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News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Considerations such as cost, security and the skills of a district’s IT staff all come into play when trying to decide which applications and data will reside in hybrid cloud [...]
Transport emissions could fall sharply through carpooling, hybrid work and buses, but CEEW finds the biggest gains differ across G20 economies. [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
CBRE’s India Office Occupier Survey 2026 found that 77% of occupiers expect their office portfolio to expand over the next two years, while 67% expect flexible workspaces to form part [...]
Factory design must consider workers, not just production Architects have called for greater emphasis on sustainable, energy-efficient and worker-frie [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
Though older generations like to make fun of Gen Z's seemingly odd habits, their little quirks and challenges to societal norms are actually pretty good for us, both mentally and [...]
As AI transforms animation, Aardman students are taught the value of handmade imperfections. [...]
India Gen Z burnout rising due to constant learning pressure. Follow Bhaskar English Latest Updates. For Indias Gen Z, learning new skills has become an important part of building a [...]
Dolly Parton in Nashville April 2005. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby, U.S. Air Force. Courtesy of Wikipedia When I was five I saw an angel. Her name was [...]
AI at the Workplace
GPT-6 Astra handles browsing and workplace tasks more safely
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Mental Health at Work
Though older generations like to make fun of Gen Z's seemingly odd habits, their little quirks and challenges to societal norms are actually pretty good for us, both mentally and [...]
As AI transforms animation, Aardman students are taught the value of handmade imperfections. [...]
India Gen Z burnout rising due to constant learning pressure. Follow Bhaskar English Latest Updates. For Indias Gen Z, learning new skills has become an important part of building a [...]
Dolly Parton in Nashville April 2005. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby, U.S. Air Force. Courtesy of Wikipedia When I was five I saw an angel. Her name was [...]
Future of Work
How to actually prepare for the future of work 💡 #Career #Education #AI
Dr. Sumit Chowdhury – Global thought leader in the field of Smart Cities, Telecom and Information analytics
“I believe that Smartness is not a destination. It is not a ‘certificate’ that you will get at the end of project or a series of projects that will declare that you as ‘SMART’.” This is Dr Sumit Chowdhury’s view…
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…
Unlocking Productivity and Employee Well-Being: The Power of Activity-Based Working
In the fast-paced world of modern work, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to boost productivity, foster collaboration, and enhance employee well-being. One such approach that has been gaining traction is Activity-Based Working (ABW). ABW revolutionizes traditional workspaces and practices by providing employees with a flexible and dynamic environment that caters to their specific tasks […]
Designing for the Real, in the Virtual
Gautam Tewari, co-founder of Trezi, in 2018, delivered a scintillating talk at Gallopper Talks on the changing phase of design technology and the significance of virtual reality in the architectural field. Although much has changed over the last five years,…
Will the Future of Work really play out like this?
This TEDx Shorts video features Bridget Loudon exploring the Future of Work. While it presents an intriguing perspective on restructuring careers and embracing project-based work, there are several points that may not play out as suggested and require a relook:…
The Impact of Inspiring Office Environments on Cultivating Collaboration, Innovation, and Well-being
The design of office environments plays a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of collaboration, fostering innovation, and enhancing employee well-being. A shift from traditional, monotonous workspaces to inspiring environments has become a strategic imperative for organizations aiming to stay…
Design Thinking and its adoption for growth
Mark Watson is a lead partner with the DesignThinkersGroup, Australia. Not only does he teach Design Thinking to MBA students, he also conducts training for corporate organisations, besides consulting such organisations on specific assignments. In this video, he shares his…
A world not fragmented by narrow domestic walls – Dipen Gada
“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free. Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls” – Rabindranath Tagore Mr. Dipen Gada, the principal designer and…
People are happier in more beautiful surroundings, study confirms
Therefore, this research could be useful for informing decisions made in the design of our towns, cities and urban neighbourhoods, which affect …
