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News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Years after the COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase of people working from home, public and private sector organizations are having more workers return to [...]
Survey of over 2,000 students and graduates reveals that 1 in 3 have reconsidered their career path or location due to anti-DEI pushback and political shifts.84% say visible LGBTQ+ role [...]
Following temporary remote work policies, UAE companies are resuming on-site operations while ensuring employee safety in line with instructions issued by the authorities [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
The people who manage your career are questioning their own. [...]
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WeWork India launched Rivet, an end-to-end design and build platform. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Karan Virwani said it aims to deliver commercial workspaces âwith the precision and confidence [...]
Figure above 40% every week since early January as office attendance hits the highest level since before the pandemic, signaling a new era of hybrid work. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
CEAT introduces policies for women employees including wellness leave, flexible work, childcare support and programs to expand women participation in manufacturing. InFocus [...]
A long commute to work might be a dealbreaker for some who are job hunting. For others, itâs worth it for a higher salary and good colleagues. In this weekâs [...]
Supriya Pathak has come out in support of Deepika Padukone’s demand for an eight-hour work shift, saying women often juggle multiple responsibilities and deserve better work-life balance in the film [...]
MIND YOUR BUSINESS: Holidays should be a three-week minimum. [...]
Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi says employees should expect a demanding culture that includes working hard and responding outside normal office hours. [...]
AI at the Workplace
“Which Jobs Are Most Exposed to AI? The Real Impact on Work”
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Mental Health at Work
CEAT introduces policies for women employees including wellness leave, flexible work, childcare support and programs to expand women participation in manufacturing. InFocus [...]
A long commute to work might be a dealbreaker for some who are job hunting. For others, itâs worth it for a higher salary and good colleagues. In this weekâs [...]
Supriya Pathak has come out in support of Deepika Padukone’s demand for an eight-hour work shift, saying women often juggle multiple responsibilities and deserve better work-life balance in the film [...]
MIND YOUR BUSINESS: Holidays should be a three-week minimum. [...]
Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi says employees should expect a demanding culture that includes working hard and responding outside normal office hours. [...]
Future of Work
Nuclear Power, Energy Costs, and Jobs: What You Need to Know
The New Commuting Challenge: Enhancing the Journey for Remote Workers Returning to the Office
Amidst the paradigm shift brought about by the widespread acceptance of remote work, the challenge of facilitating a smoother transition for the average knowledge worker back to the traditional office commute looms large. With the comfort and convenience of home-based…
WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO – Ar. Abin Chaudhari
Our aim is to provide a “Soul in the Shell” says Abin Chaudhuri, who has graduated from Jadavpur University, Kolkata in 1998 and pursued Industrial Design at Domus Academy, Milan. Abin Design Studio (ADS), started in 2005 has executed a…
Meet the 63 years young Architect, Bobbie Vijayakkar, an “origami maniac”
Bobbie Vijayakkar firmly believes, “Just because you are breathing at this moment…. that’s not living? But if you are pursuing your passion and also enjoying it….thats what is living!” And he lives his life by this dictum. The decisive, action oriented…
Who is going to stop me? – Tanvi Karia
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it is who is going to stop me” Tanvi Karia takes this as her gospel. A member of Indian Institute of Interior Designers and an Ex-Associate Member of British Institute of Facilities…
‘Our aim is to create places people love’: Evodia Alaterou
According to Evodia Alaterou, senior associate design strategy leader for … Physical workplace design is probably one of the most tangible tools an …
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…
Fall seven times, stand up eight – Ar. Deepa Nandi, Designer, Film maker, Art director and much more
”Find what you love and let it kill you” – Charles Bukowski, asserts Deepa Nandi passionately as she adorns multiple facets in her everyday life. An Architect by profession, Designer at heart, Film maker, Art Director, Handwriting Specialist, mentor, entrepreneur, city lover, theatre…
Navigating the Future of Work: Unveiling Essential ‘Wing Skills’ for Lifelong Success
We love this TED talk by Walter Vandervelde. It provides a fresh perspective on the future of work and offers practical advice for personal and professional growth. Here are the reasons why we find it inspiring: Engaging storytelling: The speaker…
Simple ways of designing/operating a GREEN Workplace
Workplaces use large amounts of electricity, paper, water, plastic and other resources and organizations spend an incredible amount of money on them. Healthy and efficient workplaces save money for an organisation, benefit the environment by reducing pollution and the demand…
