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News from the World of Work
Hybrid + Remote Work
Trends redefining remote and hybrid work.
- Hybrid Work
- Remote Work

Hybrid work is in a state of flux. Almost 60% of organizations are now requiring some in-office presence, according to Metrigy's "Employee [...]
As more workers across Canada return to the office after years of remote or hybrid work arrangements brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
The review recommended a review of hybrid and remote working policies, which allow some staff to work from home up to three days a weeks, “to build [...]

The challenge isn't mandates, it's finding a balanced hybrid work policy that employers and employees trust. [...]

In August 2024, Farley said Ford Performance was working on hybrid powertrains for racing. “We really do believe partial electric powertrains work [...]

the July decision is the first appellate-level guidance in Connecticut on remote work accommodation requests following the pandemic. [...]
Only show Hybrid/Remote jobs. Active Advanced Search Filters: (Click to ... Work in unison with Student Affairs, Center for Campus Life [...]

Given this upcoming implementation, it is of the utmost importance to have well-defined corporate business travel and remote work policies in place. [...]

The challenge isn't mandates, it's finding a balanced hybrid work policy that employers and employees trust. [...]
As more workers across Canada return to the office after years of remote or hybrid work arrangements brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
AI at Work + Workplace Designs
Redefining work: AI and design updates.
- AI at the Workplace
- Workplace Design Trends

Little Black Book, Artificial intelligence has moved from experiment to essential collaborator. Matthieu Mingasson, head of design transformation [...]

With members spanning the AI sector - from data centre builders to local training providers and world-class researchers - the taskforce kicks off work [...]

The investment will accelerate Mimica's mission to be the bridge between how work is done in enterprises today and how it can be done with agentic AI, [...]

Layoffs, stalled hiring and the rise of AI are ratcheting up pressure at work, leaving employees exhausted yet unwilling to gamble on an uncertain [...]

Open AI, Google, and Anthropic all offer AI tutors for students. Do they work? Pretending to be students, we took these roboteachers for a test drive. [...]
FedEx's Workplace Campaign Mocks Office Rituals to Highlight Tech Advantage ... design, and marketing. We deliver vetted reviews, insights, and [...]

For years, corporate discussions about the workplace experience have centered on office ... Considering enhancements to workplace design (e.g. natural [...]
Finding workplace pals isn't hard, but discovering your future allies and champions will take a bit more effort. [...]
Birmingham welcomes 19 Cornwall Street, a 139000 sq ft net zero carbon office building that sets a new benchmark for sustainable workplace design [...]

Office coffee service continues to evolve as operators adapt to shifting workplace ... Design. Bringing the Operator the latest in micro market [...]
Worklife Balance + Mental Health
Wellness at Work Insights.
- Work Life Balance
- Mental Health at Work

Australia's new “right to disconnect” law empowers employees to refuse after-hours work contact, aiming to curb burnout and restore work-life balance. [...]

From Work-Life Balance Toward Work-Life Integration. [...]

While Brown believes that fear can result in “very quick performance metrics,” it also has a “very short shelf life.” ... work-life balance, CNBC [...]

This was put down to a better work-life balance and generally improving working conditions. Public Practice conducted surveys of 306 officers at [...]

As RTO mandates threaten work-life balance and gender equity for working mothers, companies should consider implementing flexible and inclusive [...]
While mental health specialists have a role in assessment and ... ☯ These authors contributed equally to this work. ‡ SHVL and MMC authors [...]

... mental health at work. They also offer practical strategies to confront unsafe conditions and remind workers that health and safety is a [...]
Dr. Kathleen Dobson, associate scientist at the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, presents a [...]

