Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
With England playing at 1am BST and another heatwave arriving in the UK, HR may be required to set out its absence policy. [...]
Research does not back up reasons generally given by employers for returning to the office, though authors concede remote does not always work [...]
SaaStr founder Jason Lemkin warns that companies allowing employees to work just 20 hours a week at home are destined to fail in the AI era. [...]
State workers in Sacramento protested a new mandate requiring them to return to the office in person at least four days a week, sparking mixed reactions from [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Steelcase Inc is a global office furniture specialist whose stock reflects long-term trends in workp [...]
Improved guidelines have been published by the Government Property Agency (GPA) as it continues its mission to create smaller, better and greener [...]
As Australian organisations embark on a new financial year, many are reviewing technology roadmaps, workplace strategies and operational priorities. While the debate over the [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
America’s first line of wildfire defense is often a small team of parachute-equipped firefighters. One of them shares what the job looks like from the inside. [...]
You don’t have to force passion about a role you find boring, writes Eleanor Gordon-Smith. And it could help by asking if work has to be meaningful at all [...]
Meghalaya, July 2, 2026: Nestled in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, Mawlynnong has earned global recognition as the cleanest village in Asia. Known for its spotless streets, lush surroundings and [...]
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Mental Health at Work
America’s first line of wildfire defense is often a small team of parachute-equipped firefighters. One of them shares what the job looks like from the inside. [...]
You don’t have to force passion about a role you find boring, writes Eleanor Gordon-Smith. And it could help by asking if work has to be meaningful at all [...]
Meghalaya, July 2, 2026: Nestled in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, Mawlynnong has earned global recognition as the cleanest village in Asia. Known for its spotless streets, lush surroundings and [...]
Future of Work
Valentine Gatard Future of Work: Workplace Agency from 15 Years Self-Employed
Monitoring and surveillance technologies shift power dynamics in the workplace
In a work context, surveillance and data collection raise issues that go …. field of actors engaging on this issue; and informs policy on future of work.
The Barcelona Pavilion, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
The Barcelona Pavilion was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. It served as the German National Pavilion for the Barcelona International Exhibition, held on Montjuïc. The sleek and elegant design combined with rich natural material presented Mies’…
ASHMI WAGHELA: SKY IS THE LIMIT
“A painter yes but a color consultant?” one queries warily. Ashmi Waghela by profession an Interior designer, color consultant and decor stylist, says her art and paintings are not just for visual delight, mental pleasure or even thought but designed…
Exploring the Boundaries of Hybrid Work Adoption: Impact on Select Enterprise Divisions
Which departments within large global enterprises are unlikely to gain much from the adoption of hybrid work? While the benefits of hybrid work can be significant for many departments within large global enterprises, there are certain departments that may be…
Love inspires Ranjeet Mukherjee
“Love inspires me. Anything done with love, for love, in love or about love will always be beautiful” believes Ranjeet Mukherjee an alumnus of The Faculty of Architecture, CEPT University, Ahmedabad. Ranjeet worked in Auroville for nearly 5 years before…
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.
“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…
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…
The Benefits of Activity-Based Working: A Modern Approach to Workplace Design
Activity-Based Working (ABW) is a contemporary approach to workspace and work practices that prioritizes flexibility and adaptability. Unlike traditional fixed desk setups, ABW provides employees with a range of work settings and environments to choose from, tailored to their specific…
