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Node4 report finds more than one third of firms still unable to resolve most fundamental barriers or remote working. [...]
The Scottish government’s civil servants, who are required to work in the office for at least two days a week, are “rarely” in government buildings, according to The Herald newspaper [...]
VQ launches Advanced Conferencing Centre to give Cisco Meeting Server users tighter control over complex, operator-led multi-room calls. [...]
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Worklife Balance
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2025 saw some of the highest CEO turnover. Most replacements were first-timers. [...]
In 2026, Americans lose 239 hours annually to traffic. A 90-minute commute steals 700 hours yearly. This "time tax" slashes your effective hourly wage. Switching to a 10-minute commute boosts [...]
Japan’s population is decreasing because births have fallen below deaths for years. Low fertility, delayed family formation, and rapid aging have driven this trend, and long-term decline projected. [...]
Before Molly Brown’s voice reached ESPN listeners, she spent years in a dimly lit studio — running the board, logging hours and fixing mistakes that no one noticed. For Brown, [...]
There has been a surge in Sydney residents wanting to relocate, with about half of a massive demographic revealing they are considering fleeing the Harbour City. [...]
AI at the Workplace
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2025 saw some of the highest CEO turnover. Most replacements were first-timers. [...]
In 2026, Americans lose 239 hours annually to traffic. A 90-minute commute steals 700 hours yearly. This "time tax" slashes your effective hourly wage. Switching to a 10-minute commute boosts [...]
Japan’s population is decreasing because births have fallen below deaths for years. Low fertility, delayed family formation, and rapid aging have driven this trend, and long-term decline projected. [...]
Before Molly Brown’s voice reached ESPN listeners, she spent years in a dimly lit studio — running the board, logging hours and fixing mistakes that no one noticed. For Brown, [...]
There has been a surge in Sydney residents wanting to relocate, with about half of a massive demographic revealing they are considering fleeing the Harbour City. [...]
Future of Work
The Agentic Human Why the Future of Work Is Human + AI
Bird’s nest stadium, Beijing
Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium also known as the Bird’s Nest is a stadium in Beijing. Beijing National Stadium, located at the south of the centerpiece Olympic Green, is a stunning landmark building , which staged the 2008 Olympic Games from 8 August…
Unleashing your Innovative Potential – A must-attend workshop
Gallopper and Ambuja Foundations present a workshop meant for construction industry professionals on Aug 14 at the Ambuja Innovation Centre in Mumbai. The workshop is aimed at making teams and individuals break pre-set moulds of thinking and also about training one’s…
5 sure ways to keep loving the job you do
Do you love the job you are doing? Do you feel that somewhere along the line the love has faded and is replaced just by necessity, only because it helps take care of your bills! It may be the Boss,…
The Role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Organizations are recognizing the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as an increasingly potent tool for advancing diversity and inclusion at the wokplace. These voluntary, employee-driven affinity groups serve as instrumental forces in nurturing a feeling of belonging, championing the…
Translating clients’ ‘hopes, wishes and wants’ into ‘needs’ through Pre-Design
“Development activities that include design and construction are long drawn and expensive affairs, and sometimes a nightmare for all participants. Business risks to the client because of budget and schedule over runs must be minimized if not eliminated entirely. And…
“From Concept to Concrete”, work-mantra of Medha & Pavan Kakade
“From Concept to Concrete”, is the work-mantra of Kreative House – a young and vibrant, multi-disciplinary firm with a team of architects, interior designers, civil engineers, research assistants and surveyors. Founded in 2002 by Medha Kakade, who received her architectural degree from Appasaheb…
Redefining Landscapes For Public Interest
Creators Architects, a practice serving community for three decades, holds a culture of young and fresh thinking shuns preconceived conception of subject matters, is one of the early practices. Led by Ar. Rajiv Gupta (Sr. Partner), Ar. Mukta Gupta (Sr.…
Sonny Singh: Redefining Contemporary Architecture and Living in India
In a thought-provoking interview, architect Sonny Singh shares his journey of leaving a successful career in the United States to settle down in Goa, India. Known for his innovative approach to architecture, Singh discusses his vision for creating a creative…
Navigating the Challenges of Hybrid Work in the USA: Ensuring Equity and Overcoming Resistance
While hybrid work has gained popularity in the USA, it also faces potential problems and areas of pushback: Technological Disparities: Not all regions of the USA have equal access to high-speed internet and reliable infrastructure. Remote work heavily relies on…
