Could you introduce the company FLEKSI?
As our colleague from Passerinvest says: "FLEKSI is like a hotel for offices." :-) But now seriously. FLEKSI offers 10,000 m² of comfortable serviced offices and a coworking center in the heart of the modern Brumlovka business district in Prague 4. Here you will find, for example, an Albert supermarket, a drug store, a car wash, a hairdresser and many other services that will make your working day more pleasant.
In addition to offices and coworking spaces, you will also find meeting rooms and event spaces of various sizes. In numbers, this means 3 buildings, 7 floors, 901 workplaces and 440 meeting and networking spaces. One of the great advantages of FLEKSI is that it is a subsidiary of Passerinvest Group, which owns most of the buildings in Brumlovka. This means that when you use the offices in FLEKSI and decide to look for your own office space, there is nothing easier than to negotiate a lease directly with colleagues from Passerinvest Group and stay in Brumlovka.
What type of offices does FLEKSI offer for rent?
FLEKSI has a solution for everyone. If you are an individual, do not need your own office and like to work in a dynamic environment, you can use shared coworking spaces or rent your own desk.
For small teams or large companies, we offer offices from two people to an entire floor. Our offices are fully equipped, so you can start working immediately, whether you need space for a month or several years. For larger teams with specific needs, we will prepare individual offers and customize the space according to your requirements, including your own meeting rooms, call boxes and branding.
FLEKSI will take care of your comfort and availability. We offer 24/7 access via mobile app, parking spaces, daily cleaning and professional reception services. Other benefits include booking meeting rooms with a 20% discount, free access to the terrace and the possibility of setting up a company headquarters at a professional address. Just come and start working without additional costs and worries.
How do you perceive the demand for offices? Do companies demand private offices or are they more inclined towards coworking centers and shared offices?
The demand for offices is changing in accordance with new work models and trends. It cannot be said unequivocally that the market prefers either shared or standard offices, both models have their advantages.
Large corporate firms, which traditionally demand classic offices, are increasingly using shared offices for special projects or external and internal teams, which allows them to flexibly respond to medium-term company growth.
Medium-sized companies (SME - small and medium enterprises), in addition to emphasizing comfort and a great location, usually deal with an increase in the number of jobs in a very short time window, therefore they are increasingly looking for flexible options that allow them to quickly respond to the changing needs of the company and the market situation. With FLEKSI, companies have the opportunity to obtain additional space for development immediately and without investment.
So it cannot be said that the market is going in one direction or the other - rather it is two offers that complement each other. Companies in transition or facing unexpected changes often choose flexible offices in order to quickly and efficiently adapt their premises to current needs.
However, if we compare Prague with other European or world capitals, the offer of offices and coworking spaces is still lower. However, it is expected that the trend of serviced and flexible offices will continue to grow in our country, and companies will use these options more and more.
What role do you think offices and their equipment play in recruiting today?
I know from my own experience that the quality of offices and their equipment plays a key role for employees. Recently, when I was looking for new employees myself, several candidates asked me during the interview if they could see the work environment. In addition to the salary, not only the workload and the team are important to them, but also the working environment.
Offices and their equipment, together with the location, play a vital role in the recruitment of employees today. Modern and well-equipped office spaces can significantly increase the company's attractiveness for potential employees. People today are looking for a work environment that supports their productivity, comfort and overall well-being. These requirements are fully met in FLEKSI, which makes it easier for companies to work.
Flexible office layout, quality ergonomic furniture, availability of technological equipment and a pleasant working environment can be decisive factors when choosing an employer. At FLEKSI, we have carefully considered these aspects. Each office is equipped with ergonomic furniture, such as office chairs from the American company Steelcase, drawers integrated directly into the desks from the Bachmann company, and selected offices have height-adjustable desks. Everything is designed to provide maximum comfort and support employee productivity.
Can it be said that applicants choose employers according to the work environment?
Yes, the work environment is becoming an increasingly important factor when choosing an employer. Candidates today prefer companies that offer modern and inspiring workspaces. However, it is not only about the offices themselves, but also about the location where the company is based. Applicants appreciate the opportunity to work in an environment that is tailored to their needs and supports an optimal work-life balance. I dare say that FLEKSI meets these requirements 100% thanks to its modern equipment and location in the Brumlovka location.
Where do you think office space will move in ten years?
Over a ten-year horizon, I expect office space to evolve in several key areas:
Technological transformation: Technology will play an increasingly important role. Although the buildings will continue to be built in the traditional way, their technological equipment will fundamentally change. The development of technologies such as facial recognition, thermoregulation of the working environment according to the needs of the user, renewable resource technologies and advanced applications will become a common part of modern buildings.
Local access and flexibility: Covid-19 has shown us that working from home is possible in the long term and people have unlearned commuting to work, but in reality people want to spend their working time with their team, in the company, making connections, socializing. An important aspect when choosing a new employer will therefore be the distance from home, which should be within 15 minutes on foot or by bike. Firms are likely to look for a flexible solution where they will have their headquarters in business centers, but at the same time they will have smaller serviced offices for rent located close to traditional residential areas or other business center locations. In this way, employees will be able to spend time at work close to where they live, thus saving time, but they will still be part of the company, identity and team.
Overall, office spaces will become more flexible, more technologically advanced and more integrated into employees' daily lives.
