29-year-old Malik, a talented graphic designer, often grapples with a profound sense of disconnection and feels undervalued at work. Despite his undeniable talent and boundless creativity, the cacophony of ringing phones and clattering keyboards in his open-plan office disrupts his concentration, leaving him adrift and
Microsoft calls it ‘The Next Great Disruption’ in work-life. With vaccinations ramping up all over, there has emerged a silver lining for companies to reopen their offices to accommodate more than the previously proposed workforce of 50%. However, as is all but common knowledge–these workplaces
The whole of the business world is iterating the concepts of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, wanting to have diverse teams and leadership. But doing so without knowing why diversity in business is crucial can be harmful. Implementing diversity initiatives just for the sake
Inclusivity is talked about so much, and in so many terms–which remain both broad and specific. Yet, it still remains a fertile, buzz-worthy topic. There is no shortage of new ideas regarding it that aren’t generated regularly. More so than ever, when we talk about
People ignore design that ignores people” Frank Chimero -Designer When discussing work and workplaces—it eventually trickles down into the one more important element: people. Work happens with people, by people and around people. And the drive for organizations to chart the ladder comes directly from
People spend one-third of their waking time in their workplaces, which is why office environments play a major role in employees’ lives as well as health. A workplace can contribute to a person’s physical and mental well-being in several ways. Work-culture, job role, office settings,
Considering the numerous changes all around us during the pandemic, it has become necessary to keep ourselves informed about the newer dimensions. Be it about the changes in life at home or the reformed aspects of workplace life. While the former one depends greatly on
Yesterday, when I was on a con call with some of my clients, we faced some disturbances that made the call difficult and even awkward at times. There were pressure cooker whistles, internet disruptions, as well as doorbells ringing in the background, while we discussed
With the world pivoting towards a new kind of life that is healthier and safer, many cues would lead us to believe in a changing world. A world where social distancing is common and setting up work at home is better. But does this mean