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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
AI at Work: The HR Questions Companies Are Facing Now
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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
Formula Three: (Gen AI + VMVG Outcomes + L&D Agility) = The Future of Work
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 […]
Tech-driven design of workplaces
Architect Tithi Tewari, co-founder of Trezi, and Sibani Sarma from Idream engaged in a conversation about technology-driven design and its importance in creating employee-centric workspaces. They discussed the shift in the design industry, where the focus has moved from simply…
Overcoming Trust Deficit in a Virtual World
In a virtual talk by Karen Plum, (Director of Research & Development at AWA), she discussed the importance of trust and how it can be challenged when working apart from one another. Plum, who has spent several years investigating knowledge…
Conversations and Interactions Shape Workplace Culture
With hybrid policies, AI integration, digital workflows, flatter hierarchies, organisations often focus intensely on systems, structures and strategy. While strategy decks outline direction, culture is truly experienced in the daily exchanges between peers, colleagues and teams. Workplace Culture is less…
People are happier in more beautiful surroundings, study confirms
Therefore, this research could be useful for informing decisions made in the design of our towns, cities and urban neighbourhoods, which affect …
How to get a quick creativity boost – Parthajeet Sarma
This article has been written by Parthajeet Sarma. He is a Chevening scholar (Oxford University), writer, award-winning innovator and entrepreneur. 18 years out of his over two decades of work experience, has been as an entrepreneur. Set up in 2003,…
Innovative Office Design Strategies for Space Optimization
Office space ranks as the second most significant expense for most businesses, trailing only behind employee salaries. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that this investment yields returns. Underutilized offices not only drain finances but also miss out on opportunities…
Top 5 Challenges impacting Professionals of the Interior Design Industry
In recent times there has been a huge change in the way the Interior Design Industry functions. Interior Design as an Industry has been a very recent inclusion in people’s lives in India and it had just about begun to…
Rajnish Jain – Burning pine needles to light up homes
Rajnish Jain, Speaker at Gallopper Talks 2016, enthralled the audience with his concern on the repleting natural resources of the Earth. In a world where economy is pitted against ecology, Avani strives to create business models for a better earth,…
