Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Desk shortages and union resistance are compounding employer friction over office attendance [...]
In this week’s On Background, more moves at the ABC, a colourful US anti-tax activist takes on Australia, Kerry Stokes returns, and Q+A’s replacement program traverses familiar ground. [...]
Breaches are rising as AI tools widen access inside firms, leaving security teams struggling to spot data flows that Zero Trust was built to limit. [...]
With the local government actively encouraging the use of AI to make animation films, do HK animators have what it takes to come up with content that is refreshingly original? [...]
The green dot is on, but is work really getting done? [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
AFC Furniture Solutions strengthens its workspace solutions leadership through strategic creative collaboration with The Minimalist [...]
Northwestern Medicine’s Faculty Office Center in Chicago, submitted by CannonDesign, wins the 2026 Healthcare Design Showcase Award of Merit. [...]
Trend Group’s transformation of PepsiCo South Africa's new Cape Town office demonstrates how thoughtful workplace design can become a catalyst for organisational change. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
‘Unless Singapore changes its work culture, no amount of money can change our minds,’ a resident says. [...]
In this episode, sponsored by Ormco, learn how a Louisiana practice improved efficiency and reduced refinements by switching clear aligners. [...]
“I was in my bedroom,” OPM director Scott Kupor said in an all-hands meeting this week. “I was trying to find something that was not recognizable as being in my [...]
From steering Taaleem through its IPO in 2022, Williamson is now taking it through its aggressive expansion across the UAE [...]
Many women find the prime minister’s long hours relatable, but this risks normalising the gendered stereotypes many women quietly endure on a daily basis. [...]
AI at the Workplace
4 WHS Questions Before Workplace AI Goes Live_1080p
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Mental Health at Work
‘Unless Singapore changes its work culture, no amount of money can change our minds,’ a resident says. [...]
In this episode, sponsored by Ormco, learn how a Louisiana practice improved efficiency and reduced refinements by switching clear aligners. [...]
“I was in my bedroom,” OPM director Scott Kupor said in an all-hands meeting this week. “I was trying to find something that was not recognizable as being in my [...]
From steering Taaleem through its IPO in 2022, Williamson is now taking it through its aggressive expansion across the UAE [...]
Many women find the prime minister’s long hours relatable, but this risks normalising the gendered stereotypes many women quietly endure on a daily basis. [...]
Future of Work
A Psychologist's Warning About AI, Anxiety, and the Future of Work
Transcending the boundaries of space – DCA Architects
DCA Architects, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm, based out of New Delhi, India was founded in 1996. The firm has accomplished architecture and design projects across diverse scales and typologies over the last two decades. At DCA, a conscious effort…
The purpose of architecture is to enhance man’s life – Hamir Smart
“The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man’s life on earth and to fulfil its belief in the nobility of his existence” – Eero Saarinen. This is a belief that is strongly etched out in Hamir Smart’s practice.…
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…
The Power of Music in the Workplace : Striking the Right Chord for Success
Organizations are exploring innovative ways to enhance employee experience and boost productivity. One such avenue gaining recognition is the strategic integration of music into the work environment. While personal preferences vary, the influence of music on mood, creativity, and collaboration…
Architecture can change the world – Kingshuk Datta (KD)
Kingshuk Datta once re-mastered Laurie Baker’s famous quote as: ‘I learn my architecture by watching what nature does; in any case it is always the pragmatic and laterally evolving because nature does it. They don’t even employ builders, or for that matter architects,…
Eco-Friendly Workspaces: Controlling Emissions for Knowledge Workers
Knowledge work has become a driving force in economies around the globe. However, it’s not just the digital revolution that’s transformed the way we work; it’s also transforming our physical environment. Knowledge workers are a critical part of the workforce,…
The Rise of Digital Transformation in HR: Revolutionizing Talent Management
The integration of digital transformation into Human Resources (HR) practices stands out as a revolutionary force, particularly in the realm of talent management. This shift is propelled by the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning,…
Designing should be contextual and a catalyst in sensitizing good aesthetic values : Rajeev Sathe
“Besides being a response to site, climate, available resources, and brief etc., architectural and interior designing should be contextual to the culture and life style of the society and a catalyst in sensitizing good aesthetic values”, considers Rajeev Sathe. An…
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…
