Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Partnership unveils new flexible solutions for Zoom Spaces to support the growing role of human-AI collaboration in meetings and learning, enabling “consistent, high‑quality” audio capture. [...]
New research suggests that World Cup 2026 could cost employers up to $17 billion in lost productivity as workers adjust schedules, watch matches during working hours and seek greater flexibility. [...]
Gen Z is reshaping India's real estate landscape, driving demand in tier-2 cities for affordability and work-life balance. [...]
Standing in the way of employees' demands and stalling the wider adoption of popular hybrid and remote work models are tradition and mistrust. [...]
Can hybrid funds help you navigate volatile markets without taking excessive risk? From return expectations and asset allocation to balanced advantage funds [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Office fit-out costs across Australia continue to rise, driven by persistent labour shortages, increasing construction complexity, and evolving workplace expectations, according to JLL’s newly released the JLL Australia Fit-Out Cost [...]
Finding the best gifts for Father's Day now focuses on health. Discover how Nouhaus zero gravity recliners and ergonomic office chairs combat sedentary pain. [...]
These office products address the evolving needs of today’s workplace while prioritizing comfort, sustainability, and a welcoming aesthetic. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
Key Points A MUMBAI-BASED CEO has caught the internet’s attention after he undertook 16 days of “digital detox” and completely disconnected from work and shared [...]
Brian Dyson’s quote teaches that setbacks at work can be overcome, but neglecting family, health, friends, and spirit may cause lasting damage. It emphasises maintaining a healthy work-life balance and [...]
A New Delhi professional, Ajay Sharma, relocated to Manali for a healthier lifestyle and lower expenses. He revealed his monthly living costs in the hill station are approximately Rs 21,000, [...]
Those looking at removing workplace flexibility may want to consider that it may be what is helping most with productivity. [...]
Gen Z is reshaping India's real estate landscape, driving demand in tier-2 cities for affordability and work-life balance. [...]

AI at the Workplace
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Mental Health at Work
Key Points A MUMBAI-BASED CEO has caught the internet’s attention after he undertook 16 days of “digital detox” and completely disconnected from work and shared [...]
Brian Dyson’s quote teaches that setbacks at work can be overcome, but neglecting family, health, friends, and spirit may cause lasting damage. It emphasises maintaining a healthy work-life balance and [...]
A New Delhi professional, Ajay Sharma, relocated to Manali for a healthier lifestyle and lower expenses. He revealed his monthly living costs in the hill station are approximately Rs 21,000, [...]
Those looking at removing workplace flexibility may want to consider that it may be what is helping most with productivity. [...]
Gen Z is reshaping India's real estate landscape, driving demand in tier-2 cities for affordability and work-life balance. [...]
Future of Work
The Future of Work: Technology vs. Jobs
SKILL DEVELOPMENT WILL LEAD TO INDIA’S NEXT BIG LEAP

“Do what you can, with what you have and where you are” is the firm belief of Nimitt Karia who has worked with, and on buildings designed by internationally renowned architects such as Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, Wilkinson Eyre, Arup…
Artificial Intelligence & Design

Gautam Tewari, an architect with over 2 decades of experience in India and internationally, co-founded SmartVizX in 2015 after having risen through the ranks as a project manager in various design and design and build firms across Asia Pacific. Their…
It’s Time for Your Company to Develop an Employer Value Proposition for Freelancers

How are you positioning your company to win with the labor force of today? Are you attracting … The future of work is total talent management. And the …
Every building has to have an idea! – American Architect Robert Harvey Oshatz

Watch Robert Oshartz in conversation with Architect Sibani Sarma, Founder of Gallopper | For Godrej Interio Talk the Walk | An interview series focused on the inspiration behind path-breaking works in the design sector.
“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 Female-Friendly Workplaces: 6 Essential Strategies

The global workforce is evolving, with more women taking on leadership roles and making significant contributions across various industries. However, many workplaces still face challenges in retaining female talent. Creating a workplace where women not only thrive but also want…
Architect Chandrashekhar Kanetkar | Designing with integrity, creativity and conviction

Architect Chandrashekhar Kanetkar believes that the emotional make up of the client and his relationship with his built form is of utmost importance and that is what sustains his team as they plan each project. Here is a video interview…
Design is creating spaces, in which one would intuitively feel at home.

“Design is one’s continuous approach to invent and innovate”, feels Biswarup Deb Roy who established the firm Purple Architecture Pvt Ltd in the year 2010 along with Prashanta Ghosh and a team of 4 associates, Prakash Kumar Sharma the Design…
The Space becomes a Medium of Thematic Expression – Harsh Patel

“More than architecture, it was a lesson to discover myself; thrashing out beliefs to their extremes and gaining the courage to express it”, ponders Harsh Patel who completed his graduation in architecture from CEPT University.He strongly believes that every project…


