Workplace Tech And User Experience
Even when facility planners proactively consider employees' technology preferences, the result doesn't always connect with end-user needs.
Question Of The Week: Are Nightmare Commutes Hurting Employee Morale?
As the spookiest day of the year approaches, staffing firm Robert Half highlights the cities with the most hair-raising commutes.
Transportation Industry Embraces Sustainability, Green Building Standards
USGBC's new report: LEED in Motion: Transportation, highlights facilities that incorporate LEED and other sustainability practices.
Sustainable Landscaping Project Earns Idaho’s First SITES Gold
HP Inc.’s Boise, ID property is the first corporate campus in the world to be certified using the SITES v2 rating system.
A Peek Into Employees’ Workplace Preferences
A recent workplace design survey commissioned by Capital One sought insight from 2,500 professionals across five U.S. metro areas.
Employee Engagement For Workplace Safety
While it may seem impossible, a Zero Harm Culture for workplace health and safety can be achievable by following five key steps.
Knowledge Workers Ready To Embrace Automation
"Wasteful" meetings and email continue to be a time-suck and the biggest productivity killers when it comes to getting work done, according to a new study from Workfront.
Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Concludes First Season
Atop its power plant facility this past summer, the hospital introduced 7,000 square feet of space dedicated to growing fresh produce.
Exhausted Employees Cost American Companies Millions Each Year
U.S. employers of all sizes are hurt by employees' sleep deficiency, reveals a new research tool from the National Safety Council and Brigham Health Sleep Matters Initiative.
Friday Funny: Game of Throws
Need a break from office stress? How about an impromptu game of cornhole?
Cell Phones Eclipse Landlines For Workplace Communication
All employees, especially millennials, prefer cell phones for productivity, according to a new survey from Zinwave.
International WELL Building Institute Launches WELL Community Standard
The pilot program aims to set a new precedent for planning, building, and development by helping communities support the health and well-being of residents across all aspects of community life.
Workplace Safety Can Give Small Businesses A Recruiting Edge
The safety of the work environment was among the top criteria employees consider when evaluating a new job offer, according to a new survey.
Cyber Security Standard Business Practice For Large Companies
Even with protocols in place to prevent cyber attacks, enforcement by management can be lax, according to new survey from Clutch.
Zone Cabling For Smart Offices
This approach to a cabling infrastructure enables facility management to meet new and evolving occupant and organizational demands quickly.
Employees Value Workplace Restrooms
Nearly 90% of American workers think the condition of workplace restrooms indicates how much a company values its employees.
Friday Funny: The World’s Wildest Data Centers
A data center located in a former nuclear bunker is just one example of the world’s most innovative and unusual data centers.
Performance Review: Three Design Leaders Size Up The Workplace
The way we work is changing. Can office design keep pace? Three design leaders from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) share their insights.
Question Of The Week: Are Open Workspaces All They’re Cracked Up To Be?
Many companies are moving toward open workspaces, but a new survey shows employees think they are among the least productive and most stressful work environments.
Does Your Breakroom Need A Makeover?
Until August 29, businesses with at least 10 employees can enter to win a facelift for their breakrooms from Staples Business Advantage.
Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
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).
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