No Such Thing As A Quiet Cubicle
From keyboard clicks to coworker chit-chat, workplace noise affects employee focus, cognition, and productivity.
Is Your Office Ready To Help Protect Employees?
As an employer or facilities manager, here's what you can do to help get employees back to work safely.
Organizations Need To Address These Critical Facets Of Hybrid Work
New survey shows employers must prioritize mental health, remote options, and improved technology to promote employee advocacy and better work-life balance.
The Triumvirate Of Cleanliness For 2022
As we approach the summer of 2022, facility managers should keep the Triumvirate of Cleanliness in mind.
International WELL Building Institute Launches 12 Measures Of Health, Well-Being
New framework designed to help organizations lead with health and humanity across their organizational culture, strategy, and ESG performance.
Are Workers Ready To Return To The Office?
Majority of companies want staff back on-site, but half of employees surveyed said they'd look for a new job if required to be in the office five days a week.
Honoring School Custodians: It’s Time To Cast Your Vote!
Cintas has revealed the 10 finalists in its nationwide 2022 Custodian of the Year contest. Read their stories and vote for your favorite by April 15.
OSHA Announces More Than $3M In Workplace Safety Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor will award $3.2 million in Susan Harwood grants for workplace safety and health training on infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
The New Workplace: Employees Want Privacy, Flexible Approach
Nearly 90% of companies plan to remain open in 2022, but employers are reluctant to adapt to a new workplace reality, study shows.
Is Your School Custodian At The Head Of The Class?
As Cintas kicks off its ninth annual Custodian of the Year Contest, now is the time to nominate your school's hardworking custodian.
Serious Injuries And Fatalities Insights White Paper Available
The leading cause of SIFs over the last three years was contact with an object or equipment, according to ISN’s latest Serious Injuries and Fatalities White Paper.
COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan
Employees no longer think there will be a “return to normal” when it comes to work, and wish employers would make plans accordingly.
Walker & Dunlop Moves Into New Amenity-Rich Headquarters
Commercial real estate lender Walker & Dunlop's new Bethesda, MD headquarters is an example of bringing employees back to the office the right way.
Wellness At Industrial Sites Focus Of New Report, Fitwel Certification
The Center for Active Design (CfAD), with QuadReal, offers report with evidence-based guidelines for improved health and wellness at industrial sites. CfAD also unveils Commercial and Industrial Site scorecard for Fitwel certification.
Breaking News: SCOTUS Blocks Biden’s Workplace Vaccine, Testing ETS
The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration does not have the authority to impose workplace vaccine or testing requirements, blocking an OSHA ETS.
Uponor’s “Flexible First” Model Redefines Office Work
The company's redesigned office space will feature “neighborhoods,” or shared spaces for functional teams to collaborate while in the office.
What Are The Benefits Of Dogs In The Workplace?
Most pet owners say bringing their pets to work is important, but few companies allow it. Here are 10 tips for creating a pet-friendly workplace.
Multi-Sector Group Formed To Help Solve Most Common Workplace Injury
Cross-industry experts in safety and health join the National Safety Council and Amazon to invent new ways to prevent ergonomic injuries.
The Return To Work: Both Vaccinated, Unvaccinated Workers Prioritize Cleaning
More than one-third of Americans say they would consider quitting their jobs if their workplace was not cleaned properly.
Majority Of U.S. Execs Don’t Plan To Downsize Office Space
Over the next year, 53% of executives don't intend to decrease their office size, 10% plan to increase their space, 25% are undecided, and only 12% will downsize.