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
Bird’s nest stadium, Beijing
Beijing National Stadium, officially the National Stadium also known as the Bird’s Nest is a stadium in Beijing. Beijing National Stadium, located at the south of the centerpiece Olympic Green, is a stunning landmark building , which staged the 2008 Olympic Games from 8 August…
Barbie and Oppenheimer Unite for Hybrid Work
Here is some weekend read for you, crafted around the characters from the film Barbie and from the film Oppenheimer working together and adopting hybrid ways of working. In the vibrant city of Imaginopolis, there stood an extraordinary organization known…
Positivity at the Workplace
Introduction: In a recent conversation between Architect Vistasp Bhagwagar, co-founder-AVA, and workplace strategist Sibani Sarma from Idream, the importance of design in creating employee-centric workplaces that promote positivity, was discussed. Moon Talukdar, Associate Director – Bristol Furniture, joined in the…
Space as a starting point for innovation
A mutual fund from Parnassus Investments, comprised exclusively of companies with outstanding workplaces, has given a 9.63 percent annualized return as against an overall S&P index of 5.58 during the same period. Investing in workplace happiness ensures organisations stay on…
It’s Time for Your Company to Develop an Employer Value Proposition for Freelancers
How are you positioning your company to win with the labor force of today? Are you attracting … The future of work is total talent management. And the …
Architecture does not answer questions…. believes Rushabh Parekh
“Architecture does not answer questions; it asks questions. It does not solve problems; it creates problems” – Peter Eisenman’s quote, is what drives Rushabh Parekh who is an architect, educator and principal of the architecture and design practice RPDS. Rushabh…
Translating clients’ ‘hopes, wishes and wants’ into ‘needs’ through Pre-Design
“Development activities that include design and construction are long drawn and expensive affairs, and sometimes a nightmare for all participants. Business risks to the client because of budget and schedule over runs must be minimized if not eliminated entirely. And…
RIP Architect Zaha Hadid
All at Gallopper are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The Premier Architect passed away at 65. Hadid was being treated for bronchitis at a hospital in Miami and died of a heart attack in…
Enhancing Workplace Productivity through Thoughtful Architectural Finishes
The design of a workplace plays a crucial role in influencing the productivity and well-being of its occupants. While factors like layout, lighting, and furniture are commonly considered, architectural finishes often take a back seat in discussions about workspace design.…
