Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
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
“From Concept to Concrete”, work-mantra of Medha & Pavan Kakade
“From Concept to Concrete”, is the work-mantra of Kreative House – a young and vibrant, multi-disciplinary firm with a team of architects, interior designers, civil engineers, research assistants and surveyors. Founded in 2002 by Medha Kakade, who received her architectural degree from Appasaheb…
Webinars Reimagined: Innovations for Sparking Interest and Fostering Engagement
Webinars have lost their popularity. How can we make them interesting to encourage attendance and engagement ? [tta_listen_btn] To make webinars interesting and encourage attendance and engagement, here are some strategies you can consider: Select Compelling Topics: Choose topics that…
Navigating the Future of Work: Unveiling Essential ‘Wing Skills’ for Lifelong Success
We love this TED talk by Walter Vandervelde. It provides a fresh perspective on the future of work and offers practical advice for personal and professional growth. Here are the reasons why we find it inspiring: Engaging storytelling: The speaker…
Co-working Spaces for Collaboration and Innovation | Blast from the Past
In recent years, the importance of offices as a place for collaboration has gained much momentum. However co-working spaces have facilitated this basic human need for many more years. In a pre-pandemic talk delivered by MD of CCBA Designs, Ramprasad…
Maker’s Asylum: Where Ideas and Passion Collide
In a pre-Covid interview, workplace transformation expert Parthajeet Sarma engages in a conversation with Vaibhav Chhabra, founder of community makerspace Maker’s Asylum. The discussion revolves around the unique environment of Maker’s Asylum, where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to…
Predictions for the Future of Work?
Our editors came across this fascinating article from furniture major Herman Miller. They invited several designers across the US and Canada to a few workshops, and the findings of these were narrowed down to seven predictions how the future of…
Tackling Psychological Safety in Hybrid models of Work
I read in this article here about JP Morgan Chase asking all its 260,000 employees in the US to return to work in 60 days. The bank believes that working together in person is important for their culture, clients, businesses…
The Rise of the Nomad Employee: Redefining Office Space and Design in the Remote Work Era
The world of work has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by the rise of remote work. As employees increasingly embrace the flexibility and freedom that remote work offers, a new breed of worker has emerged – the…
SKILL DEVELOPMENT WILL LEAD TO INDIA’S NEXT BIG LEAP
“Do what you can, with what you have and where you are” is the firm belief of Nimitt Karia who has worked with, and on buildings designed by internationally renowned architects such as Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, Wilkinson Eyre, Arup…
