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Originally designed with employee engagement and wellness in mind, The Source H20 meets companies’ needs for safer and healthier workplaces in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Originally designed with employee engagement and wellness in mind, The Source H20 meets companies’ needs for safer and healthier workplaces in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/24/2020
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    Latest: Game-Changing Project Aligns With Return-To-Office Strategy - Originally designed with employee engagement and wellness in mind, The Source H20 meets companies’ needs for safer and healthier workplaces in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The Source H20
    New Facilities Construction

    Game-Changing Project Aligns With Return-To-Office Strategy

    Originally designed with employee engagement and wellness in mind, The Source H20 meets companies’ needs for safer and healthier workplaces in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Better Plants
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Energy Department’s Better Plants Partners Save $8.2 Billion

    Together, the 3,200 facilities that are part of the DOE’s Better Plants program have cumulatively saved $8.2 billion and 1.7 quadrillion British Thermal Units (BTUs) of energy.
    Workplace Culture

    Remote Operations Broaden Appeal As Enduring Workplace Option

    Eighty-two percent of business executives say their companies will not be reducing office space in the coming year, according to a new AICPA survey.
    COVID-19 pandemic and work
    Workplace Culture

    A Pandemic At Work: Employee Anxiety And Return To Work Demands

    A new report from Udemy provides a look at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on American workers and the workplace.
    employee health
    Safety

    CFOs Prioritize Workplace Safety And Employee Health

    As states start to lift COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, survey reveals CFOs expect changes in workplace safety measures. 
    Planned Companies
    Workplace Culture

    Planned Companies Donates PPE To Skilled Nursing Facilities

    In support of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the building services company has donated Personal Protective Equipment to two New Jersey skilled nursing facilities. 
    Ventilators
    Safety

    ZOLL To Increase Ventilator Production To 10,000 Per Month

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ZOLL Medical Corporation will increase production of ventilators 25-fold over recent production volumes.
    March Madness employee morale
    Friday Funny

    Friday Funny: Do Playoffs Pay Off At Work?

    When it comes to workplace morale, 78% of employees at companies that celebrate sports events like March Madness say they improve team spirit.
    energy efficiency and smart building investments
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Planned Energy Efficiency, Smart Building Investments Soar

    75 percent of organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency and smart buildings, according to Johnson Controls' 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
    MetLife Investment Management
    Energy Management & Lighting

    MetLife Recognized For Energy Efficiency Leadership

    MetLife Investment Management's 910,000-square-foot building in Washington, DC is a Better Buildings showcase project and saves 31% annually on energy costs.
    PepsiCo renewable electricity
    Environment

    PepsiCo To Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity In The U.S.

    PepsiCo's efforts in the U.S. will build upon its global progress in switching to renewable electricity in Europe and Mexico.
    Construction & Retrofits

    ASHRAE Breaks Ground On Global HQ Renovation Project

    The two-story, 66,700 square-foot building in Peachtree Corners, GA will showcase ASHRAE's best practices and help achieve its vision of a healthy and sustainable environment.
    office etiquette
    Friday Funny

    Friday Funny: Your Potty Mouth Is Not OK (The Blue Hair Is Fine)

    A new office etiquette survey from Accountemps reveals that bad language, pets, and political décor are the biggest workplace offenses.
    energy efficiency plans
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Companies Control Majority Of U.S. Energy Use, But Most Lack Efficiency Goals

    New ACEEE research finds that companies control about three-fourths of U.S. energy use, but most do not set energy-saving targets or have comprehensive efficiency plans.
    Office Recycling Resolutions
    Workplace Culture

    Toxic Cultures, Negative Behaviors Prevalent In The Workplace

    New report from EVERFI finds that negative stress, as well as high rates of toxic and negative culture, are common in the workplace.
    Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
    Sustainable Solutions & Technologies

    Bonnaroo Turns 180 Tons Of Trash Into Treasure

    With Help from Eco-Products, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival turned 180 tons of what would have been waste into compost after the four-day event.
    MLB
    Environment

    USGBC Announces 2019 Green Building Leadership Awards

    Microsoft and the Minnesota Twins are among the recipients to be recognized next month during the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Atlanta.
    Workplace Culture
    Workplace Culture

    Toxic Workplace Cultures Cost Companies Billions

    American businesses lost $223 billion over the last five years due to bad workplace culture, according to a new report from SHRM.
    Renewable Electricity
    Environment

    Unilever Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Across Five Continents

    The company's facilities across five continents have achieved 100% renewable grid electricity use, a year ahead of the company's global 2020 target.
    AI artificial intelligence
    Workplace Culture

    Most Employers Aren’t Worried About Unethical Use Of AI: Should They Be?

