Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Frontline workers report lower satisfaction, higher burnout, and far less flexibility than office staff. [...]
Hybrid work fuels surge in device theft and visual hacking, as Kensington warns cheap physical locks could avert multimillion‑dollar breaches. [...]
Over half of Mexican workers feel demotivated in January; flexibility, leadership, and well-being strategies are crucial for engagement. [...]
As audit committees get down to business, they face risks related to technology but also can empower their organizations to use technology as a tool to fight fraud. [...]
If people don't go to the office, then all of the infrastructure built to support workers stops being viable. Remote and hybrid work are reshaping downtown economies, and restaurants are [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
How rapid urbanization, corporate expansion, and flexible workspaces are shaping demand patterns and product innovation in the West Africa office furniture market. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
Frontline workers report lower satisfaction, higher burnout, and far less flexibility than office staff. [...]
The company's CEO and director of HR discuss the offerings and policies that create flexibility and build loyalty and retention. [...]
Elizabeth Carlson-Manathara, an associate professor at Laurentian University, explains why faculty has taken the step of walking off the job and, as many can imagine, LU’s insolvency and its fallout [...]
Housing in college, especially at Ohio University, is hard to come by; this is why so many people apply to be a resident advisor. The coveted role is one of [...]
JLL Research shows lower workplace satisfaction compared to office workers, highlighting need for human-centered approach [...]
AI at the Workplace
Physical AI Explained: How LLM-Powered Robots Are Entering the Workforce
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Mental Health at Work
Frontline workers report lower satisfaction, higher burnout, and far less flexibility than office staff. [...]
The company's CEO and director of HR discuss the offerings and policies that create flexibility and build loyalty and retention. [...]
Elizabeth Carlson-Manathara, an associate professor at Laurentian University, explains why faculty has taken the step of walking off the job and, as many can imagine, LU’s insolvency and its fallout [...]
Housing in college, especially at Ohio University, is hard to come by; this is why so many people apply to be a resident advisor. The coveted role is one of [...]
JLL Research shows lower workplace satisfaction compared to office workers, highlighting need for human-centered approach [...]
Future of Work
Automation: The Future of Work and Creativity
Restoration and Reuse of Heritage Buildings in Mumbai
D.N. Road, a North–South commercial arterial road, starting from the Crawford Market, linking Victoria Terminus, leads to the Flora Fountain at the southern end of the road. Taking a walk down the road in South Mumbai, one will notice that the entire stretch of…
The Impact of AI on the Future of Work
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of work, ushering in a new era of automation, innovation, and adaptation. With advancements in machine learning, robotics, and natural language processing, AI is poised to have a profound impact on the future…
Gen Z at the Workplace : A panel discussion with Gen X, Y, Z and a baby boomer
Gen Z is the first fully digital generation that is entering the workplace now. Suddenly the Millennial will become a boss to them, from being the ‘new kid on the block’. This changes the dynamics at the workplace. An engaging…
Restoring the Taj
Chetan Raikar at Gallopper Talks Celebrated Structural Engineer and Restoration Architect, Mr. Chetan Raikar, Chairman and Managing Director of Structwel Designers and Consultants discloses the hair raising story of how he had to restore a blood soaked site following…
WHAT IS DESIGN PROCESS ?
“Do what you love” is what Gauri Argade strongly believes in. “Design is not a purpose, but a passion!” is Gauri’s philosophy. She says, “design is an art which showcases ‘Passion’, ‘Beauty’ and ‘Creativity’.” Following this mantra, she derives uniqueness in…
Merging aesthetics and functionality – Rohan Haksar
RRH Design started out of Rohan Haksar’s interest in merging aesthetics and functionality. It is this philosophy which ensures that they innovate and design and that no two projects are even remotely the same. RRH Design, a boutique architectural studio, designs…
The sun never knew how great it was until it struck the side of a building – Louis Kahn
This is an article of a series on the masters of Architecture. Louis Kahn was born in Pärnu, Estonia, on February 20, 1901. His family immigrated to the United States when Kahn was a child. Louis Kahn attended Philadelphia’s Central…
The story of Linda’s transformation | Work Made Easy | Episode 1
Welcome to “Work Made Easy,” a podcast hosted by workplace transformation expert Parthajeet Sarma that delves into the transformative power of simplicity in driving positive action and unlocking one’s fullest potential. In the inaugural episode, Parthajeet shares a compelling story of transformation featuring Lisa Whited and provides insightful analysis on the key takeaways from this […]
Water has always inspired the artist, because freedom is essential to both
“Water has always inspired the artist, because freedom is essential to both”. This simple principle is central to Serge Morana’s water design philosophy, the motto of his professional life, printed on every presentation folder of plans and technical brief he…
