Big Hairy Audacious Goals
Whether you’re starting a company, or need a reset, you need to discover your BHAG! Firstly, what is a BHAG? BHAG is an acronym made up from the authors of the bestseller “Built to Last”. It stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal, and quite simply describes a goal that may be out of our reach…
Zoom fatigue is a thing.
Video calls became commonplace in April 2020, and since then many have complained of feeling completely drained. Research has shown that video call fatigue is very real, and here’s why: 1. Can they hear, or are you frozen? In real-life silence is a part of the natural rhythm of conversation. However, studies have shown that…
The silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19’s arrival to South Africa. When COVID-19 hit South African shores at the beginning of March 2020, we had no idea what to expect. Entrepreneurs had taken the leap to start their own businesses, consultants had taken on new clients, small-medium enterprises were on accelerated growth trajectories, and traditional businesses were seeking ways to defibrillate…
How to make my Flexible Space beneficial to me and my business
Perch Offices are focused on ‘routine’ and ‘learnability’ this month. What does that mean to you as a flexible worker in co-working space? Co-working is cool because its flexible, cost-effective and easy. But how do you learn from being in a space where there’s no ‘organisational structure’ and you may not know the people around…
The most important skill in the future of work may be learnability
In a climate of constant disruption, we can’t possibly have all the answers for our business. Instead of pursuing answers, engaging in ‘active enquiry’ can help to harness the wisdom of the members of your team. While its well and good to formalise surveys and assessments in your company, engaging in a continuous listening process…
The GoodWork Society X Perch Coworking Offices
The GoodWork Society (The GWS) aims to enrich society by encouraging organisations to adopt more human ways of working and engages people in public lectures, events, research and a consulting network. Last year, the GWS hosted an open conversation between people from some of Joburg’s most influential organisations in exploring better ways to tap into…
JHB Live: 5 Joburg co-working spaces that are perfect for freelancers
Being busy is a way of life in the city. Whether it’s rushing to the office every day, waking up at the crack of dawn to sustain a freelance career, or working late into the night to bring a passion project to life, almost everyone in Joburg is hard at work. But that doesn’t mean…
Visi Magazine: Perch Co-working Space
GLH Interiors, in collaboration with Slab Studio, is behind the design of Joburg’s newest co-working space, Perch. The Perch co-working environment has been designed to facilitate collaboration between the members who are hiring the office space. The layout was designed in order to encourage a creative and playful work environment, while focusing on the importance…
BusinessTech: A look at Johannesburg’s cool new subscription-based shared office space
On Monday, Grapnel Property Group opened the doors of their first Perch Co-Working Space in South Africa. Located on 37 Bath Avenue, just outside the Rosebank Mall, the office is within walking distance of both Jan Smuts Avenue and Oxford Road. “We are very excited about this new business and cannot wait for Johannesburg and the rest…
Property Wheel: Rosebank Welcomes South Africa’s First Perch Co-Working Space
Grapnel Property Group has opened the doors of their first Perch Co-Working Space in South Africa in the prime business district of Rosebank. Perch Rosebank is located on 37 Bath Avenue, just outside the Rosebank Mall, a stone’s throw away from both Jan Smuts Avenue and Oxford Road. “We are very excited about this new…
I HAVE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED FINDING A SPACE WHERE
I can feel comfortable and be productive in a cool environment with great people, and of course, great coffee! Perch has got it right in my opinion, based on my exposure as a property professional as well as 4 years in London, some of which took me into some of the world's leading co-working spaces.