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Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
The move aligns with its campus-format coworking model, combining workspaces, sports facilities, and community-led activities in a single environment. [...]
Approximately 900 unionised ZIM Integrated Shipping Services employees have returned to work under a 50-50 office-remote hybrid arrangement while the Histadrut presses for broader retention guarantees ahead of the 30 [...]
Micromanaging, unhelpful colleagues and the threat of job loss – workers tell CNA about the costs of flexibility in the workplace. [...]
“We only need to see the tailbacks coming into Dublin City early in the morning to understand that there’s an awful lot of people spending an awful lot of time [...]
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AI at the Workplace
BlackRock Rebuilds Work Around AI Squads, Meta Tracks Keystrokes, Amazon Bets $33B on Anthropic
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Sonny Singh: Redefining Contemporary Architecture and Living in India
In a thought-provoking interview, architect Sonny Singh shares his journey of leaving a successful career in the United States to settle down in Goa, India. Known for his innovative approach to architecture, Singh discusses his vision for creating a creative…
Designing for Neuro Diversity: A Conversation between Architects Sibani Sarma and Vijay Dsouza
By Architect Sibani Sarma In the realm of architecture, the concept of employee-centric design has gained significant traction, bringing to light the nuanced considerations necessary for creating workspaces that cater to diverse needs. Recently, while in Bangalore, I had the…
Tribute to the Legendary IM Pei by Architect Rahul Ajit Kadam
The world has lost one of the greatest contemporary architects with the passing away of IM Pei on 16th May 2019. I owe my profound gratitude to him for shaping my design thinking right from my student days. I was very…
Women lead, in Indian construction. Forget the “Despite being a woman” talk!
Santosh Parulekar, dispels myth and fires a salvo at the “despite being a woman” debate by demonstrating how women working on construction sites in India are adding much needed muscle to the industry. Absenteeism is very low compared to male…
The Power of Community Building in Modern Workspaces
In a captivating interview, Sibani Sarma engages in an enlightening conversation with flex space expert Meenal Sinha. The dialogue revolves around the importance of community building, the rise of hybrid workspaces, and the need for diversity and inclusion in organizations.…
Design is not just the art of being beautiful – Swati Shah
“The key to great design is capturing the spirit of the client and the essence of the space”, quotes Swati Shah, Architect and dreamer with over 2 decades of experience in the industry. Over the years, Swati has developed a…
Moving to a Coworking Center? Look before you leap.
Coworking as a mode of working has grown very rapidly over the last five years, to the extent that it may well be called an industry now. Most of the coworking operators that exist today have been in the business…
Eco-Friendly Workspaces: Controlling Emissions for Knowledge Workers
Knowledge work has become a driving force in economies around the globe. However, it’s not just the digital revolution that’s transformed the way we work; it’s also transforming our physical environment. Knowledge workers are a critical part of the workforce,…
8 Things to know before approaching a client for Office Interior Designing
Business environments get more and more competitive, designing offices gets less and less importance. This does not mean that organisations do not hire designers any longer. Its just that the expectations from the designers are fast changing. This is not…
