Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Members of the PCS union at the Office for National Statistics secure major shift away from individual office attendance targets. [...]
The Trump administration’s withdrawal from key multilateral cyber and hybrid warfare security bodies reflects a broader retrenchment from cooperative security frameworks at a time when hybrid warfare is emerging as [...]
As offices evolve with hybrid models, Steelcase Inc stands at the forefront of adaptable workspace s [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
As offices evolve with hybrid models, Steelcase Inc stands at the forefront of adaptable workspace s [...]
From a modest beginning in the Sultanate of Oman in 1995 to becoming a multi-regional furniture solutions provider, Furniconcepts has steadily transformed into [...]
All of those surveys about work and workplaces must be telling us something about people and what they do, mustn't they? [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, built a $5 billion media empire—but admits it has come at the cost of any real work-life balance. [...]
iHire report shows freelancing is mainstream, driven by flexibility and income needs; employers must offer autonomy, fair pay, and clear communication to attr [...]
Now in his 9th decade, the S4 Capital founder is still ragging on WPP and thinks PR is just an extension of advertising that doesn’t need to exist on a [...]
AI at the Workplace
This week we’re covering the joyless workplace, tradeoffs of the AI boom, AI in hiring, and more
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Mental Health at Work
Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, built a $5 billion media empire—but admits it has come at the cost of any real work-life balance. [...]
iHire report shows freelancing is mainstream, driven by flexibility and income needs; employers must offer autonomy, fair pay, and clear communication to attr [...]
Now in his 9th decade, the S4 Capital founder is still ragging on WPP and thinks PR is just an extension of advertising that doesn’t need to exist on a [...]
Future of Work
Between 2 Processors: HP Z, Intel & Autodesk Redefine the Future of Work
Innovative Office Design Strategies for Space Optimization
Office space ranks as the second most significant expense for most businesses, trailing only behind employee salaries. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that this investment yields returns. Underutilized offices not only drain finances but also miss out on opportunities…
Future-proofing Facility Management: Strategies for Relevance in the Hybrid Workforce
As organizations increasingly adopt the Hybrid Work model, the demand for traditional commercial real estate is changing, if not waning. This brings up the question about the relevance of the traditional role of Facility Managers. To remain relevant in this…
Gender equality leads to Agile Working
When organisations shift the focus from measuring input to measuring employee output and outcomes, things often change for good. When you measure input, you are more worried if the employee is adhering to laid down rules and regulations. When you…
Life is short. Let’s build stuff that matters – Ar. Sabeena Khanna
Architect Sabeena believes in Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Simplicity is the intimate sophistication”. Architectural inspiration came to her at an early age from her father, Ar. V.N Shah, who spearheaded Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for almost 20 years as Chief Architect.…
The Business Case for Diversity: How Inclusive Companies Outperform Their Peers
Diversity and inclusion have moved from being merely buzzwords at the workplace to being essential components of success. Forward-thinking companies understand that embracing diversity isn’t just a matter of social responsibility; it’s also a smart business strategy. Lets explore the…
Raja Arjun transcends boundaries of project briefs
Raja Arjun, Founder and Design Manager at Office of Cognitive Design (OCD) believes in pushing the boundaries and thinking out of the box. His work transcends boundaries of project briefs and enters realms of co-creating new experiences for users of…
Gallopper Talks 2017 – A Report
On Friday March 3rd, 2017 Architects, Engineers, Designers, Businessmen, Professors, turned up in large numbers to witness the first Gallopper Talks in Navi Mumbai at the auditorium of LTIADS (Lokmanya Tilak Institute of Architecture and Design Studies). It was brought…
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…
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…
