Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Cognizant is hiring worldwide, but its real story is how careers actually grow inside a 300,000-plus [...]
A law firm said last week it has been “inundated” with emails from Irish students querying whether they could be entitled to compensation after their college experience was significantly disrupted [...]
HKS is proud to launch a dedicated Commercial Interiors practice in Mexico City, expanding its integrated design services across Latin America. [...]
A timeline of what the federal government has said about working from home since it incrementally started sending public servants back to the office. [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
The thought of leaving Dubai fills Kiran Ali with dread. Ali, a Washington, DC, import, moved to Dubai in March 2024. Speaking to Business Insider on Tuesday, she said she'll [...]
A lack of work-life balance and fear of layoffs were also given as reasons why employees overwork in the Monster report. [...]
When employees are encouraged to pursue their interests and values, both they and their employers benefit. [...]
An extra week of paid annual leave to compensate for unpaid overtime would be the first increase to the entitlement since the 1970s. [...]
AI at the Workplace
The AI job apocalypse narrative is flawed. Here’s what we’re missing (with Arvind Narayanan)
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Mental Health at Work
The thought of leaving Dubai fills Kiran Ali with dread. Ali, a Washington, DC, import, moved to Dubai in March 2024. Speaking to Business Insider on Tuesday, she said she'll [...]
A lack of work-life balance and fear of layoffs were also given as reasons why employees overwork in the Monster report. [...]
When employees are encouraged to pursue their interests and values, both they and their employers benefit. [...]
An extra week of paid annual leave to compensate for unpaid overtime would be the first increase to the entitlement since the 1970s. [...]
Future of Work
Shocking Truth About The Future of AI 😱 #AI #futureofAI#AIFacts #TechNews #AIRevolution #Automation
Scaling down details to make children friendly spaces – Mrinal Bhatia
To have a conversation about Peppa pig, sea astronauts, gymnastics or play kitchen-kitchen with my toddler clients has been tougher than sketching the skyline of Chicago at -4 degrees with my fingers numb wrapped in woollen gloves for a sketching…
Looking back at 2015 and the way forward
Hello and a very Happy New Year to you and family from me and our fast growing, enthusiastic team at Gallopper! Phew! What a year it has been. When we began Gallopper in late 2014, we had a vision of…
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…
Unlocking Corporate Transformation: The Power of Workplace Strategy
Corporate transformation is a dynamic and ongoing process that organizations must embrace to stay competitive and relevant in the ever-evolving business landscape. It involves redefining business models, adopting new technologies, and fostering innovation. However, moat often than not, one often…
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…
Hybrid Work Policies need to be Flexible
The concept of hybrid models of work has emerged from a need for flexibility. On the other hand, company policies are inherently not flexible. So, can employers really have policies that work for hybrid models of work? These are early…
We are what we are because of you Sir. RIP Ar. Charles Correa.
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” – Maya Angelou We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of the doyen of Indian Architecture, Architect Charles…
The AWA Institute launches in Bengaluru, India
Started in the UK as a members-only community by AWA, the AWA Institute launches its Bengaluru chapter today (18th August, 2023). The institute is dedicated to supporting inspirational leaders from all disciplines of business (including Operations, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities…
Good design is what works the best – Architect Amey Dahanukar
“Design is a journey of discovery and a good design is what works the best”, believes Amey Dahanukar. Having completed his Architecture from Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture in Mumbai, he went on to do a Master’s Degree from University of…
