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Node4 report finds more than one third of firms still unable to resolve most fundamental barriers or remote working. [...]
The Scottish government’s civil servants, who are required to work in the office for at least two days a week, are “rarely” in government buildings, according to The Herald newspaper [...]
VQ launches Advanced Conferencing Centre to give Cisco Meeting Server users tighter control over complex, operator-led multi-room calls. [...]
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2025 saw some of the highest CEO turnover. Most replacements were first-timers. [...]
In 2026, Americans lose 239 hours annually to traffic. A 90-minute commute steals 700 hours yearly. This "time tax" slashes your effective hourly wage. Switching to a 10-minute commute boosts [...]
Japan’s population is decreasing because births have fallen below deaths for years. Low fertility, delayed family formation, and rapid aging have driven this trend, and long-term decline projected. [...]
Before Molly Brown’s voice reached ESPN listeners, she spent years in a dimly lit studio — running the board, logging hours and fixing mistakes that no one noticed. For Brown, [...]
There has been a surge in Sydney residents wanting to relocate, with about half of a massive demographic revealing they are considering fleeing the Harbour City. [...]
AI at the Workplace
Jason Oxman at ETNexTech: India Leading the Global AI Adoption Curve
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Mental Health at Work
2025 saw some of the highest CEO turnover. Most replacements were first-timers. [...]
In 2026, Americans lose 239 hours annually to traffic. A 90-minute commute steals 700 hours yearly. This "time tax" slashes your effective hourly wage. Switching to a 10-minute commute boosts [...]
Japan’s population is decreasing because births have fallen below deaths for years. Low fertility, delayed family formation, and rapid aging have driven this trend, and long-term decline projected. [...]
Before Molly Brown’s voice reached ESPN listeners, she spent years in a dimly lit studio — running the board, logging hours and fixing mistakes that no one noticed. For Brown, [...]
There has been a surge in Sydney residents wanting to relocate, with about half of a massive demographic revealing they are considering fleeing the Harbour City. [...]
Future of Work
The Agentic Human Why the Future of Work Is Human + AI
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…
“We enjoy every project we do” – Architect Milind Pai
‘Nature’s unique creativity’ inspires Architect Milind Pai, founder of Milind Pai – Architects & Interior Designers. The firm was established in 1987, the very 1st year after completing his graduation from Sir J. J. College of Architecture. The core purpose…
Inventive Architect Abin Chaudhuri on holistic development – Video interview
Spending his initial years in rural West Bengal, attending a ‘Pathshala’, with sheer grit and determination, he has risen to become a front-runner with projects across the globe. Architect Abin Chaudhuri has never done it conventionally; post Architecture he went…
SEJAL MODY: IN SEARCH OF FREEDOM THROUGH ART
The colors express emotion; textures express intention and the compositions express narration. This is true for most art, but this statement is unique to each artist. Born and raised in Mumbai, Sejal exhibited a keen interest and talent in the…
Activity Based Working and being Employee Centric
In this conversation between Architect Rahul Kadam of NGK Studio and workplace transformation expert Sibani Sarma from Idream, they discuss the importance of activity based working in being ‘employee-centric’. This is from a series of conversations titled ‘Reframe’, presented by…
Nurturing Employee Wellness through Biophilic Design
The post-COVID era has brought about a significant shift in how we perceive the workplace. Employee wellness has taken center stage, with organizations recognizing the need to create environments that promote health, productivity, and overall well-being. One of the innovative…
Designing a new God
Renowned production designer Rajnish Hedao regales the audience with “behind the scene” stories from blockbuster Indian movies like 3 Idiots, Bhaag Milkha, PK and others. The sheer grit and hard work that goes goes into the process…well, there are no short…
“Inspiring Creativity” – Architect Milind Pai
“Inspire creativity that turns dreams to reality”, is the thought behind MPA’s body of work. Chief Architect ‘ Milind Pai ‘ of the firm Milind Pai – Architects & Interior Designers, graduated with a 1st class degree from Sir J.J.…
Financial Freedom for construction industry professionals – Ketan Sonalkar
Ketan Sonalkar, an architect from Sir J.J.College of Architecture coupled with an MBA(Finance) has over 15 years of working experience. He started his career as an Architect. A flair for Finance and Investing led him onto a path of discovery that…
