deck Garden offer a serene escape with breathtaking views of the Filinvest City skyline and Laguna de Bay, a retail plaza provides on-site dining options, while a business center offers a space to relax and recharge.
Parkway Corporate Center is also near Filinvest City’s Central Park, encouraging office workers to maintain an active lifestyle and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of lush green environments.
“We built Parkway Corporate Center as a productive workspace where employees can thrive and still enjoy access to green spaces, recreational facilities, and entertainment options to recharge outside of work. We look forward to serving as a second home to employees who value proper work-life balance,” said Daphne Sanchez, Senior Vice President for Residential and Estates at Filinvest Alabang, Inc.