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Trends redefining hybrid work.
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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. [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
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
Jason Oxman at ETNexTech: India Leading the Global AI Adoption Curve
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Mental Health at Work
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
The Space becomes a Medium of Thematic Expression – Harsh Patel
“More than architecture, it was a lesson to discover myself; thrashing out beliefs to their extremes and gaining the courage to express it”, ponders Harsh Patel who completed his graduation in architecture from CEPT University.He strongly believes that every project…
The Art of Sunday Sloth: Why Doing Nothing is Everything
Ah, Sunday! The day of rest, relaxation, and the sacred art of doing absolutely nothing. Some might argue that Sundays should be spent productively, preparing for the week ahead. But hey, why not give your brain and body a much-deserved…
Innovation Expert, Reena Dayal on the need for Innovation in the Construction Industry
Innovation Expert, Reena Dayal, part of a top IT conglomerate and a Chevening scholar from Oxford University expresses her views on the need for innovation across sectors with emphasis on the Construction Industry. She is the Chairperson of SNIA India.…
Webinars Reimagined: Innovations for Sparking Interest and Fostering Engagement
Webinars have lost their popularity. How can we make them interesting to encourage attendance and engagement ? [tta_listen_btn] To make webinars interesting and encourage attendance and engagement, here are some strategies you can consider: Select Compelling Topics: Choose topics that…
PowerHouse – A house that earns, and perhaps sends Priya to school
“I want to go to school”, said Priya to her mother, who was drying out the clothes and looked back at her in dismay. A family of 4, with 2 children, of which Priya was the older, was not sent…
Street boy to multi-millionnaire Architect
Premier Architect Prem Nath, sketches his journey of grit and perseverance from being a child raised by a construction worker to becoming repeatedly chosen for his life time contribution in the field of Architecture.
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…
Building a country side residence- Ranjeet Mukherjee
This is in continuation of our previous feature on Ranjeet Mukherjee, of ‘The Vrindavan Projects’. Based out of Gurgaon The Vrindavan Project is a vehicle for his artistic expression where it tries to create beautiful buildings. In this feature, Ranjeet…
The Importance of Data and Analytics for Workplace Strategy
Organizations constantly explore ways to improve productivity, engage their workforce, and efficiently allocate resources. Data and analytics have emerged as indispensable tools in achieving these objectives. When applied to workplace strategy, data and analytics have the potential to be a…
