Technology, a double edged sword

A pre-pandemic interview between co-working pioneer Alex Hillman and workplace transformation expert Parthajeet Sarma, discusses various aspects of the modern workplace and the impact of technology on work habits and productivity. Hillman emphasizes the need for employees to have control…
Future-proofing Facility Management: Strategies for Relevance in the Hybrid Workforce

As organizations increasingly adopt the Hybrid Work model, the demand for traditional commercial real estate is changing, if not waning. This brings up the question about the relevance of the traditional role of Facility Managers. To remain relevant in this…
Embracing Equality in Hybrid Work: Nurturing a Unified Organizational Experience

In today’s dynamic work landscape, organizations are adopting hybrid work models, offering employees the flexibility to work from the office or remotely. While this approach presents numerous benefits, it also poses challenges in maintaining a cohesive work culture and ensuring…
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…
Emerging Workplace Trends of 2023: Why one must Tread with Caution

As we cross the halfway mark of 2023, we look at 8 top emerging workplace trends of the year. We also look at each trend critically and highlight why we need to be prudent and scratch the surface a bit.…
Communicating effectively sans Water Cooler moments

In a virtual talk, Karen Plum, Director of Research & Development at AWA, discussed the importance of water cooler moments and relationship building in the context of remote work. Plum shared key insights from extensive academic research spanning over two…
Barbie and Oppenheimer Unite for Hybrid Work

Here is some weekend read for you, crafted around the characters from the film Barbie and from the film Oppenheimer working together and adopting hybrid ways of working. In the vibrant city of Imaginopolis, there stood an extraordinary organization known…
Is everything really Back to Normal at the Workplace?

We hear some people say “everything is back to normal at the workplace” often these days. Some say this with a hint of “back to the way things were in the pre-pandemic era”. Is everything really back to the way…
Designing Spaces for Connection: An Interview with Architect Alhad Gore

In an engaging interview, Sibani Sarma from Idream spends time with renowned architect Alhad Gore to discuss the importance of space as a fulcrum for creating connections at the workplace. The conversation explores the integration of food as a focal…
Exploring the Shift towards a Non-Traditional Work Landscape

In a thought-provoking pre-pandemic interview between workplace transformation expert Parthajeet Sarma and remote work enthusiast Steve Munroe, the conversation delves into the growing phenomenon of individuals questioning the predetermined paths of their lives. Munroe shares his own experiences of breaking…


