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Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
About JSA JSA, one of India's leading full-service law firms, has announced a recruitment opportunity for lawyers interested in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions. [...]
A professional DP explains why the Nikon Zf became essential to his creative practice despite lower megapixels and no commercial use case. How a camera designed for joy changed his [...]
Flex workspace expansion is spreading across major and emerging Indian cities [...]
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Production on the Genesis line at Hyundai Motor's Ulsan plant has been halted amid a labor-management dispute over the introduction of test vehicles f [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Want to decorate your office this Diwali? These 5 simple rangoli designs are easy to make, team-friendly and perfect for entrances, lobbies and reception areas. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
From tackling homelessness in local government to leading Beam’s local authority partnerships, Tori Campbell, strategic lead - local authorities at Beam, discusses embracing new challenges, the importance of trust and [...]
Françoise Coursimaux, Global HR Director Manufacturing, Supply and Quality at Ceva Santé Animale, explains how the company balances global and local needs, responds to evolving workplace expectations across cultures, and [...]
Younger workers are leading a nationwide shift toward shorter workweeks to protect their mental health and prevent burnout. [...]
India's hard work built its global reputation. But as the economy evolves, should its workforce be valued for productivity rather than constant availability? [...]
AI at the Workplace
Why building with AI makes you indispensable
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Mental Health at Work
From tackling homelessness in local government to leading Beam’s local authority partnerships, Tori Campbell, strategic lead - local authorities at Beam, discusses embracing new challenges, the importance of trust and [...]
Françoise Coursimaux, Global HR Director Manufacturing, Supply and Quality at Ceva Santé Animale, explains how the company balances global and local needs, responds to evolving workplace expectations across cultures, and [...]
Younger workers are leading a nationwide shift toward shorter workweeks to protect their mental health and prevent burnout. [...]
India's hard work built its global reputation. But as the economy evolves, should its workforce be valued for productivity rather than constant availability? [...]
Future of Work
AI and the Future of Knowledge Work
A building is complete only when people start living in it
“Architecture is not merely about creation, it is a search. From social aspects to the mechanics of spaces and forms, from the beauty of light and shadow to striking a harmony with nature, it is essentially a continuing process of…
Inclusivity Uncovered: Lisa Whited’s Insights on Diverse Workplaces
In a recent interview, Lisa Whited, an advocate for workplace equality and inclusion, sat down with Sibani Sarma to discuss her experiences and insights. Lisa, a self-proclaimed feminist and environmentalist, shared her perspective on the historical roots of workplace design,…
Kiron Cheerla, to whom context, client, materials and technology matter
Kiron Cheerla, lead at Kiron Cheerla Architecture (kca) is committed to the design of buildings, not just its function, appearance and spatial quality, but also other important factors such as context, client, materials, technology etc. Kiron Cheerla wanted to become…
BAMBOO AS A BUILDING MATERIAL PROVIDES A WIDE CHOICE OF DESIGN
“It is not only about generating business but awareness and possibilities with Bamboo which we have forgotten over the time – like a Return to Innocence“ urges the co-founders of Bamboooz. This is the concept which is the genesis of…
Behind the Scenes: Designing Positivity at Work
In a recent conversation between Architect Vistasp Bhagwagar, and workplace strategist Sibani Sarma , the importance of design in creating employee-centric workplaces was discussed. The conversation, recorded in the form of a video for the series ‘Reframe‘ presented by Bristol…
Wellness at Work: Easy Ideas for Increased Fitness
In the hustle and bustle of the modern world, work often takes precedence over our well-being. A considerable portion of our daily lives is consumed by office work, posing a hurdle to sustaining a healthful and dynamic lifestyle. Nevertheless, through…
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…
Has WeWork killed the Dress Code?
After working with an American and an Australian company in the nineties, I became an entrepreneur in 2003. Free at last, I thought. Amongst other things, I also felt free from the ‘tie and suit’ regime, something which I did…
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…
