Category Archives: Workplace Culture

THE OFFICES OF THE FUTURE IN NYC | A FLEXIBLE PROFESSIONAL HUB

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After a year of working remotely due to COVID–19 concerns, professional teams that used to work Monday through Friday in New York City are considering downsizing their space or changing their schedule to a hybrid model with employees alternate between working from home and working in their future offices. While many commercial landlords and office providers are scrambling to accommodate the new demands of office tenants, ElevatedNY’s premium professional space in Midtown Manhattan is already ready to support businesses as they re-enter the office.     ElevatedNY provides a full-service solution to the needs of future offices in NYC with a simple answer for concerns about… Read More

Celebrating the Holiday Season in NYC

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Sarah Berman, Executive Director of the Avenue of the Americas Association & President of The Berman Group, answers a few questions about how our NYC neighborhood is thriving this holiday season.   Q: What programs has the Avenue of the Americas Association developed to foster community on the Avenue during such a challenging time for NYC and Midtown? A: Despite COVID-19, the Association and its members have remained unified in support of New York, community organizations and tenants along the Avenue. We’ve just launched our 2020 “Dine Out December” program, offering discounts to neighborhood patrons who order their meals to… Read More

OFFICE SPACE BUILDING SAFETY: WHAT’S NEW AT THE HIPPODROME

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Professionals returning to office spaces across Manhattan have several considerations to weigh. Many have changed the way they commute, and others have modified their schedules to reduce their office occupancy. Top of mind for everyone is office building safety. Tenants at ElevatedNY can rest assured that our owner-operated building, the historic Hippodrome, has made changes since this spring to ensure our space is as safe as possible.   Starting at the entrance, the building’s door handles have been coated in NanoSeptic self-cleaning material that helps to kill viruses on contact. Select doors are also propped open at high-traffic times, allowing… Read More

Getting Back to Work

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As a shared, flexible term, private office rental space operating in Midtown Manhattan for 30 years, we know a thing-or-two about how offices run and what businesses need getting back to work after COVID. We checked-in with our General Manager, Georgia Gournas, to share what she’s seeing and hearing as NYC businesses think about re-opening and what that means for their office space needs. What are the main concerns you’re hearing from business owners searching for office space right now? Everyone is really focused on having their own private space. Larger teams are worried about having enough private space for… Read More

Taking the Entrepreneurial Plunge

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Ready to take the plunge, start your own business, and embrace entrepreneurship? You may have everything planned out – the business name, what your going to offer your clients, individuals who are ready to work with your business, you’ve secured all the social media profiles under your business name and are ready to launch your dream. But wait, your mind tells you… I’m not ready yet. I might fail. They might reject me. What will my family and friends think? I don’t have the energy. I don’t have enough money right now. I’m not good enough. And on and on… Read More

It’s Time to Hire!

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Attracting the best employees to your small business should be approached like selling a product. You need to have an effective marketing strategy and plan in place to ensure you get the results you desire. Before you go out and try and attract someone amazing, figure out what you have going on for you that other companies might not be able to compete with. This is key when hiring employees for your small business. Check out our article below to Boost your Brand and Sales: Dedicate Time to Recruiting … before you need to recruit Instead of waiting until your… Read More

Providing Effective Feedback in the Workplace

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Providing effective employee and client relations feedback can be a daunting task. How do you tell the truth about areas in your client-business relationship that need improvement without the other party getting hurt or defensive? What is the appropriate way to inform an employee that they are under-preforming and need to take their work more seriously? Review the chart below comparing effective and ineffective feedback strategies and apply the effective strategies to your small business relationships.   Effective Feedback Ineffective Feedback Describes objectively the behavior which led to the feedback: “You are interrupting me.” Uses evaluative, judgmental or generalized statements:… Read More

Boost Sales: Creating a Unique Business Identity Brand

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One of the most important components for small business growth is brand building. Yes, you should have a branding strategy just like you have a marketing plan and a budget. Having a strong and recognizable brand makes your business the most talked about and best go-to option in your field. There isn’t an exact science to creating your brand identity, or designing a good brand. Defining what makes a ‘good’ brand is a subjective process. Ask these questions to help define your branding strategy. Who Is My Business For? Knowing your demographic is the key to creating your brand identity…. Read More

Social Media Mayhem: How to Dominate Your Industry Using Digital Branding

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Social media is free to use. Today every business owner has access to an unprecedented amount of free digital branding and marketing tools. Other than the fact that social media management and branding for your business can be time consuming, there are very few reasons why not to have a business presence on every social media outlet. Take advantage of social media to build your company brand, community, advertise special offers, connect with potential business partners and create sales leads. Not to mention social media platforms are unreal for researching your competition and keeping up to date on industry trends,… Read More

Business Health Tips

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Meeting a client on the fifth floor? Skip the elevator and take the stairs instead. Small changes can really add up throughout your business trip and make a difference.The easiest and most effective way to stay healthy while traveling for business is to walk.There’s no better way to explore your surroundings than on foot. Fresh air and exercise will also refocus your mind and body, enabling you to work in tip top shape. The open space near your hotel bed provides the perfect space for exercise. Get out your yoga mat or put on a 10 minute high intensity cardio… Read More