Exploring shifting work habits, the depth of spontaneous conversation, and the quiet power of nature. From hybrid workspaces to cherished traditions of connection, discover how shifts in how we live, work, and interact shape our sense of community and purpose.

Is hybrid work here to stay? Amazon has ordered staff back to the office 5 days, other CEOs say employees should work from wherever they want. This week, revisit our exploration of the highs and lows of hybrid working, what it means for people and what it means for business. – The Beautiful Truth 

It’s a beloved Bengali pastime. Deep, unstructured conversation – adda – isn’t just a form of small talk with strangers, it’s a cherished tradition of spontaneous, meaningful human connection – BBC

An ecologist finds an apt metaphor for healing in the rainforests she studies. As the only ecologist to have a Barbie doll created in their likeness, Nalini Nadkarni’s nephew tells the story of his aunt’s life in this short documentary – Psyche

What the rise of ‘super-commuters’ tells us about work. FT study the long-running trend of combining good jobs in urban centres with a peaceful rural life –  FT Working It Podcast 

Failure to lunch. An ethnographer’s perspective of desk-bound meals and how they reflect a broader shift away from community and collaboration – The New York Times

What does delight mean? Detective stories in bed. Meeting a friend. A walking tour. Coming home. Delve into our series, No Hard Feelings, to learn the history of the emotion and it’s role in our lives today. – The Beautiful Truth