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How to use "Away Mode" and leave the office.
Find out what "Away Mode" is and learn how you can step away from the office!
May 29, 2024
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[New Update] Improving Remote Work Collaboration and Efficiency
Soma @work is a virtual office space for remote work. It aims to provide work experience similar to an offline office and even more. Soma @work will help users work and collaborate more efficiently with the latest update. Teams Collaboration is an important part of work. In an offline office, it is encouraged by placing team members near each other. However, this is not always possible in a remote work setting. The new Teams feature is designed to promote collaboration. It pr
Jan 11, 2024


The Return to Office: Actual Cases
Here are some actual cases of companies implementing return-to-office policies: OpenAI "OpenAI seals deal for San Francisco office space after CEO Sam Altman calls remote work ‘experiment’ one of tech industry’s worst mistakes.", Fortune Oct 28, 2023 OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has leased two buildings from Uber in San Francisco. The deal is worth 486,600 square feet and will allow OpenAI to expand to more than 2,000 employees. This is the largest office lease in the
Oct 29, 2023


Tips for Small Talk in the Office!
Here are some tips for making small talk in the office: Be genuine: Keep your conversations real and genuine! Show interest in the other person and ask them open-ended questions. Keep it light: Small talk is not about discussing profound or controversial topics. Instead, focus on light-hearted and easygoing subjects. Respect boundaries: Be respectful of other people's time and personal space. If someone seems busy or disengaged, refrain from forcing the conversation. Avoid se
Oct 29, 2023


Small talk: The Secret to Success at Work
Small talk is often dismissed as pointless or even frivolous, but the truth is, small talk can be critical in the workplace. It can help...
Oct 29, 2023


Tips for Spontaneous Meetings!
Here are some tips for holding effective spontaneous meetings: Be clear about the purpose. What do you want to achieve by the end of the meeting? Only invite the people who are essential to the meeting. This will help to keep the meeting focused and productive. Set a time limit. This will help ensure the meeting stays on track and everyone's time is respected. Aim to keep the meeting to 15-30 minutes! Encourage participation from everyone. Make sure that everyone has the oppo
Oct 25, 2023


Spontaneous Meetings in the Workplace: Unexpectedly Effective
Spontaneous meetings are unexpected gatherings of two or more people to discuss a specific issue or topic. They are often unplanned and can occur anywhere in the workplace, such as in the break room, by the water cooler, or in a hallway. These sessions can be very effective for problem-solving, productivity, decision-making, collaboration, and creativity. However, they can be more difficult to hold in a remote work setup due to the lack of physical proximity and the need to s
Oct 24, 2023
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