Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Some of today's best tablets have enough power and software support to become your main work computer with the right keyboard. [...]
On September 2, Iowa publicized a 219-worker study linking home-day goal progress to 33% lower energy variability, not higher energy. [...]
At Lenovo Innovation World at IFA 2026, Lenovo™ unveiled its latest commercial portfolio, advancing Hybrid AI for business with new technologies spanning AI-powered devices, displays, enterprise security, and breakthrough proof-of-concepts [...]
The first issue of Sustainability Works, the new publication dedicated to sustainable design for the built environment, has been launched [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
The inaugural GCUC Africa launch event is a two-day gathering in Cape Town designed to unite the flexible workspace and coworking community. The event focuses on learning, conversation, and connection, [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
Michigan State Police leaders say policing is leaving behind a culture of burying trauma, encouraging officers and civilian employees to seek help and make room for life beyond the job. [...]
“If you’ve never left, you can never understand what it’s really like…” [...]
Mexico recorded Latin America's steepest happiness drop in 2026, per Buk, as recognition and work-life balance emerge as key employer gaps. [...]
AI at the Workplace
We Spent Decades Behaving Like Robots at Work. AI Is Finally Giving Us Permission to Stop.
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Mental Health at Work
Michigan State Police leaders say policing is leaving behind a culture of burying trauma, encouraging officers and civilian employees to seek help and make room for life beyond the job. [...]
“If you’ve never left, you can never understand what it’s really like…” [...]
Mexico recorded Latin America's steepest happiness drop in 2026, per Buk, as recognition and work-life balance emerge as key employer gaps. [...]
Future of Work
The Future of Humanoid Robots and Precision Surgery
Exploring the often hidden spirit of the project – Featuring a Worksplace design by NGK Studio
“We like to explore the spirit of the project – something that is often hidden behind the functional requirements and project economics”, expresses Rahul Kadam, co-founder of NGK Studio. NGK Studio, located in Pune primarily works on Master Planning projects,…
Designing Flexible Work Arrangements: Creating Dynamic Workspaces
Workplace design has evolved significantly in recent years to adapt to changing employee preferences and the rise of flexible work arrangements. These arrangements have become more than just a trend; they’re now a vital part of creating dynamic, productive, and…
Exploring Key Metrics for Evaluating Office Space Utilization
Efficiently managing office space is a critical aspect of enhancing workplace productivity. To achieve this, it’s essential to measure and analyze various utilization metrics. These metrics not only facilitate the improvement of office space management but also aid in creating…
Architecture can change the world – Kingshuk Datta (KD)
Kingshuk Datta once re-mastered Laurie Baker’s famous quote as: ‘I learn my architecture by watching what nature does; in any case it is always the pragmatic and laterally evolving because nature does it. They don’t even employ builders, or for that matter architects,…
“Architecture is like music for a soul” – Architect Vipin Bakiwala
“Architecture is like music for a soul and each one should get the music he yearns for”, believes Architect Vipin Bakiwala, who completed B.Arch. from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur in 2004 and began working on his own, during the initial…
Creating a balance between green, luxury and economy
“Eco-engineering to make affordable Green”, is the unique selling proposition of Bhuvan Ashish, an architect whose motive is to create meaningful and sensible spaces which are self sustaining in nature. Every design element is thoroughly scrutinized before implementation, to its…
We need to change the terms of the open plan office debate, claims US report from Gensler
New workplace data from the Gensler Research Institute claims to challenge the current … Design open environments to include private space, too.
Creative use of Workspace for Employee Comfort and Well-being
The modern workplace has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, driven in large part by the widespread adoption of remote working options. With the advent of technology, employees no longer need to be tied to a physical office to…
Designing Spaces for Connection: An Interview with Architect Alhad Gore
In an engaging interview, Sibani Sarma from Idream spends time with renowned architect Alhad Gore to discuss the importance of space as a fulcrum for creating connections at the workplace. The conversation explores the integration of food as a focal…
