Team Apartments Celebrates COVID-19
Team Apartments from property managers and leasing agents to maintenance staff and groundskeepers—are the lifeblood of multifamily properties. They deserve to be celebrated for their hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many developers are hitting pause on new multifamily projects this year, but Leon Capital Group is going ahead with three to four. Here, its president explains why.
1. Flexibility
In today’s highly competitive business world, flexibility is key. Not only does it allow employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance, but it also shows that the company is invested in their wellbeing. This means offering comfortable, convenient accommodation that is equipped with everything they need to succeed and be productive when working away from the office, such as dedicated workspaces, ample power outlets, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
When it comes to flexible accommodation, Team Apartments are a great option for professionals who often travel for work. With these furnished, short-term rentals, you’ll have a home base that is ready to go whenever you arrive. This makes it easy to connect with co-workers and clients, without cramming everyone into hotel rooms or trying to work from home.
As our study demonstrates, team flexibility is a key mediator of the relationship between BD and adaptive behavior and a positive predictor of proactive behavior and perceived change fairness. This means that when teams have high levels of flexibility, they’re better able to adapt to workplace changes and are able to maintain their original work processes and routines. They also tend to take the lead in making organizational changes and are more open to implementing new procedures, policies, or rules.
With remote work becoming a norm in the modern workforce, it’s important to offer the right kind of accommodation for digital nomads. Flexible stay apartments are an excellent choice because they offer a middle ground between short-term rental accommodations or long-term leases at traditional apartment complexes. These apartments give you the freedom to stay for just a few months or as long as a year, with the option to extend your lease.
Whether you’re a building owner, property manager, or tenant, having a solid grasp on the latest trends in the apartment industry is crucial for success. By incorporating these trends into your building or onsite community, you can enhance the living experience for your residents and attract more tenants. Stay tuned for more blog posts that explore how these trends, such as temporary staffing and tech-driven management, are reshaping urban living.
3. Communication
One of the most challenging tasks apartment property management teams face is keeping residents informed and engaged. When issues arise, it’s vital that residents know what to expect and how their concerns will be handled. The best way to do this is by using multiple channels of communication. This means a digital communication platform, email blasts, and in-person meetings.
Residents today value transparency and communication from their apartments. They want to be able to view community events, see updates from management, and ask questions all in the same place. Using the right platform with clear protocols will help you meet this need.
When there is a major issue like a natural disaster, it’s important that management publishes frequent updates. It is recommended that you send updates every 24 hours leading up to the event, and then every 4-8 hours during the event itself. This gives residents a sense of control in times of crisis, and it shows them that management cares.
Another way to communicate frequently with residents is by texting them. This is a convenient method of contact that many people prefer, and it also allows you to automate some of the back-and-forth. However, you must make sure that you comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). You must get written permission to text residents, and this could be in the form of a website or physical document that they sign.
Texting isn’t built for organizing conversations, files and photos, so it’s easy to lose track of them. When messages are scattered across several platforms, team members can spend hours searching for important information or documents later – time they could be spending solving problems and making their communities better. This is why we created Synco – a secure and powerful communication platform for multifamily teams that makes it easier to keep everything organized and searchable.
The platform’s resident portal, broadcast communication, and community and service request tools can all be used to promote tenant engagement and empower on-site staff to focus on serving residents. The system also supports an open channel between management and residents, which helps build trust in a time when communication is limited by natural disasters.
4. Teamwork
Teamwork is the glue that binds apartment communities together. It’s what ensures that maintenance, leasing, and management teams are aligned on community goals and working well together to deliver better resident experiences. This synergy is achieved by having consistent touchpoints, such as regular meetings or digital communication platforms, that keep everyone in the loop. These tools also enable the quick sharing of information and eliminate misunderstandings or delays.
Having clear roles and responsibilities helps everyone understand how their work contributes to the larger goal of improving resident experiences. It’s also important to celebrate successes and recognize the contribution of each team member. Acknowledging accomplishments, such as a timely maintenance turnaround or high leasing rates, boosts morale and highlights how important each role is to the overall success of the property.
Selecting between team apartments and corporate housing for temporary relocations requires careful consideration of several factors, including privacy, cost, and location. While team apartments promote unity and collaboration, they may sacrifice privacy and comfort for some employees, especially if living spaces are small. Likewise, corporate housing offers greater privacy and amenities but may require longer commutes to work sites. Understanding these differences will help businesses make the best choice for their needs.
5. Temporary Lodging
For families displaced by a disaster or businesses facing relocation, emergency lodging services offer safe and immediate accommodations. From corporate lodging hotels to fully furnished apartments, these temporary options are designed with comfort in mind. Many providers even provide 24/7 customer support. For the best experience, look for a company that has a proven track record and a commitment to providing exceptional service.
When disaster recovery crews work long hours under stressful conditions, they need to be well-rested and comfortable. That’s why CHS, America’s workforce lodging leader, has worked to optimize the effectiveness of these teams through top-of-the-line lodging solutions. From emergency shelters to furnished apartments, CHS has helped ensure that workers are properly rested and supported to improve their efficiency.
The Emergency Lodging Services (ELS) program offers temporary lodging accommodations and services for federal agencies, state/local governments, first responders, and evacuees affected by a declared emergency or disaster. It can also be used to support a Continuity of Operations (COOP) event or National Security Special Events.
For military families, short-term rental solutions can offer a much-needed lifeline. These rentals prioritize safety, comfort, and amenities while delivering a cost-effective option compared to hotels. These accommodations are designed to help reduce stress during transitional times, allowing families to focus on recovery and rebuilding.
Emergency lodging solutions can also serve as centralized operations hubs, maximizing efficiency. Centralized services can include catering, rest areas, showers, laundry facilities, and more. These accommodations can be easily scaled to support teams of any size, from small specialized units to large-scale recovery efforts. They can also be positioned to have easy access to the disaster site, reducing travel time and improving on-site productivity. They can also include stringent safety measures, ensuring that crews have safe and secure housing during emergencies.
