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Flexible working: opportunity or challenge?

03 November 2023
Flexible working: opportunity or challenge?

"We are honored to have had so many people join us in our newly refurbished Arper showroom in Dubai last night, academics, to industry professionals to the future young minds that will continue to shape our societies and how we work.

At Arper, we have been transforming the project of living from an idea into a strategic approach, attempting to interpret this wide ranging complex concept not only from one perspective but also that of a larger cultural understanding. It is with that in mind that we opened our doors to host our first Design Debate to further investigate flexibility at work – the challenges and opportunities."


Justine Welch, Regional Sales Director Middle East and India.

In today's rapidly evolving work environment, flexible working arrangements have sparked both enthusiasm and scepticism. Is it the way of the future, benefiting both employer and employee? Or does it risk eroding traditional work ethics and team dynamics? Our debate aimed to provide an exhaustive analysis of this pressing issue. 

In today's rapidly evolving work environment, flexible working arrangements have sparked both enthusiasm and scepticism. Is it the way of the future, benefiting both employer and employee? Or does it risk eroding traditional work ethics and team dynamics? Our debate aimed to provide an exhaustive analysis of this pressing issue. 

 

With insights from distinguished academics and seasoned practitioners, we had a thoughtful discussion that explored the multifaceted impacts of flexible working.

 

Moderator: Oliver Baxter from Maven

 

Joining the conversation: 

Goffredo Puccetti, Associate Professor and A&H Visual Design Lab Director, New York University Abu Dhabi

Albert S. Fakhoury Ph.D., President of Council-CIAAD, Founder & Director Innovation & Sustainability Centre, Canadian University Dubai

Carla Conte, Founder & Creative Director, Brand Creative

Laila Al-Yousuf, Design Director/Partner, Say Studio

Arper Showroom

U-Bora Tower

Business Bay, Dubai United Arab Emirates

In the lead up to Dubai Design Week, we also hosted a cocktail party in the beautiful setting of Bussola, to present our 2023 collections and enjoy a night of networking and fun. 

Debate on flexible working in Arper's showroom in Dubai

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Debate on flexible working in Arper's showroom in Dubai

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Debate on flexible working in Arper's showroom in Dubai

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Debate on flexible working in Arper's showroom in Dubai

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Debate on flexible working in Arper's showroom in Dubai

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Debate on flexible working in Arper's showroom in Dubai

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Debate on flexible working in Arper's showroom in Dubai

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Debate on flexible working in Arper's showroom in Dubai

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