Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Travers Smith LLP has advised new client Summa Equity ("Summa") on the acquisition of Peoplesafe, a leading work force safety provider, from ECI Partners and management. [...]
The rise of hybrid work configurations in the UK continues to transform the workplace landscape in 2026. Flexible working arrangements are growing, but this shift introduces significant cybersecurity challenges. Organizations [...]
As hybrid work becomes increasingly prevalent among UK organizations, a slew of security challenges emerges alongside the flexibility of remote arrangements. [...]
A new study finds that 94 percent of organizations shifted to some sort of hybrid work structure due to the pandemic and 71 percent plan to make these [...]
A report by NASSCOM and Indeed points out organisations are embedding AI into everyday work and that due to this trend, the focus will shift from execution to outcomes [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Office lobby design is evolving into a top building amenity, blending hospitality, workspaces, and street-level placemaking. [...]
Office lobby design is evolving into a top building amenity, blending hospitality, workspaces, and street-level placemaking. [...]
2026 will see businesses doubling down their focus on their people. As not only their biggest asset, but also one of their greatest investments – companies are ensuring that their [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
An IIT Hyderabad graduate working in Tokyo compares work cultures in Japan and India. Her views have sparked online discussions about global work-life balance and professional experiences. [...]
Naukri’s Voices at Work report examines how Gen Z professionals prioritise work-life balance, upskilling, and growth opportunities at work. [...]
We check in with Ledgewood Elementary teacher Julie Wiest and she tells us what led her to end up teaching Kindergarten. She also says what keeps her coming [...]
Read this exciting story from Business Standard January 14, 2026 issue. Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy may still be extolling the virtues of a 72-hour work week. But Gen [...]
AI at the Workplace
AI Takes Over Management! Is Your Job at Risk?
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Mental Health at Work
An IIT Hyderabad graduate working in Tokyo compares work cultures in Japan and India. Her views have sparked online discussions about global work-life balance and professional experiences. [...]
Naukri’s Voices at Work report examines how Gen Z professionals prioritise work-life balance, upskilling, and growth opportunities at work. [...]
We check in with Ledgewood Elementary teacher Julie Wiest and she tells us what led her to end up teaching Kindergarten. She also says what keeps her coming [...]
Read this exciting story from Business Standard January 14, 2026 issue. Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy may still be extolling the virtues of a 72-hour work week. But Gen [...]
Future of Work
AI and the future of work breaking the myths
Every building has to have an idea! – American Architect Robert Harvey Oshatz
Watch Robert Oshartz in conversation with Architect Sibani Sarma, Founder of Gallopper | For Godrej Interio Talk the Walk | An interview series focused on the inspiration behind path-breaking works in the design sector.
Professions that gain most from Hybrid Work
There is much talk about the gains of adopting hybrid ways of work. While some say that they have not gained much from its adoption, others disagree. We explore and try to understand which are those professions that are gaining…
What a fresher needs to know about Pre Fabricated Structures
Pre Fabriated structures and how they can benefit the building industry has been a hot topic for quite awhile and many employers expect even a fresher to have an opinion on this; which is why we have included this in the resources…
Raja Manohar , Architect turned techie
Raja Manohar is an Indian entrepreneur who runs mobile technology-driven businesses. He is the Founder and CEO of Hexolabs Interactive, a mobile value added services company offering services in emerging markets such as India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya and Brazil. His…
Unlocking the Mind: How Neuroscience Shapes Workplace Dynamics
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, understanding the intricate workings of the human mind is more crucial than ever. Enter neuroscience, the scientific field that delves into the brain’s complexities, providing us with invaluable insights into human interactions,…
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.…
Tackling Psychological Safety in Hybrid models of Work
I read in this article here about JP Morgan Chase asking all its 260,000 employees in the US to return to work in 60 days. The bank believes that working together in person is important for their culture, clients, businesses…
RE IMAGING THE LEGACY OF ‘PREM SWEETS’
This is a Diwali special feature: The thought behind the founders of Studio BlueprintInc is “The key to great design is capturing the spirit of the client and the essence of the space”. Akshay Kumar Varma and Mangesh Mestry are…
“Dream. Design. Discover. Deliver”, the unique ethos of DCA Architects
Amit Aurora along with Rahul Bansal, both architecture graduates of 1993 from the esteemed School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, founded DCA Architects in 1996. Envisioned as a 360 degree integrated architecture and interior design solutions firm with a…
