Beyond the Desk
News from the World of Work
Hybrid + Remote Work
Trends redefining remote and hybrid work.
- Hybrid Work
- Remote Work
The overhaul comes as the Canary Wharf district grapples with weaker demand for offices in the post-pandemic hybrid work era. Rival banks [...]

... work towards scaling up supporting infrastructure. The popularity of the hybrid vehicle, accounting for the majority of alternative engine sales [...]

... Work ForRetail 40 Under 40Rising StarsPACE100 Leading WomenNotable ... Jeep launched its first EV, the Wagoneer S, in January, and the Cherokee will be [...]

Commercial property markets are grappling with hybrid work's staying power. Citi's $1.5 billion bet comes as Canary Wharf office values slipped 20% [...]
... hybrid working policy, allowing staff to work up to two days a week from home. After the COVID-19 pandemic led to more working from home, office [...]

As strike action for thousands of BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) workers nears the two-week mark, the union's president says he wants remote work [...]

Remote work shouldn't become an excuse for excessive digital oversight or covert spying, they warn. The battle over worker rights in a digital economy. [...]

“I was like, 'Okay, this is cool, I can work from home and not spend ... Remote Work. Follow. You must be logged in to follow.Log InCreate free [...]

“With the increasing reliance on cloud services, remote work, and mobile access, businesses need to implement comprehensive security measures. [...]

... remote work and migrated to less-crowded markets, “U-Haul stated in its study. “More recently, big cities and their expanding suburbs are back to [...]
AI at Work + Workplace Designs
Redefining work: AI and design updates.
- AI at the Workplace
- Workplace Design Trends

“Economic instability, AI-driven job uncertainty, and sluggish job growth have made stability the priority over new opportunities, especially among [...]

Designing AI For Humanity: Explore the profound impact of AI on ... workplace, and ask better questions about education, inclusion and purpose. [...]

Her group is looking at the impact of artificial intelligence in the classroom — but also the impact of AI in the workforce students are preparing to [...]

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Supplied. Dubai: The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work [...]

A spokesperson said: “We already partner with external safety experts on this work, and we aim to establish more and deeper partnerships going forward [...]
Worklife Balance + Mental Health
Wellness at Work Insights.
- Work Life Balance
- Mental Health at Work
What began as a diversion became a lifelong passion and an essential part of his work-life balance. “By taking regular breaks from work [...]

... Work Life in Africa. Published on September 14, 2025. Africa has ... work-life balance. Marrakech, Morocco: Culture-Driven Productivity. [...]
... professional life. 2. Digital Work-life Balance Solutions - The rise of tools that assist in optimizing time off highlights an increasing demand [...]

Other aspects of well-being, including work-life balance, health, social connections, and housing, also scored lower this year. Young adults [...]

... job. As things have evolved over the last few decades, many people have talked about work-life balance. Downtime, flexibility, a path for [...]

From depression to suicide risk, 10 studies show how workplaces are sabotaging mental health. We spend roughly one-third of our adult lives at work [...]

... mental health as their primary condition. In 2002, poor mental ... work to be a strong preventative factor where it comes to poor mental health. [...]

One of those nonprofits is the Vietnamese American Youth Alliance (VAYA), which has received $65,000 toward this work to support the organization's [...]

As fall approaches, F. Scott Fitzgerald quotes, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” I have been working on a book for the [...]

