Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Hybrid work can make it harder to identify employees for promotion, but these practices can change that. [...]
As politicians and employers push people to work longer hours and return to the office, researchers argue that productivity depends on more than time spent at a desk. Better-designed jobs, [...]
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Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
Want staff back in the office? The luxury suites in a renovated heritage building in George Street come with boardroom booze and a chauffeured Bentley service. [...]
Bates Smart promotes four new studio directors — Nicole Coutts, Mary MacKillop, Peter Ohnrich and Lucy Sutton — across architecture and interior design. [...]
Hout is a refined lounge and chair family that seamlessly combines the timeless warmth of wood with a distinctive, modern silhouette. [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
Sally Alwan, orthodontic clinical development advisor at mydentist, shares how she's grown her career and found balance as a working parent. [...]
Housing Today's latest quarterly report asks HR and people professionals what the good employer of the future looks like - and how the sector's offer may need to change by [...]
James Graham’s new play, ‘The Standard of Living’, shows that the great economist still has much to teach us [...]
Joe Jordan ’95, P ’25, P ’28 draws on his W&M liberal arts & sciences background as he leads the world’s largest pizza chain [...]
AI at the Workplace
Employees are terrified of your AI rollout #ai #workplace
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Mental Health at Work
Sally Alwan, orthodontic clinical development advisor at mydentist, shares how she's grown her career and found balance as a working parent. [...]
Housing Today's latest quarterly report asks HR and people professionals what the good employer of the future looks like - and how the sector's offer may need to change by [...]
James Graham’s new play, ‘The Standard of Living’, shows that the great economist still has much to teach us [...]
Joe Jordan ’95, P ’25, P ’28 draws on his W&M liberal arts & sciences background as he leads the world’s largest pizza chain [...]
Future of Work
Will AI Replace Actors? The Real Future of Film Is Already Here.
Navigating Organizational Change with Philippa Hale: A Conversation-Centric Approach
In a recent video interview, Philippa Hale of AWA delves into the challenges faced by organizations when introducing new ways of working. While there’s often a focus on presenting grand visions and strategies, Hale emphasizes the critical role of effective…
Madhav Pai, Building cities with sustainable transport for all
“On the 8th of April 2002, I heard a speech that deeply inspired me and forever changed the way I think. Enrique Penalosa, the ex Mayor of Bogota spoke of his vision to build cities for children’s happiness and not…
The Power of Storytelling: Boosting Employee Engagement in the Workplace
Employee engagement is a critical factor in the success and growth of any organization. Engaged employees are more productive, motivated, and committed to their work, leading to increased job satisfaction and overall company performance. In recent years, organizations have turned…
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…
Nurturing the quiet strengths of Introverts : Cultivating Inclusivity in the workplace
In a world that often celebrates extroverted qualities such as assertiveness, social prowess, and outspokenness, the contributions of introverts can easily be overlooked or misunderstood. Introverts bring a unique set of strengths and perspectives to the table, and it is…
Creating new and refreshing structures – Anindita Chaudhary and KR Vishwanath
Experimentation, risk and meeting intelligent people drives Anindita Chaudhary, Founder of Studio of Creative Chaos (SoCC), and she is passionate about architecture, interiors, art, technology, adventure sports, cooking and travelling. Interestingly, she has tested a lot of things starting from…
Office Interior Designing in changing Business Environment
With business environments getting more and more competitive, designing offices is getting less and less importance. This does not mean that organisations do not hire designers any longer. It is just that the expectations from the designers are changing very…
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…
Water has always inspired the artist, because freedom is essential to both
“Water has always inspired the artist, because freedom is essential to both”. This simple principle is central to Serge Morana’s water design philosophy, the motto of his professional life, printed on every presentation folder of plans and technical brief he…
