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
Is Your Workplace Quietly Killing Your People – and Your Future?
Behind every “high performer” running on fumes, every disengaged employee, and every quiet quitter lies a disturbing truth: work is wearing people down faster than they can recover.
Inclusivity Uncovered: Lisa Whited’s Insights on Diverse Workplaces
In a recent interview, Lisa Whited, an advocate for workplace equality and inclusion, sat down with Sibani Sarma to discuss her experiences and insights. Lisa, a self-proclaimed feminist and environmentalist, shared her perspective on the historical roots of workplace design,…
Thanks to Sponsors
Gallopper Talks thanks its organising team and sponsors, without whom the journey which has begun, would have been impossible.
Dr. Sumit Chowdhury – Global thought leader in the field of Smart Cities, Telecom and Information analytics
“I believe that Smartness is not a destination. It is not a ‘certificate’ that you will get at the end of project or a series of projects that will declare that you as ‘SMART’.” This is Dr Sumit Chowdhury’s view…
Blending Philosophy with Design- Himani Anand
“Design to me is the simplest mix of Form and Functionality and the inspiration for this is everywhere,” expresses Himani Anand, an Interior Designer from New Delhi. Interior designing was not her first choice for a profession: rather, it was…
Ensuring Success in Transformations : Decoding Workplace Change
As organizations find themselves navigating through a sea of changes, be it technological advancements, shifts in market dynamics, or internal transformations, change management emerges as the guiding compass in these turbulent waters, offering a systematic approach to navigate transformations effectively.…
The Power of Mindfulness in the Workplace: Fostering Well-being and Productivity
In today’s fast-paced and competitive work environment, the prevalence of workplace stress and burnout is undeniable. Not only do these factors jeopardize employee well-being, but they also have profound implications for the overall success of organizations. In response to these…
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…
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…