Before working at M Health Fairview, McCoy was a staff member at ... mental health professional, Carpenter said. Even if someone can't [...]
AI at the Workplace
Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI












From our YouTube Channel
Enhancing Workplace Experience through Design I Zainab Mukadam with Sibani Sarma I Bristol Reframe
🔗 Dive into this captivating episode of the video series, "Reframe", where thought leaders engage in an insightful conversation about creating employee-centric workplaces. In the post-COVID world, employee-centricity holds great importance, particularly in the context of the hybrid work model.
🌟 We want to express our gratitude to the esteemed office furniture brand, Bristol, for collaborating with Blend to make this episode of #Reframe a reality.
Explore the nuances of #EmployeeCentricity, #WorkplaceStrategy, and #WorkplaceDesign in the ever-evolving landscape of hybrid work. Witness the seamless integration of technology and design, which has the power to redefine our work environments and create a harmonious fusion.
🎬 Join us for this illuminating episode as we uncover the future of workspaces, featuring insights from #ZainabMukadam, #ArchitectSibaniSarma, and the collaborative efforts of #BristolFurniture and #BlendWorld.
#WorkplaceEnhancement #DesignSolutions #EmployeeWellness #HybridWorkplace #OfficeFurniture #InnovativeDesign #FutureOfWork #ThoughtLeaders #HybridOfficeSpaces #EmployeeJourney #WorkspaceEvolution #CollaborativeDesign #cushman #CushmanandWakefield
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Hybrid & Remote Work
- Hybrid Work
- Remote Work
The overhaul comes as the Canary Wharf district grapples with weaker demand for offices in the post-pandemic hybrid work era. Rival banks [...]

... work towards scaling up supporting infrastructure. The popularity of the hybrid vehicle, accounting for the majority of alternative engine sales [...]

... Work ForRetail 40 Under 40Rising StarsPACE100 Leading WomenNotable ... Jeep launched its first EV, the Wagoneer S, in January, and the Cherokee will be [...]

Commercial property markets are grappling with hybrid work's staying power. Citi's $1.5 billion bet comes as Canary Wharf office values slipped 20% [...]
... hybrid working policy, allowing staff to work up to two days a week from home. After the COVID-19 pandemic led to more working from home, office [...]

As strike action for thousands of BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) workers nears the two-week mark, the union's president says he wants remote work [...]

Remote work shouldn't become an excuse for excessive digital oversight or covert spying, they warn. The battle over worker rights in a digital economy. [...]

“I was like, 'Okay, this is cool, I can work from home and not spend ... Remote Work. Follow. You must be logged in to follow.Log InCreate free [...]

“With the increasing reliance on cloud services, remote work, and mobile access, businesses need to implement comprehensive security measures. [...]

... remote work and migrated to less-crowded markets, “U-Haul stated in its study. “More recently, big cities and their expanding suburbs are back to [...]
Future of Work
Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI












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…
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…
SEJAL MODY: IN SEARCH OF FREEDOM THROUGH ART

The colors express emotion; textures express intention and the compositions express narration. This is true for most art, but this statement is unique to each artist. Born and raised in Mumbai, Sejal exhibited a keen interest and talent in the…
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.
Gallopper Talks 2016 Mumbai – A report

Gallopper’s 2016 began with a bang! Who says New Year’s resolutions last only last one week? Gallopper has been living the dream with multiple talk series, workshops and seminars lined up throughout 2016 and across India! In its second year…
ASHMI WAGHELA: SKY IS THE LIMIT

“A painter yes but a color consultant?” one queries warily. Ashmi Waghela by profession an Interior designer, color consultant and decor stylist, says her art and paintings are not just for visual delight, mental pleasure or even thought but designed…
Pre-Design is as important to architects and clients as diagnosis is to doctors and patients

Naresh Shah, an architect with a successful practice in the USA for 35 years, who claims to be neither a Pre-Designer nor a teacher, has been actually teaching Pre-Design across India for the past few years since his return. On his return…
Where were you when ‘Eureka’ happened?

Do you remember the last time the spark of an idea popped up in your head? That Eureka moment? Do you remember where you were when that happened? Chances are high that you were NOT sitting on a work desk,…
Daisy Narayanan, the lady behind Carfree Sundays, Edinburgh

Watch Daisy Narayanan in conversation with Architect Sibani Sarma, Founder of Gallopper | For Godrej Interio Talk the Walk | An interview series focused on the inspiration behind path-breaking works in the design sector.