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Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
EU foreign ministers are meeting on Monday to strengthen the bloc’s response to hybrid attacks, as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Russia is planning further sabotage across [...]
Organizations need more visibility than ever into what happens once employees walk through the door. [...]
Delhi's winter pollution action plan introduces hybrid work, revised office timings, higher parking charges and construction restrictions across the Capital. [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Explore the future of work and its impact on workplace design. Discover trends shaping corporate environments in a changing world. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
A good working environment, reasonable workloads, and flexible work arrangements emerge as the key contributors to a healthy work-life balance. [...]
Keep your best people with proven employee retention strategies. Learn how culture, development, and wellness build engaged, committed teams. [...]
Almost two decades of advocating for migrant workers in Singapore have changed how Stephanie Chok sees everyday life. From restaurant staff’s work passes to whether a domestic worker gets her [...]
Australia has introduced Right to Disconnect Laws - protecting workers’ free-time. So, what’s happening in NZ? [...]
AI at the Workplace
Will AI Agents Replace Your Team? The Truth About the Future of Work
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Mental Health at Work
A good working environment, reasonable workloads, and flexible work arrangements emerge as the key contributors to a healthy work-life balance. [...]
Keep your best people with proven employee retention strategies. Learn how culture, development, and wellness build engaged, committed teams. [...]
Almost two decades of advocating for migrant workers in Singapore have changed how Stephanie Chok sees everyday life. From restaurant staff’s work passes to whether a domestic worker gets her [...]
Australia has introduced Right to Disconnect Laws - protecting workers’ free-time. So, what’s happening in NZ? [...]
Future of Work
Living Cities Biophilic Designers Shaping the Future of Work
Measuring Productivity for Knowledge Workers
It is not easy to measure productivity for knowledge workers. In the rapidly evolving landscape of work, discussions surrounding the productivity of knowledge workers have taken center stage, fueled by the widespread adoption of hybrid work models by companies. This…
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…
Emphasising scale, proportion and integration over decoration- Simeen Quraishi
“What inspired us today has changed to what inspired us yesterday”, says Simeen. With the collective professional experience that encompasses a wide array of design types, Riyaz Quraishi and Simeen Quraishi, the designer couple, have been behind fulfilling the dreams…
A Fluidic, Seamless Home – A Breather from the Chaos
“Freedom is that frame where the mind, body and soul are in unison. One space actually lets you grow in it without anything coming in your way, it lets you breathe almost like you were safely nested in the womb.…
Innovative Office Environments: A Closer Look at Activity-Based Work and Fit-Outs
The traditional office layout, with its rows of cubicles and assigned desks, is no longer the most efficient or effective way to work. Today’s businesses are increasingly turning to flexible office and fit-out solutions, such as activity-based workspaces. Activity-based workspaces…
Gen Z at the Workplace : A panel discussion with Gen X, Y, Z and a baby boomer
Gen Z is the first fully digital generation that is entering the workplace now. Suddenly the Millennial will become a boss to them, from being the ‘new kid on the block’. This changes the dynamics at the workplace. An engaging…
The Role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Organizations are recognizing the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as an increasingly potent tool for advancing diversity and inclusion at the wokplace. These voluntary, employee-driven affinity groups serve as instrumental forces in nurturing a feeling of belonging, championing the…
Communicating effectively sans Water Cooler moments
In a virtual talk, Karen Plum, Director of Research & Development at AWA, discussed the importance of water cooler moments and relationship building in the context of remote work. Plum shared key insights from extensive academic research spanning over two…
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…