... work projects, · CIOB Jobs logo Apply now. The CLC has set out mental health as one of its priority focus areas as part of its wider health, safety [...]
There is ample supportive evidence that a combination of therapy and medications may work synergistically, offering more robust treatment outcomes. [...]
AI at the Workplace
Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI












From our YouTube Channel
Enhancing Workplace Experience through Design I Zainab Mukadam with Sibani Sarma I Bristol Reframe
🔗 Dive into this captivating episode of the video series, "Reframe", where thought leaders engage in an insightful conversation about creating employee-centric workplaces. In the post-COVID world, employee-centricity holds great importance, particularly in the context of the hybrid work model.
🌟 We want to express our gratitude to the esteemed office furniture brand, Bristol, for collaborating with Blend to make this episode of #Reframe a reality.
Explore the nuances of #EmployeeCentricity, #WorkplaceStrategy, and #WorkplaceDesign in the ever-evolving landscape of hybrid work. Witness the seamless integration of technology and design, which has the power to redefine our work environments and create a harmonious fusion.
🎬 Join us for this illuminating episode as we uncover the future of workspaces, featuring insights from #ZainabMukadam, #ArchitectSibaniSarma, and the collaborative efforts of #BristolFurniture and #BlendWorld.
#WorkplaceEnhancement #DesignSolutions #EmployeeWellness #HybridWorkplace #OfficeFurniture #InnovativeDesign #FutureOfWork #ThoughtLeaders #HybridOfficeSpaces #EmployeeJourney #WorkspaceEvolution #CollaborativeDesign #cushman #CushmanandWakefield
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Hybrid & Remote Work
- Hybrid Work
- Remote Work

Hybrid work is in a state of flux. Almost 60% of organizations are now requiring some in-office presence, according to Metrigy's "Employee [...]
As more workers across Canada return to the office after years of remote or hybrid work arrangements brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
The review recommended a review of hybrid and remote working policies, which allow some staff to work from home up to three days a weeks, “to build [...]

The challenge isn't mandates, it's finding a balanced hybrid work policy that employers and employees trust. [...]

In August 2024, Farley said Ford Performance was working on hybrid powertrains for racing. “We really do believe partial electric powertrains work [...]

the July decision is the first appellate-level guidance in Connecticut on remote work accommodation requests following the pandemic. [...]
Only show Hybrid/Remote jobs. Active Advanced Search Filters: (Click to ... Work in unison with Student Affairs, Center for Campus Life [...]

Given this upcoming implementation, it is of the utmost importance to have well-defined corporate business travel and remote work policies in place. [...]

The challenge isn't mandates, it's finding a balanced hybrid work policy that employers and employees trust. [...]
As more workers across Canada return to the office after years of remote or hybrid work arrangements brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
Future of Work
AI & future of workforce: Andrew Yang on how the technology will impact jobs












Transcending the boundaries of space – DCA Architects

DCA Architects, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm, based out of New Delhi, India was founded in 1996. The firm has accomplished architecture and design projects across diverse scales and typologies over the last two decades. At DCA, a conscious effort…
Agile Working : What is it really?

Andrew Mawson, founder of Advanced Workplace Associates (‘AWA’), is the pioneer in Workplace Strategy and Agile Working. Here he talks about his thoughts on the subject. He dispels a few myths and talks about the importance of being sensitive to…
Inclusivity Uncovered: Lisa Whited’s Insights on Diverse Workplaces

In a recent interview, Lisa Whited, an advocate for workplace equality and inclusion, sat down with Sibani Sarma to discuss her experiences and insights. Lisa, a self-proclaimed feminist and environmentalist, shared her perspective on the historical roots of workplace design,…
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 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…
7 tips and tricks to manage your time better

It is certain that at some point in your life, you must have taken a time management class, read about it in books, even tried to use an electronic or paper-based day planner to organize, prioritize and schedule your day.…
WHAT IS DESIGN PROCESS ?

“Do what you love” is what Gauri Argade strongly believes in. “Design is not a purpose, but a passion!” is Gauri’s philosophy. She says, “design is an art which showcases ‘Passion’, ‘Beauty’ and ‘Creativity’.” Following this mantra, she derives uniqueness in…
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…
Improving Quality of Living Spaces

Sanjay Bahadur is the global CEO at Pidilite, a highly respected player in adhesives, art material, construction chemicals and other industrial chemicals. In this succinct talk Sanjay outlines his life story of how be came to be associated with one innovative process…