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Friday Funny: Feeling Bitter? Need To Vent?
There’s an app for that. Artist Patrick Mimran has unveiled his new app BitterWorld, a platform for venting.
Four Healthcare Trends To Watch In 2019
JLL examines four healthcare industry trends for 2019 and beyond, including the power of the workplace to attract employees and reducing infections in healthcare facilities.
Friday Funny: Will The Super Bowl Make Employees “Sick?”
More than half of professionals know someone who has skipped work the day after a major sports event. How many football fans will show up for work at your facility on February 4?
Workplace Technology Falls Short When Compared To Consumer Tech
Employees wish their workplace technology was as easy and powerful as their personal technology, according to a survey by The Workforce Institute at Kronos.
OSHA Issues Final Rule To Protect Worker Privacy
The rule eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit worker injury and illness information from two specific forms to OSHA each year.
Most Americans Don’t Know How To Operate An AED
A new survey from Cintas found that 63 percent of Americans are not confident that they know how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Active Shooter Training Needed In The Workplace
More than a third of employed Americans are not confident they know what to do if an active shooter enters a building they are in, according to a new poll.
Smart Buildings And Workplace Strategies For The Future
Flipping the switch to LED lighting is no longer simply about optimizing energy use: When combined with sensors, controls, and networks, buildings become smart—gaining even greater efficiencies.
Friday Funny: Is A Tidy Office The Key To Happiness?
A cluttered work area can make employees unhappy and stressed. On the other hand, it could win you $5,000.
The Push Toward Gender Diversity In The HVAC Industry
In response to the labor gap and shifting trends, HVAC industry leaders are pushing to include more women in this traditionally male-dominated field.
Five Steps To Encourage Active Commuting
Only 3% of the American workforce commutes to work by bike or on foot with any frequency, despite many clear benefits.
Five Ways To Battle Holiday Weight Gain In The Workplace
Employers can make it a little easier for workers to resist holiday treats and stay healthy by providing nutritious choices in the workplace.
Friday Funny: It’s The Most Productive Time Of The Year
Despite the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a new survey finds worker productivity actually increases during this festive time of the year.
Wellbeing, Technology Drive Workplace Productivity
Employers are prioritizing total wellbeing and embracing technology to drive workplace productivity and employee satisfaction, according to a new survey from Buck.
Safety, Hygiene Create Happy, Productive Manufacturing Workers
Tork survey finds link between safe, clean, and orderly work environments, and the overall happiness of manufacturing employees.
Staying Smart And Safe: A Facilities Team Guideline
Consider these simple safety habits to prevent facilities workers from experiencing workplace injury.
Friday Funny: 15 Coolest Workplace Perks For 2019
Nap rooms, free beer, and on-site farmer's markets are just some of the creative job perks companies will use to lure employees next year.
Opioids In The Workplace: Employers Need To Act
A new survey by The Hartford shows opioids are having a growing impact on the workplace, and urges employers to take action now.
Employers, Workers Out Of Sync On Popular Office Perks
A recent survey from Robert Half shows that professionals want more choices when it comes to when — and where — they work.
Friday Funny: ‘Tis The Season To Be Shopping
Despite their bosses' concerns over productivity and security, 64% of employees plan to shop online at work this holiday season. Which cities are most guilty of "workshopping?"
Friday Funny: Here Come The Holidays!
Companies are full of holiday cheer this year: Most plan to host holiday parties to end 2018, and 41 percent will spend more than last year. (Don’t even think about skipping.)
The Toll Of Politics In The Workplace
Nearly all executives surveyed by Korn Ferry say they'll be happy when the U.S. mid-term elections are over.
Co-Working Expected To Rise Dramatically
Companies project nearly one-fourth of global workforces will use co-working spaces in five years, according to recent survey.
Cyber Security Readiness Requires Top To Bottom Commitment
Keeping data, devices, and networks safe and secure requires an all-hands-on-deck mentality, according to CompTIA security experts.
New Report Examines Next Level Of Workplace Safety
Despite a notable reduction in total workplace injuries, worker fatalities are at an eight-year high, with 5,190 people dying in 2016.
Workers In LEED Green Buildings Are Happier, Healthier, More Productive
Healthier, more sustainable buildings give employers a hiring edge to attract best in class talent, according to a new USGBC survey.
What Has Changed In Workplace Strategies?
In a fifth biennial global benchmarking study, “once alternative” workplace strategies were examined with insights from more than 130 organizations.
Friday Funny: Day Off With Dog
A Delaware pet supply company is now offering employees annual “Paw-ternity” leave as part of its benefits package. Do pet-friendly workplaces make for happier employees?
OSHA Awards $9.3M In Training Grants
The workplace safety and health training grants will help 74 nonprofit organizations educate workers and job creators.
69 Percent Of Employees Are Tired At Work
Workers in construction, transportation, manufacturing, and utilities have more risk factors for fatigue, but are less concerned about it, finds NSC report.
Question Of The Week: Do Flexible Work Arrangements Lead To Better Performance?
Half of employers feel productivity would increase under a compressed schedule, according to a new survey from The Creative Group.
OSHA To Address Whistleblower Issues In Finance Industry
Scheduled for October in Washington, DC, the meeting will solicit public input on whistleblower issues in the finance industry.
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.
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