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
🔥 HOT TAKE: AI is becoming a workplace skill. #aiatworkph
From our YouTube Channel
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
Transcending the boundaries of space – DCA Architects
DCA Architects, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm, based out of New Delhi, India was founded in 1996. The firm has accomplished architecture and design projects across diverse scales and typologies over the last two decades. At DCA, a conscious effort…
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 […]
Gallopper Talks | Co-creating the Future of Work
The 6th edition of Gallopper Talks was themed ‘Co-creating the Future of Work’ and featured change-makers doing short talks on how humans will live and work in the future. A highlight was a ‘Meet the Millennials’ interactive panel discussion, in…
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…
Longitudinal cities limit lateral thinking and innovation : A hypothesis
Back in the nineties, I used to commute between my workplace at Churchgate in the southern tip of Mumbai and my home at Andheri West, far north of it, on a daily basis. Work started at 9 am. At 8.45…
Creating new and refreshing structures – Anindita Chaudhary and KR Vishwanath
Experimentation, risk and meeting intelligent people drives Anindita Chaudhary, Founder of Studio of Creative Chaos (SoCC), and she is passionate about architecture, interiors, art, technology, adventure sports, cooking and travelling. Interestingly, she has tested a lot of things starting from…
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…
Bridging the East West divide
Maria Isabel Jimenez Leon, Spanish Architect and Sustainability Champion at Gallopper Talks regaled all on the east west divide, using light humour to drive home her points. She proves that a serious topic like Sustainability can be tackled with a…
Designing Spaces for Connection: An Interview with Architect Alhad Gore
In an engaging interview, Sibani Sarma from Idream spends time with renowned architect Alhad Gore to discuss the importance of space as a fulcrum for creating connections at the workplace. The conversation explores the integration of food as a focal…
