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
6 tips & tricks to Get Paid without Offending the Client
Chasing receivables as a consultant can be tricky—clients often delay due to cash flow issues. Learn practical strategies to secure timely payments, from clear terms and early-payment benefits to building client relationships, using leverage wisely, and knowing when to cut your losses.
The Brain Deserves a Break on Weekends
In our fast-paced and demanding modern world, our brains are constantly processing information, making decisions, and solving problems. With the rise of technology and the ever-increasing demands of work and personal life, it is crucial to recognize that our brains…
Architect Madhavi Desai, professor, writer and speaker, and most of all a committed feminist – a Trail Blazer!
“To ask how I feel about writing is to ask how I feel about architecture”, fervently exclaims Madhavi Desai, renowned architect and a passionate writer, at the advent of publishing (By Routledge, UK) the very first such book in South…
The Space becomes a Medium of Thematic Expression – Harsh Patel
“More than architecture, it was a lesson to discover myself; thrashing out beliefs to their extremes and gaining the courage to express it”, ponders Harsh Patel who completed his graduation in architecture from CEPT University.He strongly believes that every project…
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…
AI and what it means for Organisations, Work and the Office
Webinar Wednesday, July 12 – 08:00 PT / 11:00 ET / 16:00 BST (60 minutes) There’s still time to register for the forthcoming webinar: ‘The truth about AI and what it means for organizations, work and the office’, taking place…
Delivering Design excellence and innovation- Architect Amit Aurora and Rahul Bansal
“Creativity is key to the design process”, believes Architect Amit Aurora who was recently enlisted among the Grandmasters of Design in 2016 (Society Interiors) and also chosen among the 10 most sought after workplace design professionals in the country (Commercial…
We do not believe in the separation or specialization of skills- Dipen Gada
“I walk slowly but I never like to go backward, and on the rare occasions that I do, it is for a long jump. I would like to be focused always”, utters Dipen Gada. Dipen Gada and Associates, popularly known…
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…
