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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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: 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
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.
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.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
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A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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