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News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Researchers found the value of uninterrupted work continues to be undervalued in workplace design [...]
Nothing kills motivation faster than being the only one following the rules. [...]
As remote and hybrid working become established features of modern professional life, many younger professionals are reassessing where they choose to live and build their careers. [...]
Bestselling author Mel Robbins says exceptional people are those who pay attention to “all the details that most people ignore,” advising Gen Xers to get on board with tech. [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
In this exclusive building tour for Car Design News, Ford Land global design director Jennifer Kolstad guides readers inside the carmaker's new campus in Dearborn, revealing how architecture is reshaping [...]
Executive coach and HR expert Anja van Beek says that every year leaders ask the same question: “What’s the next big thing in HR we should prepare for?” But 2026 [...]
Monday morning starts with the familiar crush at the elevator bank, phones glowing, coffee cups tilting, calendar reminders stacking up before anyone reaches a desk. Office attendance keeps climbing, and a late-January [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
A growing demand for midwifery care across the province continues to go unmet, despite promises to expand the services in Fredericton and in two other communities, according to the Midwives [...]
Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation: In his Monday motivation post, Anand Mahindra shared a video of an elderly man working out at the gym. The industrialist said it was the mindet [...]
In 2026, first officers at Hong Kong Airlines typically earn between HKD 720,000 and HKD 1,240,000 per year, depending on experience and flight patterns. [...]
Prime Minister Robert Abela has hinted at a reform which he said will be launched in the coming days, addressing what he described as an anomaly preventing 16-18-year-olds from fully [...]
AI at the Workplace
AI & the Future of Work | Leadership, Skills & Generative AI | Beyond the Fabric | Ep. 1
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Mental Health at Work
A growing demand for midwifery care across the province continues to go unmet, despite promises to expand the services in Fredericton and in two other communities, according to the Midwives [...]
Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation: In his Monday motivation post, Anand Mahindra shared a video of an elderly man working out at the gym. The industrialist said it was the mindet [...]
In 2026, first officers at Hong Kong Airlines typically earn between HKD 720,000 and HKD 1,240,000 per year, depending on experience and flight patterns. [...]
Prime Minister Robert Abela has hinted at a reform which he said will be launched in the coming days, addressing what he described as an anomaly preventing 16-18-year-olds from fully [...]
Future of Work
LIVE | Future of Work in the Global South – Skilling for Opportunity & Social Mobility
I believe in God, only I spell it Nature – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Waters
Falling Water or Kaufmann Residence is a house designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in western Pennsylvania, 69 km southeast of Pittsburgh. The home was built partly over a waterfall on Bear Run in the Mill Run section of Stewart Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the Laurel Highlands of the…
The Power of Community Building in Modern Workspaces
In a captivating interview, Sibani Sarma engages in an enlightening conversation with flex space expert Meenal Sinha. The dialogue revolves around the importance of community building, the rise of hybrid workspaces, and the need for diversity and inclusion in organizations.…
The Road to Genuine Sustainability: Debunking the Myths of Corporate Greenwashing
With growing environmental consciousness, the terms “green” and “sustainable” have become buzzwords for consumers and corporations alike. Businesses are quick to tout their eco-friendly initiatives, presenting themselves as environmentally responsible entities. However, behind the veneer of sustainability lies a practice…
How Hybrid Work Allows Professionals To Pursue A Post-Graduate Degree
In the evolving workspace landscape, the hybrid work model, which combines both remote and in-person work, is rapidly gaining traction. While it was born out of necessity due to global events, it’s now becoming a preference for many. This model…
Build a Home Office That Impresses in Every Meeting
Whether you’re welcoming a client through your front door or onto a Zoom call, your home office shouldn’t feel like a compromise. It should tell the story of who you are, what you value, and how seriously you take your…
Design Labs: Transforming Employee Centricity in the Workplace
A design lab can have a significant impact on employee centricity by fostering a culture of empathy, collaboration, and innovation within an organization. Employee centricity is about putting employees at the center of decision-making and designing work processes, environments, and…
The Barcelona Pavilion, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
The Barcelona Pavilion was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. It served as the German National Pavilion for the Barcelona International Exhibition, held on Montjuïc. The sleek and elegant design combined with rich natural material presented Mies’…
“Crowdfunding – Friend or Foe” – A report
Last Friday, the 26th of February, 2016 saw a motley audience step away from their work, to in attend a Talk and participate in a simulation on Crowdfunding by Prof. John Hoffmire of Oxford University. The event was organised by CRISP…
Simple ways of designing/operating a GREEN Workplace
Workplaces use large amounts of electricity, paper, water, plastic and other resources and organizations spend an incredible amount of money on them. Healthy and efficient workplaces save money for an organisation, benefit the environment by reducing pollution and the demand…
