Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
WhatsApp Web and Windows users can now review PDFs in-chat, reducing the need to download files as Adobe targets workplace document sharing. [...]
Ibec and the CBI have called on both the Irish and UK governments to work together to tackle the growing barriers facing hybrid and cross-border workers across the All-Island economy [...]
In July monthly statements, Honda pitched hybrid models. The company tells BI they're a "great option for our returning Prologue customers." [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
With summers only getting hotter, more people are opting to wear shorts at the workplace but critics call the looks “unprofessional.” NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY on office debate. [...]
Opportunities like mentorship, collaboration and workplace friendships continue to motivate young talent to go into work — they just want a better space. [...]
Unlike other segments of the construction industry, the office fit-out sector has experienced sustained growth in the last number of years. A variety of factors including labour, return-to-office policies and [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
As workers push for better work-life balance and four-day workweeks, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving in the opposite direction. [...]
Sanae Takaichi posted about how little sleep she gets on the job, but it has drawn criticism from some who say she’s valorizing overwork. [...]
Jaime Rodríguez, Director of IRU member CONFEBUS, says the shortage of bus and coach drivers is becoming increasingly visible. While the challenges vary across different segments, addressing them will require [...]

AI at the Workplace
Responsible AI in the Australian Workplace Governance & Ethics
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Mental Health at Work
As workers push for better work-life balance and four-day workweeks, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving in the opposite direction. [...]
Sanae Takaichi posted about how little sleep she gets on the job, but it has drawn criticism from some who say she’s valorizing overwork. [...]
Jaime Rodríguez, Director of IRU member CONFEBUS, says the shortage of bus and coach drivers is becoming increasingly visible. While the challenges vary across different segments, addressing them will require [...]
Future of Work
The Future of Work is Already Moving.
Tribute to the Legendary IM Pei by Architect Rahul Ajit Kadam

The world has lost one of the greatest contemporary architects with the passing away of IM Pei on 16th May 2019. I owe my profound gratitude to him for shaping my design thinking right from my student days. I was very…
The secret is to Work Less as Individuals & More as a Team- Rajesh Sheth

“Whenever I design a space, I always look into the smallest detail, from the beginning till it’s fully furnished. The accessories that you put must complement the design”, say Rajesh Sheth, who with a notion to introduce exceptional and fresh…
Academe urged: prepare for ‘post-digital era’

He said the future of jobs entails reconfiguration of work where humans and machines work together, but Palpallatoc said a good balance of hard and …
The Benefits of Activity-Based Working: A Modern Approach to Workplace Design

Activity-Based Working (ABW) is a contemporary approach to workspace and work practices that prioritizes flexibility and adaptability. Unlike traditional fixed desk setups, ABW provides employees with a range of work settings and environments to choose from, tailored to their specific…
Embracing Invisible Disabilities: A Vital Component of Inclusive Employment Introduction

In a recent conversation between Lisa Whited, author of Work Better, Save the Planet, and workplace transformation expert Sibani Sarma of Idream, Lisa highlighted the importance of recognizing invisible disabilities as part of organizations’ diversity and inclusion programs. She also…
Transforming the Ordinary into a Work of Art – Savio & Rupa Interior Concepts

“We always try to transform an ordinary functional area into a piece of living art” propels Rupa, eminent Interior Designer, also Co- founder of Savio & Rupa Interior Concepts with her husband, Savio Michael. Started in 2006, Savio & Rupa…
Why do some say that nothing has changed in the world of work, post pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic undeniably reshaped the global landscape, ushering in significant shifts in how people work and live. While surveys consistently highlight the transformative impact of the pandemic on work practices, a counter-narrative persists among some individuals who claim that…
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…
Interior Design …..Is it only a luxury product?

It is a common notion in India that Interior Design is a luxury product and within the reach of the wealthy few. This is a complete misconception as it is equally important to get a space designed when the user…


