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.



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The COVID-19 Aftermath: What’s The Impact On Facility Managers?

In the wake of COVID-19, hybrid workplaces may present the best solution for both organizations and employees.
Better Buildings Initiative

DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs

New report highlights 12 organizations achieving bold energy, water, financing Goals; DOE launches new $12 million lighting prize.
room dividers

BuzziShield Offers New Way To Define Workspace

BuzziShield room dividers and desk panels from BuzziSpace Studio offer playful, creative solutions to divvy-up office space.

USGBC Develops New Pilot Credits In Response To COVID-19

USGBC’s LEED Safety First credits are helping facility management teams provide healthy spaces and assisting with building reentry.
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Working From Home: Is Distance Destroying Dialogue?

A new study reveals that employees are more than twice as likely to avoid discussing concerns with remote colleagues.

Watch Connectrac® Flex in Action

Connectrac Flex is a modular floor-based power and data distribution system that empowers customers to quickly add connectivity or change power locations in a snap. Flex features a low-profile raceway that is available with two installation options – under carpet tile and on top of any flooring surface.
World Password Day

Just In Time For World Password Day: Worst Password Awards!

May 6 is World Password Day. What better time to hand out awards for the worst passwords?
North Allegheny

Pittsburgh Custodian Crowned 2021 Cintas Custodian of the Year

With over 70,000 votes, Cintas Corporation crowned Mike Heiry of North Allegheny Intermediate High School the 2021 Cintas Custodian of the Year.
workplace

Why Go Back? Creating The New Office

Facility managers and owners have an opportunity to design offices that encourage a closer connection to the conveniences of working from home.
Local Government Leadership Program

15 Cities, Counties Join LEED Government Leadership Program

USGBC LEED certification helps cities and counties accelerate progress on climate change, resilience, and social equity challenges.
cognitive

As Employees Return, Counter Work-From-Home Fatigue

Many organizations are adopting a hybrid way of working, giving employees more autonomy and flexibility around where or how they work.
smart buildings

IoT Smart Buildings For Post-Pandemic Digitized Workplaces

Propelled by IoT platforms, smart building technologies are transforming facilities into agile, sustainable, and health-conscious ecosystems.
teens in the workplace

Labor Department Opens Dialogue On Teens In The Workplace

The U.S. Department of Labor has opened a national dialogue to improve outreach to teens on workplace issues of safety, wages, job training, and discrimination.
Leaders Summit on Climate

President Biden Invites Johnson Controls’ CEO To Address Climate Issues

During the Leaders Summit on Climate, George Oliver will address the business community's role in supporting climate action and policy, creating jobs, and economic growth.
real estate industry

Global Real Estate CEOs Plan For The Industry’s Future

From indoor air quality to a lack of flexibility, COVID-19 has exposed how buildings are falling short in providing livable, healthy, and sustainable spaces.
finance industry whistleblowers

OSHA To Solicit Public Input On Whistleblower Program

The May 19 teleconference meeting will be the seventh in a series of meetings on how OSHA can improve its whistleblower program.
Healthy Buildings

Iconic LA Building First To Earn UL Healthy Building Indoor Air, Water Verification

FourFortyFour South Flower is the first building in the world to earn the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air and Water.
Earth Day HVAC

Five Ways To Get Your Building Green For Earth Day

In preparation for Earth Day, businesses can cut costs and consume energy in more green ways by making a few smart changes with their HVAC systems.
Michael Regan

EPA Honors 206 2021 ENERGY STAR Award Winners

This year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing Samsung Electronics with a rare ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Award.
mobile workforce

Redefining Communications For Today’s Mobile Workforce

Internal and external communications are merging as organizations strive to connect employees working in various locations.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, 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.