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
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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
The Future of Mortgage Jobs: Anonymous Matching and Data-Driven Recruiting with Mloop
The Barcelona Pavilion, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
The Barcelona Pavilion was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. It served as the German National Pavilion for the Barcelona International Exhibition, held on Montjuïc. The sleek and elegant design combined with rich natural material presented Mies’…
Translating clients’ ‘hopes, wishes and wants’ into ‘needs’ through Pre-Design
“Development activities that include design and construction are long drawn and expensive affairs, and sometimes a nightmare for all participants. Business risks to the client because of budget and schedule over runs must be minimized if not eliminated entirely. And…
“Dream. Design. Discover. Deliver”, the unique ethos of DCA Architects
Amit Aurora along with Rahul Bansal, both architecture graduates of 1993 from the esteemed School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, founded DCA Architects in 1996. Envisioned as a 360 degree integrated architecture and interior design solutions firm with a…
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…
Raja Manohar , Architect turned techie
Raja Manohar is an Indian entrepreneur who runs mobile technology-driven businesses. He is the Founder and CEO of Hexolabs Interactive, a mobile value added services company offering services in emerging markets such as India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya and Brazil. His…
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…
Creating Female-Friendly Workplaces: 6 Essential Strategies
The global workforce is evolving, with more women taking on leadership roles and making significant contributions across various industries. However, many workplaces still face challenges in retaining female talent. Creating a workplace where women not only thrive but also want…
Nurturing Success by Building a Vibrant and Equitable Remote Work Culture
The global workforce landscape has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with remote work becoming increasingly prevalent. This shift has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing organizations to adapt quickly to remote work arrangements. While remote work offers…
Is universal basic income the solution to technological unemployment?
These technologies promise to cause seismic shifts in the world of work, and so … is gearing up to implement changes to secure its economic future.
