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Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
iPhone 17e release date is Feb 19, 2026 with A19 chip, MagSafe charging, and $599 price. Discover specs, features, and whether it’s worth buying this year. [...]
Quantum computing firm D-Wave and defense technology companies Anduril Industries and Davidson Technologies will work together on quantum-classical hybrid solutions for U.S. air and missile defense problems, the companies announced [...]
Sophos Workspace Protection focuses on securing the workspace itself instead of routing internet traffic through central systems. | Back End News [...]
International Workplace Group, (IWG), the world's largest platform for work with brands including Spaces, HQ and Regus, is opening three [...]
The federal government’s new policy requiring public servants to be in the office for a minimum of four days a week is about “strengthening the public service,” according to the [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Manufacturing Hybrid Work Models: Explore how the manufacturing industry is redefining employee experience in hybrid work environments, highlighting the importance of flexibility, digital tools, and inclusive culture for optimizing productivity [...]
A new study of office utilisation trends around the world suggests hybrid working patterns have largely settled [...]
A new report published by HubStar, an industry leader in dynamic workplace solutions, provides a com [...]
The office buildings sector is on track for steady expansion over the coming years driven by evolving workplace demands and technological advancements This growth reflects a broader shift towards more [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
A Delhi-based professional's LinkedIn post, advocating for constant availability over personal boundaries in early career stages, has sparked a heated debate on work-life balance. [...]
Gen Z professionals in India are redefining ambition by prioritising emotional stability and flexibility. This shift challenges traditional career paths and urges employers to rethink motivation strategies. [...]
Oregon State has been named a Total Worker Health® Affiliate with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a designation that recognizes the broad range of health-related resources already [...]
AI at the Workplace
AI as the Goalkeeper of Modern Workplace, Britney Chandler, Senior Marketing Manager at Mindbreeze
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Mental Health at Work
A Delhi-based professional's LinkedIn post, advocating for constant availability over personal boundaries in early career stages, has sparked a heated debate on work-life balance. [...]
Gen Z professionals in India are redefining ambition by prioritising emotional stability and flexibility. This shift challenges traditional career paths and urges employers to rethink motivation strategies. [...]
Oregon State has been named a Total Worker Health® Affiliate with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a designation that recognizes the broad range of health-related resources already [...]
Future of Work
This START-UP Claimed to Redefine the Future of Work | WeWork #shorts
The Hidden Cost of Workplace Friction
Small frictions at work—slow approvals, clunky tools, unclear roles—add up to massive hidden costs. Learn how leaders can spot, measure, and eliminate them.
Institute of Driving and Training Research (IDTR) – Designed for Road Safety
Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR), a first of its kind initiative in India designed for road safety. It all began in the year 1998 when it was realized that road safety had become a major issue for metropolitan…
Human Resources 2.0: How People Operations Is Powering Higher Productivity
However, the future of work is rapidly moving toward results-based work models, which are fueled by autonomy. Therefore, workers now supervise …
Helping organizations rethink the Blended Workspace of the Physical and Digital
“For organizations in a collaboration economy today, productivity depends on the quality of thinking, and not so much on efficiency. The blended workplace is the starting point of innovation for organizations that believe in being distinctly different,” asserts Parthajeet Sarma,…
The Space becomes a Medium of Thematic Expression – Harsh Patel
“More than architecture, it was a lesson to discover myself; thrashing out beliefs to their extremes and gaining the courage to express it”, ponders Harsh Patel who completed his graduation in architecture from CEPT University.He strongly believes that every project…
Energy Efficiency and Resource Management: Paving the Way for Sustainable Business Practices
At a time when environmental concerns take center stage in global discussions, it is crucial to recognize the significant role that businesses play in shaping a sustainable future. Key pathways for enterprises to contribute to safeguarding the environment include prioritizing…
Building Resilience Through Knowledge Sharing in the Workplace
Resilience has become a critical attribute, in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, for both individuals as well as organizations. Resilience enables one to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of challenges and uncertainties. The most powerful tool that…
Pre-Design is as important to architects and clients as diagnosis is to doctors and patients
Naresh Shah, an architect with a successful practice in the USA for 35 years, who claims to be neither a Pre-Designer nor a teacher, has been actually teaching Pre-Design across India for the past few years since his return. On his return…
Is everything really Back to Normal at the Workplace?
We hear some people say “everything is back to normal at the workplace” often these days. Some say this with a hint of “back to the way things were in the pre-pandemic era”. Is everything really back to the way…
