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.



Work Locations

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Employee Views On Work Locations

ADP Research Institute finds social connection, promotion opportunities, work/life boundaries are most cited benefits of on-site work, but remote work comes with advantages and preferences.
Social Equity

Built Environment Leaders Meet To Discuss Social Equity

The National Institute of Building Sciences recently held an executive Social Equity Roundtable to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the built environment.
meetings

Would Fewer Meetings Enhance American Workers’ Productivity?

New survey reveals the frustration of cumbersome meetings, citing time wasted and fatigue, as one in five workers reports having four to six meetings per day.
Safe + Sound Week

OSHA Kicks Off National Safe + Sound Week

The weeklong event, which recognizes effective workplace safety and health programs, begins Monday, August 9.
contactless

Considering Contactless Technologies For Buildings

Amidst this widespread trend, Powering Chicago, a partnership between IBEW Local 134 and NECA, is seeing high interest in contactless options throughout buildings.

Watch Now: ABM’s First-Ever National TV Commercial

Public demand for clean, healthy, and safe spaces is at an all-time high. Our commercial is designed to demonstrate the once unnoticed but vital role that ABM and its team members play in keeping facilities running to help foster occupant confidence.
employee health

Healthier Buildings And Employee Experience

How the pandemic will reshape how buildings factor into employee satisfaction and experience.
WELL EP

Ernst & Young Among First With WELL Enterprise Provider Designation

As a WELL EP, EY helps companies enhance building performance and optimize workplace experience, well-being, comfort, and sustainability.
workplace death

Workplace Death: Safety Groups Respond To OSHA Family Communication Plan

OSHA’s new guidance on working with families after workplace death includes communicating about inspections, findings, and the closing of investigations.
Best Restroom

Pick Your Preferred Potty, Now Through August 20

Cintas has selected the finalists for its 2021 America’s Best Restroom® contest, which means it's time for you to vote for your favorite.
Better Buildings Initiative

Moving The Needle

Two major businesses, Walgreens and Life Time, effectively meet and exceed their energy-efficiency goals despite COVID-19 challenges.
identity management

What The Future Of Identity Holds For The “New” Workplace

For many organizations Identity is the new perimeter, defining how people access the facilities and applications they need to do their jobs.
Integrated Facility Services

Want To Keep Up With Rising Manufacturing Demand? Outsource Your Non-Core Facility Services

By outsourcing your janitorial and maintenance needs to a trusted Integrated Facility Services (IFS) partner, you’ll be able to get back to running your core business.
color blindness in the workplace

EnChroma Launches World’s First Safety Glasses For Color Blindness

EnChroma Safety Glasses help people with red-green color blindness overcome daily frustrations and obstacles in the workplace.
broadband infrastructure

Broadband Infrastructure Critical To The Future Of Work-From-Home

A new survey explores work-from-home (WFH) experiences and the technology that supported or failed to support remote employees.
work

Facilities Tech Facilitates Return To The Office

Providing healthy, personalized spaces for work is key to post-pandemic commercial building flexibility and appeal for employees.
workplace violence

One Third Of Small Businesses Experience Workplace Violence

Four in 10 managers believe workplace violence is getting worse, and workers are anxious about their safety and security, according to a new HSB survey.
personal health

Personal Health, Climate Crisis Top Priorities For Returning Employees

New report reveals 74% of employees would consider leaving their job if office health and sustainability expectations go unmet.
workplace

Smart Tech For Safe, Productive, And Green Workplace Of The Future

Facilities teams can deliver on what occupants need with effective use of technology.
new workplace

Workplace Design: What Type Of Place Is The New Office?

Organizational change around the new workplace isn’t one size-fits-all, and facility management has a central role.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

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