Work in more co-working spaces through workbuddy

Singapore startup workbuddy has launched, along with its app of the same name – an ‘office in your pocket’ solution.

The workbuddy app is designed to provide access to co-working spaces in Singapore.
 
Gaurav Joshi, co-founder, workbuddy said, “With the rise of digital technology and the shared economy, the way people work has changed drastically. We don’t need to be in an office or at our desk to be productive anymore. Co-working spaces have grown from just a handful to over a 200 in just a few years, but the limitations are that members still have to commute and commit to year-long contracts.”

He added, “We wanted to provide Singapore’s professionals with a new level of freedom, enabling them to access workspaces all over the city, anytime they need to.”
 
The workbuddy app provides users with easy access to multiple co-working spaces across Singapore. As of launch on 20 August, the app boasts a network of over 20 co-working spaces across Singapore and is available on Android and iOS. 

The company expects its user base to grow quickly over the next few months, with strong interest being received ahead of launch. Users currently range from freelancers to startups and multinational enterprises. An ideal customer would have a mobile workstyle or employees who work at multiple locations in the country.
 
Users pay a subscription fee of either S$129 for a five-day or S$299 for an unlimited monthly pass. Beyond gaining access to co-working spaces, users will also have access to business networks and events hosted by different co-working space providers.
 
Toby Rakison, Regional Director Southeast Asia at global furniture company Steelcase said, “We have been at the forefront of agile and flexible workspace for some time now. Our team has recently taken up multiple subscriptions with workbuddy to allow our teams to be closer to our clients and give them the flexibility to be able to work wherever they are. The subscriptions have also provided us with enhanced control over our physical assets and has given our teams access to more flexible work arrangements.”
 
Details:

As of launch, workbuddy offers users a choice of over 20 locations, with a further 10 locations soon to be added. Users can book desk space at locations such as:

MOX @ Katong at Joo Chiat Road

CoQoons at Harbourfront Place

The Metropolis T2 at North Buona Vista 

JustCo @ Marina One

Distrii @ Republic plaza


Joshi added, “In today’s day and age, work is no longer something that we go to, but something we do. As both the sharing and gig economy catch on in Singapore, new age workers and firms will require enhanced flexibility to improve productivity, reduce costs and remain nimble in a fast-paced business environment. Recent studies indicate that at any time organisations are not utilizing 25 to 30% of their office space, reducing that can give companies  significant cost savings.”