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Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
In early October 2025, HP Inc. announced 14 new AI-powered products and services for hybrid work environments, including the introduction of the world’s first Neo:LED commercial portable monitor and enhancements [...]
A Newcastle-based accountancy and business services firm has completed an office refurbishment. PKF Smith Cooper Systems has modernised its office at… | North East | Accounting | Business Growth | [...]
From WeWork India’s IPO filing to spacetech breakthroughs, state rivalries, and global AI funding — here’s everything that shaped the startup ecosystem. Startup story [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
The nationalist who will replace Shigeru Ishiba has some policies that align with those of President Trump but could be too right-wing for her coalition partners [...]
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam on Saturday sent his congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her election as chairwoman of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a move likely to [...]
A viral video of a wife confronting her husband for spending “72 hours at work, only 16 at home” has sparked debate on men’s mental health, work-life balance, and emotional [...]
AI at the Workplace
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Mental Health at Work
The nationalist who will replace Shigeru Ishiba has some policies that align with those of President Trump but could be too right-wing for her coalition partners [...]
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam on Saturday sent his congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her election as chairwoman of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a move likely to [...]
A viral video of a wife confronting her husband for spending “72 hours at work, only 16 at home” has sparked debate on men’s mental health, work-life balance, and emotional [...]
Future of Work
The future comes in waves.
Finding Simplicity, for herself and for her clients; Architect Aarati Pai
“We design, we supervise, we build and we have a blast doing it all”, exclaims Architect Aarati Pai , who has been practicing for 2 decades with a wide range of experience across Interior Design, Architecture and Masterplanning. “And why…
Evolving with ever changing time and environment – Matai Associates
“In these fast changing times, the desire to keep abreast, requires exploration and understanding of emerging trends in all walks of life. Architectural Design has to address the spatial, physiological and technical needs of the users/consumers in this multi-cultural environment.…
What does the client have that designers often overlook?
The answer is of course Financial Freedom. Architects and Interior Designers build beautiful homes for clients; even better looking hotels and resorts. Often it turns out that the designer overlooks profitability of the project. One often hears architects saying (almost proudly) “I…
“Every element of our process is Design”- Co-founder Pranav Naik
“Our manifesto is one of atmospheric beauty, to understand what makes space? It cannot be what encloses it; however, the envelope of space is what gives it definition”, this is what Pranav Naik the co- founder of Studio Pomegranate firmly…
A building lives beyond the life of the Architect – Architect Hamir Smart
In a first of a series of guest articles this article was written and contributed by Architect Hamir Smart. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai and did a Masters in Advance Studies in…
Exploring the Shift towards a Non-Traditional Work Landscape
In a thought-provoking pre-pandemic interview between workplace transformation expert Parthajeet Sarma and remote work enthusiast Steve Munroe, the conversation delves into the growing phenomenon of individuals questioning the predetermined paths of their lives. Munroe shares his own experiences of breaking…
“Architecture is like music for a soul” – Architect Vipin Bakiwala
“Architecture is like music for a soul and each one should get the music he yearns for”, believes Architect Vipin Bakiwala, who completed B.Arch. from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur in 2004 and began working on his own, during the initial…
The Power of Music in the Workplace : Striking the Right Chord for Success
Organizations are exploring innovative ways to enhance employee experience and boost productivity. One such avenue gaining recognition is the strategic integration of music into the work environment. While personal preferences vary, the influence of music on mood, creativity, and collaboration…
Was rebuilding the Taj a bigger challenge, or was it something else?
Celebrated Structural Consultant and Restoration Architect, Mr. Chetan Raikar, Chairman and MD, Structwell Designers & Consultants – the man behind rebuilding the Taj, post the terror attacks, speaks about his biggest challenges. Here is a snapshot on what is it that…
