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
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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
“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 Role of Leadership in Driving Cultural Change in the Workplace
Within the ever-changing dynamics of contemporary workplaces, organizational culture plays a pivotal role in shaping an organization’s identity and determining its success. This culture encapsulates shared values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors that characterize a workplace, essentially forming an invisible force…
Maker’s Asylum: Where Ideas and Passion Collide
In a pre-Covid interview, workplace transformation expert Parthajeet Sarma engages in a conversation with Vaibhav Chhabra, founder of community makerspace Maker’s Asylum. The discussion revolves around the unique environment of Maker’s Asylum, where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to…
Technology, a double edged sword
A pre-pandemic interview between co-working pioneer Alex Hillman and workplace transformation expert Parthajeet Sarma, discusses various aspects of the modern workplace and the impact of technology on work habits and productivity. Hillman emphasizes the need for employees to have control…
Measuring Productivity for Knowledge Workers
It is not easy to measure productivity for knowledge workers. In the rapidly evolving landscape of work, discussions surrounding the productivity of knowledge workers have taken center stage, fueled by the widespread adoption of hybrid work models by companies. This…
I believe in God, only I spell it Nature – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Waters
Falling Water or Kaufmann Residence is a house designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in western Pennsylvania, 69 km southeast of Pittsburgh. The home was built partly over a waterfall on Bear Run in the Mill Run section of Stewart Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the Laurel Highlands of the…
We are what we are because of you Sir. RIP Ar. Charles Correa.
“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” – Maya Angelou We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of the doyen of Indian Architecture, Architect Charles…
The Role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Organizations are recognizing the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as an increasingly potent tool for advancing diversity and inclusion at the wokplace. These voluntary, employee-driven affinity groups serve as instrumental forces in nurturing a feeling of belonging, championing the…
Walkie Talkie Building in London
The Walkie Talkie is a large skyscraper in the city of London. The official name of the building is 20 Fenchurch Street, but the nickname has become so popular that almost no one refers to the official name. The nick…
