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Most Employees Are Working From Home Due To COVID-19
In an attempt to balance employee needs with financial realities, organizations are employing a variety of approaches to time-off policies in response to COVID-19.
Friday Funny: Are We Ready To Work From Home?
Many employees are suddenly working from home to try to curb the COVID-19 outbreak. The Internet is ready with the memes.
COVID-19 Pandemic: 5 Tips To Help Employees Work From Home
Does your organization urgently need employees to work from home due to COVID-19? Try these five helpful tips.
Vision Problems Cost Billions In Lost Workplace Productivity
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, so Versant Health has created an infographic to illustrate how to prevent eye injuries in the workplace.
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.
New Guide To Preventing Serious Injuries, Fatalities Available
A new white paper from the Campbell Institute helps employers put serious injury and fatality prevention programs in place.
Is Your School Custodian The Coolest?
If your school custodian is top notch, take note: Cintas is accepting nominations for its 2020 Custodian of the Year contest.
Access To Water Impacts Employee Wellbeing, Productivity
Waterlogic survey shows offering access to hot and cold filtered water can increase employee wellbeing and productivity, and keep plastic bottles out of landfills.
Gen Z Drives Workplace Technology Purchasing Decisions
New research from Nintex reveals how organizations can make the most of the tech skills and experience of digital natives.
Facility Management Prioritizes Employee Health And Wellness
New Facility Management Trends & Insights survey from CORT reveals that employee health and wellness is top-of-mind as facilities continue to explore flexible workspace.
Friday Funny: Take Me Down The Construction Road
UPCO and hip hop recording artist Chingy produce “Old Town Road” song parody to promote careers in construction to Millennials and Gen Z.
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.
Why Flexible, Open Office Furniture Is Vital For Quickly Growing Companies
When done right, an open office can help the financial health of a business, and also enhance productivity and engagement for its hardworking employees.
House Of Representatives Passes Workplace Violence Bill
The legislation protects healthcare workers by requiring employers to implement comprehensive, worker-driven workplace violence prevention plans.
AR/VR Will Be As Common As Smartphones In The Workplace
New report shows that enterprise adoption of AR/VR will hinge on worker acceptance and the influence of consumer technology.
Are U.S. Employees The Happiest Employees?
A new global survey by Mindspace confirms that employees of large U.S. companies are happiest, but small to medium enterprises (SMEs) lag far behind.
OSHA Enforcement And Compliance Increased In 2019
In its mission to keep workplaces free of hazards, OSHA significantly increased the number of inspections and provided a record amount of compliance assistance during FY 2019.
Convention Center Composting Initiative Educates Employees
At the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, members of the facilities staff joined colleagues to learn what can be composted from the facility's waste stream.
Friday Funny: This Isn’t Santa’s Workshop
More than half of workers say they will shop online while on the job — or “workshop” — this holiday season, and 44% admit their productivity will take a hit.
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.
Most U.S. Knowledge Workers Would Quit To Work From Home
Nearly two-thirds of American knowledge workers believe traditional offices will be obsolete by 2030, according to Zapier report.
Women In Construction Industry To Get Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses
A new Autodesk and AGC grant program will help address the construction industry’s need for better-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women working at heights.
9 In 10 Employees Come To Work Sick, Survey Shows
One-third of professionals polled by Accountemps said they always go to the office with cold or flu symptoms.
Real Estate Execs Continue To See Value In Coworking
Many commercial real estate (CRE) executives expect to double commitment to coworking in next five years, according to survey by Cushman & Wakefield and CoreNet Global.
Is There A Safe Level Of Marijuana Use At Work?
According to the National Safety Council, no level of cannabis use is acceptable for those who work in safety sensitive positions.
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.
Friday Funny: Go Ahead, Give Your Boss A Thumbs Up
Americans are embracing the ability to use emoji in their written communications at work, as well as in their personal life, according to a new survey.
10 Tips To Avoid Workplace Injuries
To mark National Preparedness Month, a personal injury attorney shares tactics and tips for workers to protect themselves from serious on-the-job injuries.
Friday Funny: What If The Office Lottery Pool Finally Wins?
An employee dream come true could be a company nightmare if that office lottery pool finally wins and everyone quits. Today, you can insure anything from employees winning the lottery to paranormal abductions. Here are the craziest things you can insure in 2019.
Friday Funny: Is Your Co-workers’ Behavior NSFW?
American workers think their colleagues could behave better in the workplace, and that their co-workers' annoying conduct is having a negative impact on productivity and morale.
Manufacturing Facility Celebrates 7M Production Hours Without Lost Time
Since its founding more than 15 years ago, DENSO's Arkansas facility has been developing a variety of safety measures designed to protect its employees from hazards at work.
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.
Can Workplace Surveillance Methods Discourage Potential Employees?
Global survey finds that some workplace surveillance methods, including facial recognition technology, would discourage 64% of people from seeking employment with an organization.
Friday Funny: You Need A Quickie… Vacation
If you're anything like more than one-third of Americans, you haven’t taken a vacation in over two years. Here are some great ideas for a quickie.
NSC Names Verdantix Workplace Safety Research Partner
The National Safety Council’s “Work To Zero” initiative educates safety professionals about the potential that technology has to eliminate workplace fatalities and serious injuries.
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.
Managing Workforce Fatigue Maximizes Workforce Efficiency
Fatigue is often overlooked in employer safety programs, yet can be detrimental to an organization and put employees and their peers at risk.
Don’t Miss Your Last Chance For Best Friend Fridays!
All this month, the American Heart Association has been encouraging people to bring their furry best friend to work to help their hearts.
Does A Bear Rug Belong On An Expense Report?
A new survey of CFOs reveals that inappropriate reimbursement submissions are on the rise. Here are some of the most outrageous ones.
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