Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
In a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission, an employer has had its reasons for refusing a flexible working arrangement request upheld on the basis that the employee’s primary [...]
Nearly two-thirds of workers believe AI is reducing entry-level hiring, while graduates feel the greatest impact, according to new research. Nearly two-thirds of workers believe AI is reducing entry-level hiring, [...]
Cisco’s Workspace Designer brings AV planning and spatial visualization into a single platform—signaling a broader shift in how hybrid meeting spaces are designed. [...]
New BLS data shows remote work remains a lasting feature of the workplace, with education, occupation, and gender continuing to shape access to remote and hybrid work. [...]
The co-founder says redundancies and remote workers do not lessen the value of its new digs, and that it will match leasing deals with workforce needs. [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
ORGATEC 2026 returns to Koelnmesse in Cologne, strengthening Germany's tourism, business travel and MICE sector with global exhibitors, delegates and innovation. [...]
Cisco’s Workspace Designer brings AV planning and spatial visualization into a single platform—signaling a broader shift in how hybrid meeting spaces are designed. [...]
IWFM has published a new Good Practice Guide, Space Planning and Management, which provides practica [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
If the clock hits zero, so does the commitment. Money talks, and when the paycheck stops, the work stops. Delivering grain to the pearly gates is a no-go whe [...]
Dr. Rafael Chiuzi (left) is a an associate professor of organisational behaviour in the teaching stream at UTM, and he weighs in on why young professionals are losing interest in [...]
Life lesson by Barack Obama: Former President Barack Obama emphasizes the importance of prioritizing family over work commitments, stressing that both mothers and fathers deserve time off to care for [...]
AI at the Workplace
AI at Work: The HR Questions Companies Are Facing Now
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Mental Health at Work
If the clock hits zero, so does the commitment. Money talks, and when the paycheck stops, the work stops. Delivering grain to the pearly gates is a no-go whe [...]
Dr. Rafael Chiuzi (left) is a an associate professor of organisational behaviour in the teaching stream at UTM, and he weighs in on why young professionals are losing interest in [...]
Life lesson by Barack Obama: Former President Barack Obama emphasizes the importance of prioritizing family over work commitments, stressing that both mothers and fathers deserve time off to care for [...]
Future of Work
Formula Three: (Gen AI + VMVG Outcomes + L&D Agility) = The Future of Work
Creating a minimal yet dynamic workplace, an un-office – Architect Manish Dikshit
Architect Manish Dikshit, a gold medallist in architecture, has created award winning designs: from designing kindergartens to townships. He has imparted knowledge from his experiences at world architectural events, lectures in top design schools etc. He has a keen eye…
Exploring the often hidden spirit of the project – Featuring a Worksplace design by NGK Studio
“We like to explore the spirit of the project – something that is often hidden behind the functional requirements and project economics”, expresses Rahul Kadam, co-founder of NGK Studio. NGK Studio, located in Pune primarily works on Master Planning projects,…
Activity Based Working and being Employee Centric
In this conversation between Architect Rahul Kadam of NGK Studio and workplace transformation expert Sibani Sarma from Idream, they discuss the importance of activity based working in being ‘employee-centric’. This is from a series of conversations titled ‘Reframe’, presented by…
The Role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Organizations are recognizing the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as an increasingly potent tool for advancing diversity and inclusion at the wokplace. These voluntary, employee-driven affinity groups serve as instrumental forces in nurturing a feeling of belonging, championing the…
Space as a starting point for innovation
A mutual fund from Parnassus Investments, comprised exclusively of companies with outstanding workplaces, has given a 9.63 percent annualized return as against an overall S&P index of 5.58 during the same period. Investing in workplace happiness ensures organisations stay on…
Gallopper signature song live
Dikshu rendering the signature song at the first edition of Gallopper Talks in Mumbai, March 2015. Gallopper Talks is a series of inspirational talks celebrating innovation and success stories from the construction industry.
Where were you when ‘Eureka’ happened?
Do you remember the last time the spark of an idea popped up in your head? That Eureka moment? Do you remember where you were when that happened? Chances are high that you were NOT sitting on a work desk,…
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…
“Crowdfunding – Friend or Foe” – A report
Last Friday, the 26th of February, 2016 saw a motley audience step away from their work, to in attend a Talk and participate in a simulation on Crowdfunding by Prof. John Hoffmire of Oxford University. The event was organised by CRISP…
