{"id":10125,"date":"2020-02-12T16:12:26","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T08:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=10125"},"modified":"2020-02-12T16:12:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T08:12:26","slug":"community-managers-are-redefining-the-co-living-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/community-managers-are-redefining-the-co-living-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Managers are redefining the Co-Living Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Community Managers are redefining the Co-Living Landscape&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581494245743{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Community managers are commonly the \u2018go-to\u2019 person for residents, making them a priceless resource for business travellers and non-natives who are new to the landscape and local culture.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581493576620{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are familiar with the concept of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/work\/how-co-working-in-singapore-eases-everyday-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">co-working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for convenience, interaction and the bringing together of great minds. Co-living is built on the same fundamental concept of bridging people while offering them a private living space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/uncategorized\/co-living-in-asia-and-singapore-why-it-makes-so-much-sense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Co-living<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (which is gaining traction in the shared space community) is built on the foundation of openness, caring and sharing. Residents share common interests, cultural values and\/or daily habits. With the ease of travel and mobility, people regularly cross cities and continents for better job prospects and self-development. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In co-living, community managers play the role of a \u2018house leader\u2019 to foster cohesion and comfort among residents. Community managers are the driving force behind building resident satisfaction, encouraging long term residents and act as a brand ambassador for the co-living space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"paragraph ng-attr-widget\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cCommunity managers are commonly the <\/span><\/i><b><i>\u2018go-to\u2019 person for residents<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, making them a <\/span><\/i><b><i>priceless resource<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for business travellers and non-natives who are new to the landscape and local culture.\u201d \u00a0 <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581492162561{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4><b>They craft your experience<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_2-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581494429715{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The beauty of community managers lies in their ability to create the intangibles; building a sense of togetherness and creating a homely experience for all residents.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community managers work hard to bridge residents and build a strong corporate identity for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/co-living-apartments-vs-serviced-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">co-living spaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Community managers meet and greet new residents, tour them around the co-living space and introduce them to other residents as an ice-breaker. The moving-in process for residents is smooth and seamless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cResidents turn to community managers for <\/span><\/i><b><i>support and assistance<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for all house matters, almost like having a personal butler at home. This allows new residents to feel at home in the co-living space, that they are <\/span><\/i><b><i>welcomed and embraced<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by the community. \u201c<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These managers regularly organize networking events for residents to get together and know each other better. In most co-living spaces, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/7-co-living-bonding-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">events like<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> zumba, yoga, pilates and happy hour are hosted on a monthly basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other networking events like food trails, movie night and baking sessions, offer residents a respite from their daily routine. In unique cases, community managers can play the role of mediators and country guide to list down places of interest to residents, well beyond the regular tourist landmarks. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581492449766{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4><b>Skilled in the right areas<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"884\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_3-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_3-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_3-1024x707.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581492321941{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community managers constantly equip and upgrade themselves with a wealth of knowledge across industries and countries, a good mix of soft and hard skills and a strong social network. Some community managers are certified in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), while others may be trained in mental health awareness or alcohol abuse management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Event organization and games or sports facilitation is often a common area of expertise well-displayed by community managers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Networking events can be viewed and booked through a co-living space application for ease and convenience. Some community managers organize events for special celebrations such as Halloween and Thanksgiving, allowing residents to gather for much fun, food and good laughter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A big plus point about co-living is the short commitment period, which usually starts from a 3 months tenure, although some co-living places allow a weekly tenure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the immediate move-in availability and the friendly care of the community manager, residents are assured of an enjoyable stay while having the opportunity to connect with other residents to build lifelong friendships and even, business partnerships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community managers play an integral role in fostering a strong sense of unity and uplifting the happiness quotient among residents. While most community managers play their role well, a great community manager has the ability to drive event participation and build an identity among the residents to upload the brand of a lifestyle. \u00a0 <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581492477118{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4><b>Always going the extra mile<\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_4-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581493388781{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Great community managers go the extra mile to breathe life and a culture of care in the co-living space. Awesome parties, surprise gifts and birthday cards naturally delight residents, especially those who are far away from home. Food recommendations and the occasional local food party serve to fill the stomach and warm the heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regular news updates, weather forecasts, <a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/5-home-remedies-to-boost-your-immune-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wellness advice and health tips<\/a> provided by great community managers, further cement the bond among residents and uplift the branding of the co-living space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A comfortable and classy co-living space, coupled with a great community manager is the best combination any resident can ask for. It is a priceless experience to have a home away from home while connecting with new like-minded friends from around the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Natives gain a unique sense of independence living in co-living spaces, often propelling them forward to explore the world and open their opportunities for travelling and cross-continental careers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So always look to your community manager and drop them a little smile now and then &#8211; they are always striving to make your experience just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">that<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> much better!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581492643255{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4><b><i>Here\u2019s a little background on co-living&#8230;<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_5.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_5.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/community_manager_co_living_metroresidences_image_5-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581494852358{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While co-living used to be limited to business travellers, it has expanded beyond that audience, given that it offers many native working adults the choice of living near their workplace with full independence and the opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals. Many co-living places in Singapore are centrally located for easy commuting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increasingly, Millenials and matured professionals in Singapore are seeking co-living for practical reasons and the freedom of mobility.\u00a0 In coming together to share a living place, residents live under the same roof as a family sharing common areas like the kitchen and lounging space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Housekeeping services, laundry and ironing are usually offered to provide a comfortable living environment that is hassle-free with overall expenses shared among the residents. Cool amenities such as coffee machines, game machines, vending machines and beer towers are included to delight residents and add a dash of sophistication to the co-living space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spaces are structured, rooms are partitioned, bathrooms are well-equipped and furniture is provided. Interior design is classy and pleasing with rooms being in a move-in condition, such that residents need only bring their luggage with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increasingly, people are coming onboard the co-living bandwagon for the convenience and connection it provides. With co-living, residents enjoy the rare balance of privacy in their well-furnished rooms and communal interaction in the shared open areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So if you\u2019re interested in being part of a community, co-living spaces and where to find them, <a href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">take a look at our co-living apartments here!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar enable_sticky=&#8221;true&#8221; sidebar_id=&#8221;blog-sidebar&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Community Managers are redefining the Co-Living Landscape&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581494245743{margin-bottom:&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,3,5,7,11,14,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities-and-events","category-explore","category-housing","category-long-term-rentals","category-serviced-apartments","category-travel","category-work"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10125"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10333,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10125\/revisions\/10333"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}