Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Hybrid work can make it harder to identify employees for promotion, but these practices can change that. [...]
As politicians and employers push people to work longer hours and return to the office, researchers argue that productivity depends on more than time spent at a desk. Better-designed jobs, [...]
An NYC keynote speaker and futurist is a consulting expert, business strategist and thought leader who helps businesses, executives, entrepreneurs, and conference audiences understand emerging trends, anticipate future developments, and [...]
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Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Want staff back in the office? The luxury suites in a renovated heritage building in George Street come with boardroom booze and a chauffeured Bentley service. [...]
Bates Smart promotes four new studio directors — Nicole Coutts, Mary MacKillop, Peter Ohnrich and Lucy Sutton — across architecture and interior design. [...]
Hout is a refined lounge and chair family that seamlessly combines the timeless warmth of wood with a distinctive, modern silhouette. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
Sally Alwan, orthodontic clinical development advisor at mydentist, shares how she's grown her career and found balance as a working parent. [...]
Housing Today's latest quarterly report asks HR and people professionals what the good employer of the future looks like - and how the sector's offer may need to change by [...]
James Graham’s new play, ‘The Standard of Living’, shows that the great economist still has much to teach us [...]
Joe Jordan ’95, P ’25, P ’28 draws on his W&M liberal arts & sciences background as he leads the world’s largest pizza chain [...]
AI at the Workplace
Employees are terrified of your AI rollout #ai #workplace
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Mental Health at Work
Sally Alwan, orthodontic clinical development advisor at mydentist, shares how she's grown her career and found balance as a working parent. [...]
Housing Today's latest quarterly report asks HR and people professionals what the good employer of the future looks like - and how the sector's offer may need to change by [...]
James Graham’s new play, ‘The Standard of Living’, shows that the great economist still has much to teach us [...]
Joe Jordan ’95, P ’25, P ’28 draws on his W&M liberal arts & sciences background as he leads the world’s largest pizza chain [...]
Future of Work
Will AI Replace Actors? The Real Future of Film Is Already Here.
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…
Scaling down details to make children friendly spaces – Mrinal Bhatia
To have a conversation about Peppa pig, sea astronauts, gymnastics or play kitchen-kitchen with my toddler clients has been tougher than sketching the skyline of Chicago at -4 degrees with my fingers numb wrapped in woollen gloves for a sketching…
How to get a quick creativity boost – Parthajeet Sarma
This article has been written by Parthajeet Sarma. He is a Chevening scholar (Oxford University), writer, award-winning innovator and entrepreneur. 18 years out of his over two decades of work experience, has been as an entrepreneur. Set up in 2003,…
What is Design Thinking ?
Design Thinking is a proven and repeatable problem-solving methodology that any business or profession can employ to achieve extraordinary results. The process of design is very important and any profession can benefit by employing design thinking and achieve better results.…
Making buildings Sustainable is no longer an option- Amit Khanna
“We do not fear the abundance of information available to clients. Rather than fight for control over the process, we embrace our clients’ awareness and allow them to participate in the evolution of the design”, propels Amit Khanna who is…
A stickler for detail – Urvi Singhania
A meticulous eye for detail and style from early days combined with an urge to create design and bring it to life, brought Mumbai based designer Urvi Singhania to do a foundation course on the principles of design at B.…
Navigating the Future of Work: Unveiling Essential ‘Wing Skills’ for Lifelong Success
We love this TED talk by Walter Vandervelde. It provides a fresh perspective on the future of work and offers practical advice for personal and professional growth. Here are the reasons why we find it inspiring: Engaging storytelling: The speaker…
Creating a balance between green, luxury and economy
“Eco-engineering to make affordable Green”, is the unique selling proposition of Bhuvan Ashish, an architect whose motive is to create meaningful and sensible spaces which are self sustaining in nature. Every design element is thoroughly scrutinized before implementation, to its…
How Hybrid Work Allows Professionals To Pursue A Post-Graduate Degree
In the evolving workspace landscape, the hybrid work model, which combines both remote and in-person work, is rapidly gaining traction. While it was born out of necessity due to global events, it’s now becoming a preference for many. This model…
