Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Hybrid AI will shift from experimental tool to core creative infrastructure by 2026, reshaping how major brands produce content worldwide. [...]
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a leader in remote work in the Arab world, ranking 44th globally, with significant growth in remote employment, especially among women, driven by government initiatives [...]
Wipro requires employees to complete 6 hours at the office, for atleast 3 days a week. [...]
India’s flexible workspace industry is urging policy support and GST reforms in Union Budget 2026 to sustain growth, improve ease of doing business, and boost global competitiveness. [...]
Discover how Gen Z is reshaping the workplace with demands for flexibility, mental health support, and genuine inclusion. As digital natives, they challenge traditional work norms, pushing for hybrid models [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Careers News: “Now, what I want is, Facts.” The demand, delivered by Thomas Gradgrind in Charles Dickens' Hard Times, is not a plea for truth but a warning about me. [...]
How hybrid work adoption, corporate office expansion, and ergonomic design preferences are reshaping demand patterns and supplier strategies in the South Africa office furniture market. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
The medical profession is currently facing a profound cultural and structural crisis, often framed as a generational conflict between vocation and work-life balance. Younger physicians are frequently portrayed as less [...]
I'm all for a physical keyboard in 2026 [...]
OU leadership: January webinar on MBA learning, plus Radio 4 insights and Future work research on work-life balance for UK employers. [...]
A Bengaluru-based Amazon employee’s heartfelt gesture of showing her mother her workplace resonated widely, celebrating parental sacrifice, pride and emotions behind professional success. [...]
Financial challenges have a wide-reaching impact, and in a recent study, Gen Z reported their social lives, mental health and physical health have suffered due to money constraints in the [...]
AI at the Workplace
Ethical, Practical & Workplace Realities of AI
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Mental Health at Work
The medical profession is currently facing a profound cultural and structural crisis, often framed as a generational conflict between vocation and work-life balance. Younger physicians are frequently portrayed as less [...]
I'm all for a physical keyboard in 2026 [...]
OU leadership: January webinar on MBA learning, plus Radio 4 insights and Future work research on work-life balance for UK employers. [...]
A Bengaluru-based Amazon employee’s heartfelt gesture of showing her mother her workplace resonated widely, celebrating parental sacrifice, pride and emotions behind professional success. [...]
Financial challenges have a wide-reaching impact, and in a recent study, Gen Z reported their social lives, mental health and physical health have suffered due to money constraints in the [...]
Future of Work
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Using Architecture for Social Change – Nebula with Hatch Workshop
“Aavaas” by Nebula is an Indian affordable housing development venture established in 2016. Aavaas is a socially impactful business that believes in the mantra of “Affordable Living not just Affordable Housing” and seeks to provide Social Infrastructure on its projects…
Never Nine, Where art meets function- Rajesh Sheth
”Our aim is to create a space that is balanced – beautiful and functional, contemporary and timeless, simple and clever, sensual and practical”, opines Rajesh Sheth who with a notion to introduce exceptional and fresh design to the residential and…
Small Steps, Big Impact: Promoting Workplace Sustainability with Simple Changes
Amid growing environmental concerns, many organizations have fallen into the trap of greenwashing, utilizing deceptive tactics to present an illusion of sustainability while failing to enact substantial changes. Superficial sloganeering and token gestures have become commonplace among corporate entities, with…
Designing Flexible Work Arrangements: Creating Dynamic Workspaces
Workplace design has evolved significantly in recent years to adapt to changing employee preferences and the rise of flexible work arrangements. These arrangements have become more than just a trend; they’re now a vital part of creating dynamic, productive, and…
Agile Working : What is it really?
Andrew Mawson, founder of Advanced Workplace Associates (‘AWA’), is the pioneer in Workplace Strategy and Agile Working. Here he talks about his thoughts on the subject. He dispels a few myths and talks about the importance of being sensitive to…
7 tips and tricks to manage your time better
It is certain that at some point in your life, you must have taken a time management class, read about it in books, even tried to use an electronic or paper-based day planner to organize, prioritize and schedule your day.…
Raja Arjun transcends boundaries of project briefs
Raja Arjun, Founder and Design Manager at Office of Cognitive Design (OCD) believes in pushing the boundaries and thinking out of the box. His work transcends boundaries of project briefs and enters realms of co-creating new experiences for users of…
Escape Room | A stress buster in organisations
Rachna Vora talks about de-stressing at the workplace through Escape Games. This talk was presented at Gallopper Talks 2018 which was held in Pune and was themed “Co-creating the Future of Work”. Read more here
The Evolution of Friday Dressing: Post-Pandemic Style Revolution
The corporate world has always had its traditions and rituals, and one of the most cherished among them was “Friday dressing.” For decades, employees looked forward to the end of the workweek as an opportunity to shed their formal attire…
