Is Hand Washing Happening In Your Workplace?
The Healthy Hand Washing Survey by Bradley Corporation reveals that 56% of workers have seen colleagues leave the restroom without washing their hands.
UPDATE: OSHA To Award $10.5M In Workplace Safety Training Grants
The Susan Harwood Training Grants are available to nonprofit organizations and will fund workplace safety and health hazard training and education.
Are Insider Threats A Cyber Security Risk In The Workplace?
In a new study from ObserveIT, the majority of respondents understand the definition of an insider threat, but data shows the risk of insider threats is growing rapidly.
Quiet Mark Launches In U.S. To Combat Noise Pollution
Proprietary testing program from the Noise Abatement Society offers support for nation’s health and well-being by helping to find the quietest solutions in over 50 product categories.
McDonald’s Opens New Global HQ In Chicago
The new nine-story building in Chicago’s West Loop exemplifies the company’s commitment to become a better McDonald’s, more closely connected to its customers.
Friday Funny: Is Your Job Making You Fat?
If you think your job is making you fat, you're not alone: 45% of workers say they've gained weight in their current job, according to new survey.
OSHA To Kick Off Safe + Sound Week
Over 200 organizations and businesses will partner with OSHA to promote the importance of workplace safety and health programs August 13-19.
IWBI Launches Global Network Of Concept Advisories
Experts from around the world will share their insights on the impact of 10 WELL concepts on human health.
Friday Funny: Is There A Jerk At Your Work?
Are you being treated like dirt at your job and don’t know what to do about it? A Stanford professor has created a guide to working with bullies, creeps, jerks, tyrants, tormentors, despots, backstabbers, and egomaniacs.
New Survey Template Measures Employee Belonging, Inclusion
The template helps companies determine areas of focus to foster an inclusive workplace for underrepresented groups across race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, and more.
Siemens Acquires Comfy App Company
Expanding its smart building solutions portfolio, Siemens has acquired Building Robotics, whose user-friendly Comfy app empowers building occupants.
Friday Funny: Are Managers More Rude?
Senior managers think people become less rude as they move up the corporate ladder, according to a recent survey. Employees have a different take.
Office Coffee Service: If You Brew It, They Will Work
In honor of National Donut Day, we take a look at the donut's favorite sidekick, coffee, and its potential for boosting employee productivity and retention at your facility.
Taking A Break
In offices that feature a variety of space types, breakrooms still remain a central draw.
The Productivity Problem In Office Design
Which aspects of the physical workplace impact employees most, and what can facility planners do about it?
Friday Funny: Surf By Day, Work At Night
As teleworking and coworking grows in popularity, the village of Tofino, British Columbia, is exploring the feasibility of creating a new community for global nomads.
Is There A Battle Over Temperature Raging In Your Office?
Fifteen percent of workers have argued with a coworker about office temperature, and 19 percent have secretly changed the temperature during the summer, according to a new CareerBuilder survey.
Question Of The Week: Do Better Lunch Breaks Make Better Employees?
The hour-long lunch break may be dead, and its demise may be killing employee job satisfaction at American workplaces, according to a recent survey by Tork.
Friday Funny: Do You Need To Chill?
Cold showers have long been recommended as a cure for the overly amorous. But can a chilly rinse off also cut down on sick days?
Employees The Focus Of New AAA HQ Interior Design
In keeping with the organization's mission, HGA designed the headquarters to include collaborative spaces and embrace a fun, road trip atmosphere.
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.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
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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