    Recent research from Genesys found that 40% of employers without a written policy on the ethical use of AI/bots believe their companies should have one: 54% of employees agree.
    political discussion
    Question Of The Week

    Do Political Discussions Affect Productivity?

    More than half of employees think politics don't affect productivity, but they also see little value in political discussions at work, according to new survey data from Clutch.
    office relocation
    Workplace Culture

    The Top 6 Benefits Of An Office Relocation

    Although office relocation can be an unwelcome distraction for some employees, moving your office can result in a more comfortable, productive, and appealing space for all.
    St. Louis Cardinals
    Environment

    EPA Recognizes St. Louis Cardinals’ Decade Of Reducing Food Waste

    Last year, the Cardinals and concessionaire Delaware North diverted more than 226 tons of food from landfills and donated almost 10 tons of food equal to 13,000 meals to those in need.
    headquarters
    Environment

    Canon Canada HQ Earns LEED® Gold Certification

    The 180,000-square-foot, five-story building includes elements that encourage collaboration, foster well-being, and promote practices that reduce its carbon footprint.
    Portland, Oregon
    Environment

    Insurance Company Earns Sustainability At Work Gold Certification

    In recognition of its commitment to sustainable practices—including recycling, landscaping and transportation efforts—Standard Insurance Company received Portland's Sustainability at Work gold workplace certification.
    political expression policy
    Workplace Culture

    Do Political Expression Policies Belong In The Workplace?

    A political expression policy outlines acceptable political discussions, helps avoid a hostile workplace, and provides legal protection for companies. But few employees think their company should have one.
    Redner’s Markets
    Safety

    Pennsylvania Grocery Chain In Safe Floors Spotlight

    In honor of National Safety Month, New Pig has launched a program to recognize the country’s safest floors and workspaces.
    waste prevention and recycling activities
    Environment

    EPA Recognizes 2018 WasteWise Winners

    The 10 winning organizations collectively prevented and diverted over 356,000 tons of waste from entering landfills, saving them over $19.6 million in landfill fees.
    legalized marijuana
    Workplace Culture

    Businesses Aren’t Ready To Manage Marijuana In The Workplace

    More than one-third of business owners with fewer than 500 employees are not yet prepared to manage the impact of legalized marijuana on the workplace.
    Mars petcare
    Friday Funny

    Friday Funny: This Corporate HQ Has Gone To The Dogs

    With the opening of its new North American headquarters in Franklin, TN, Mars Petcare has unveiled the next generation of pet-friendly workplaces.
    onsite solar initiative
    Environment

    Bank Of America Reduces Energy Costs With Solar Panels

    Through its Onsite Solar Initiative, the company will install solar panels at more than 60 locations, including financial centers, ATMs, and offices.
    Unilever
    Environment

    Unilever North America HQ Earns LEED Platinum Certification

    The sustainably-built, energy-efficient Unilever headquarters was also named Commercial LEED Project of the Year by the New Jersey chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.
    remote work
    Workplace Culture

    Given A Choice, Most Knowledge Workers Would Leave Cities 

    A new Citrix study explores how location impacts job satisfaction and success, and the role that flexible and remote work can play in enhancing both.
    recycling programs
    Environment

    Crossville Announces 2018 Recycling Program Milestones

    The tile maker's all-time recycling total nears 126 million pounds of fired waste diverted from landfills due to its Tile Take-Back and TOTO USA recycling programs.
    World Autism Awareness Day
    Workplace Culture

    World Autism Awareness Day: Challenging Companies To Rethink Work Environments     

    Office design plays an essential role in reducing stress for adults with autism, who may have sensitivities to noise, bright lights, and social interactions common at work
    robotics
    Question Of The Week

    Can Robots Do A Better Job Than People?

    More than half of U.S. managers think robots and automation do higher quality work than humans, according to a study by MindEdge/Skye Learning.
    workplace misconduct
    Workplace Culture

    Most Workplace Misconduct Is Never Reported

    A Gartner survey found that just 41 percent of workplace misconduct is reported, and fear of retaliation is a primary reason witnesses keep mum.
    National Napping Day
    Workplace Culture

    Are You Celebrating National Napping Day?

    The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated asked workers worldwide, "What would you do with more time?" Did more sleep make the list?
    Honda Manufacturing Plants
    Environment

    Four Honda Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification

    Marysville, East Liberty, and Anna auto manufacturing plants in Ohio, plus a fourth in Greensburg, IN achieved U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certification for outstanding energy efficiency in 2018.
    cyber demands
    Technology

    Organizations Not Ready To Tackle Cyber Demands

    Lack of cyber talent, budget, and operational alignment are top challenges, according to a new report from Deloitte.
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