Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid Work
Trends redefining hybrid work.
Visibility is only part of the problem as flexible working roles paying lower salaries can compound wealth issues over time [...]
A recent survey reveals flexible work arrangements are gaining traction, but stigma still prevents some employees from using them. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. [...]
As generative AI becomes embedded in academic workflows, plagiarism has changed its form. Today, AI-assisted misconduct is rarely obvious. It is engineered to remain unseen. [...]
At least 40 microschools were operating across NC last year with more on the way. The model blends aspects of private schools and homeschools. [...]
Workplace Designs
Workplace Design updates.
India's interior design industry has evolved dramatically over the past decade, transforming from a largely unorganised sector into a thriving ecosystem of [...]
Worklife Balance
Wellness at Work Insights.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says employees at the company must be ready to work hard and stay responsive, even on weekends. He said the job can be demanding but also [...]
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks about Uber's demanding work culture, emphasizing strong work ethic and high performance standards on The Diary of a CEO podcast. [...]
Dara Khosrowshahi became CEO of Uber in 2017. Prior to that, he worked as the CEO of Expedia. [...]
AI at the Workplace
3 Skills AI Cannot Replace Easily
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Mental Health at Work
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says employees at the company must be ready to work hard and stay responsive, even on weekends. He said the job can be demanding but also [...]
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks about Uber's demanding work culture, emphasizing strong work ethic and high performance standards on The Diary of a CEO podcast. [...]
Dara Khosrowshahi became CEO of Uber in 2017. Prior to that, he worked as the CEO of Expedia. [...]
Future of Work
Luma's AI Agents The Future of Creative Work
Bringing in Design Solutions that are contextually insightful – Ar. Uday Goswami
“A firm follower of a ‘process driven design approach’, I try to bring in design solution that is contextually insightful.” says Uday Goswami, an architect and designer, currently working on several projects in leading cities of India and East Africa. Uday…
Being a colour stylist, is quite simple, but not easy- Namrata Chandwani
“Open your mind to the magic of Colour” is the motto of Namrata Chandwani, a Mumbai based colour stylist who owns a colour blog, The Color Story. Namrata completed her Advance diploma in Interior Design from L. S. Raheja School…
The Barcelona Pavilion, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
The Barcelona Pavilion was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. It served as the German National Pavilion for the Barcelona International Exhibition, held on Montjuïc. The sleek and elegant design combined with rich natural material presented Mies’…
A building lives beyond the life of the Architect – Architect Hamir Smart
In a first of a series of guest articles this article was written and contributed by Architect Hamir Smart. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai and did a Masters in Advance Studies in…
FINDING YOUR BALANCE-WORKPLACE STRATEGIES
By 2020, millennials will occupy 50% of workplaces, many of them in decision making positions. The physical & digital form of workplaces has to reflect the needs and aspirations of a generation which has grown up in a digital age.…
“The Synergy of Sustainability: How Green Practices foster Employee Centricity”
Sustainable practices in an organization can indeed have a profound impact on employee centricity. When a company embraces sustainability, it not only benefits the environment and society but also fosters a more engaged and motivated workforce. Increased Employee Engagement: Sustainable…
4 Tips to achieve the elusive Work-Life Balance
Does striving for work-life balance and the focus on living a fuller, more complete life have to begin at the organizational level or is it you – the individual – who has to ensure it? Organisations implement various approaches –…
Architecture is mostly Common Sense – Laurie Baker
Laurence Wilfred “Laurie” Baker, born on 2 March 1917 , a British by birth was a practising Indian architect, renowned for his initiatives in cost-effective energy-efficient architecture and designs that maximized space, ventilation and light and maintained an uncluttered yet striking aesthetic sensibility. He…
Flexible Work Arrangements: Balancing Employee Preferences with Organizational Needs
The modern workplace has evolved significantly in recent years, reflecting changing attitudes toward work and a greater emphasis on work-life balance. One of the most prominent shifts has been the rise of flexible work arrangements, which provide employees with greater…
