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, [...]
An NYC keynote speaker and futurist is a consulting expert, business strategist and thought leader who helps businesses, executives, entrepreneurs, and conference audiences understand emerging trends, anticipate future developments, and [...]
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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.
The Impact of Inspiring Office Environments on Cultivating Collaboration, Innovation, and Well-being
The design of office environments plays a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of collaboration, fostering innovation, and enhancing employee well-being. A shift from traditional, monotonous workspaces to inspiring environments has become a strategic imperative for organizations aiming to stay…
10 facts about Solar Energy
10 facts about Solar Energy you always wanted to know but did not know whom to ask The amount of solar energy that hits the earth in one hour could take care of all the earth’s energy needs for an…
Monitoring and surveillance technologies shift power dynamics in the workplace
In a work context, surveillance and data collection raise issues that go …. field of actors engaging on this issue; and informs policy on future of work.
“Future of Facilities Management” – FM Xchange, Development2020
Nimitt Karia and Tanvi Karia, Founders of ‘Development2020’, a multi disciplinary development and project management firm, with prime emphasis on the building industry, have recently released a White Paper on the Future of Facilities Management. With their keen interest and…
What does the client have that designers often overlook?
The answer is of course Financial Freedom. Architects and Interior Designers build beautiful homes for clients; even better looking hotels and resorts. Often it turns out that the designer overlooks profitability of the project. One often hears architects saying (almost proudly) “I…
Exploring Key Metrics for Evaluating Office Space Utilization
Efficiently managing office space is a critical aspect of enhancing workplace productivity. To achieve this, it’s essential to measure and analyze various utilization metrics. These metrics not only facilitate the improvement of office space management but also aid in creating…
5 tips to easy Green Designing
Green is no longer a colour for Architects and Interior Designers. It is the new Design Philosophy. Green design is about saving money, protecting the environment and protecting people’s health. Green design incorporates sustainable materials and design ideas aimed at…
Meet the 63 years young Architect, Bobbie Vijayakkar, an “origami maniac”
Bobbie Vijayakkar firmly believes, “Just because you are breathing at this moment…. that’s not living? But if you are pursuing your passion and also enjoying it….thats what is living!” And he lives his life by this dictum. The decisive, action oriented…
The Best is Yet to Come- Bhakti Popat
When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight or for present use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for; and let us think, as we…
