Workplace Culture

Creating a positive workplace environment is one of the highest priorities for employers. The great resignation has shown us that a positive work environment and work-life balance are at the top of the list for employees and prospective employees. Facility Executive magazine covers all aspects of construction projects, modernization and ongoing operations for commercial buildings and facilities.



corporate sustainability

Sustaining Efforts In Sustainability

Corporate sustainability encompasses a broad range of strategies designed to create value for stakeholders, consumers, and employees.
diversity

Built Environment CEOs Sign Diversity Commitment

Association leaders commit to greater diversity, equity, and inclusion within the leadership of their organizations.
manufacturing

DOE’s Better Plants Industry Partners Save $9B In Energy Costs

Over 250 manufacturing partners' energy efficiency and decarbonization measures kept 116 million metric tons of CO2 out of the air.
Hybrid Work

The Future Of Work Is Hybrid: Are Organizations Prepared?

New Siemens study reveals majority of organizations have shifted to a hybrid work model, but most are not prepared with change management processes to implement the shift.
facilities management

In The Wake Of COVID-19, Empower and Engage Your Facilities Staff

It’s time to rethink essential workers. Small investments will return big results.
dog owners

Return To Work: Dog Owners Will Miss Pup More Than Spouse, Children

Over 70% of dog owners still working from home expect to miss their pet when they return to the workplace, while only 42% will miss their spouse and 39% will miss their children
employee experience

The COVID Impact: Six Ideas For Improving Employee Experience, Culture

New report from The Conference Board examines how the last 17 months have reshaped employee experience and organizational culture, and what lessons organizations can take away.
Cleaning Coalition of America

Cleaning Coalition Offers Reopening Guide For New York Businesses

Focused on New York but of value to facilities anywhere, Cleaning Coalition of America white paper shares how to maintain a safe and healthy workplace and mitigate the spread of viruses.
Touchless Restroom Fixtures

COVID-Era Office Workers Prefer Touchless Restroom Fixtures

Nearly 80% of office workers believe no-touch fixtures are an important feature in workplace restrooms, finds Bradley Corp.'s Healthy Handwashing Survey.
Security Robot

Ava Robotics Powers Johnson Controls’ New Tyco Security Robot

The Tyco Security Robot powered by Ava Robotics brings access control, video surveillance, and security robotics together for a comprehensive, efficient solution.

ABM Forward Together

Healthier spaces foster healthier teams. ABM delivers comprehensive disinfection solutions that help you create safer, visibly cleaner environments throughout your facility, from the things you touch to the air you breathe. Take the next step towards total building health.

ABM Forward Together for Healthier Teams

After a year of uncertainty, more people expect safer, healthier spaces—now and moving forward. ABM provides both surface and air disinfection solutions to help reduce viral transmission, improve air quality and protect occupant wellness. Learn more.
Flexible Working

Flexible Working Now More Important Than Salary

Having an office space will be considered an employee benefit rather than a mandatory way of working, according to new Jabra study.
Vaccination Mandate

Business Leaders Support Vaccination Mandate, Anticipate Challenges

Nearly two-thirds of business leaders support the vaccination mandate, but over half are concerned about ability to implement them at their companies.
nonprofit organizations

OSHA Awards Over $11.6M In Workplace Safety, Health Grants

The Harwood Grants focus on targeted training, awareness, creation of safety programs for nonprofit organizations.
real estate

10 Ways Commercial Real Estate Can Build A Better World

The BuildUp 2030 Framework for the Transformation of Real Estate from the Institute for Market Transformation comprises 10 principles to address climate, social equity, and resilience.

[VIDEO] Space-Right™ Space Planning Software – Safe Distancing Made Simple

To support workplace leaders in their return-to-office strategies, iOFFICE launched a dynamic tool to help space planners implement distancing measures: Space-Right™. Learn more.
Whistleblower Protection Program

OSHA Seeks Input On Whistleblower Protection Program

The U.S. Department of Labor will hold a virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.
vaccine

OSHA To Issue Rule On Vaccine Mandates For Private Sector

Last week, President Biden announced several initiatives regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements for U.S. employers.
vaccine mandates

Workplace Vaccine Mandates Expected To Accelerate

Employers plan to ramp up tracking and proof requirements while intensifying efforts to encourage more employees to get vaccinated, finds Willis Towers Watson survey.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.