Tag: absenteeism
The Critical Role Of School IAQ During Cold And Flu Season
A K-12 school's indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a critical role during cold and flu season, as it is not only essential in well-being but also for learning.
Super Bowl LVIII: Who’s Going To Work On Monday?
An estimated 16.1 million U.S. employees plan to miss work, or show up late, on the Monday after Super Bowl LVIII. Plus, Allegiant Stadium runs on renewable energy.
Work Stress Is 5th Leading Cause Of Death
Work stress is the 5th leading cause of death, causing over 120,000 deaths every year. The Healthy Work Campaign is trying to change that.
Super Bowl LVII: 18M+ Employees May Miss Work Monday
Want to avoid the annual spike in unplanned absences after Super Bowl LVII? Being more open, flexible might be the key.
Prioritizing IAQ In Commercial Real Estate Gains Momentum
From the EPA to high-profile properties such as One Vanderbilt, the industry is now focusing on the health and economic benefits of addressing indoor air quality (IAQ). Here are the next steps to consider.
Paths To Improved Indoor Air Quality
For facility management, here’s the 4-1-1 on MERV ratings and supplemental filtration strategies.
Toxic Cultures, Negative Behaviors Prevalent In The Workplace
New report from EVERFI finds that negative stress, as well as high rates of toxic and negative culture, are common in the workplace.
Toxic Workplace Cultures Cost Companies Billions
American businesses lost $223 billion over the last five years due to bad workplace culture, according to a new report from SHRM.
75% Of Employers Say Opioid Use Impacts Their Workplace
More than a third have experienced absenteeism or impaired worker performance, and 31 percent have had an overdose, arrest, a near-miss or an injury because of employee opioid use, according to NSC survey.
Friday Funny: Will The Super Bowl Make Employees “Sick?”
More than half of professionals know someone who has skipped work the day after a major sports event. How many football fans will show up for work at your facility on February 4?
Most Employers Negatively Impacted By Tired Employees
An employer with 1,000 employees can expect to lose more than $1 million each year due to employee fatigue, according to new NSC survey.
New WorldGBC Report Urges Companies To Make Green Improvements
The World Green Building Council report highlights the economic benefits of green building and showcases improved occupant satisfaction when health, wellbeing, and productivity features are implemented in existing green structures.
Workplace Design Matters To Millennials
New study finds office design and aesthetics are playing a greater role in recruiting young talent.
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.
Green Offices Improve Productivity
Keeping staff healthy and happy improves productivity and boosts businesses’ bottom line, according to the World Green Building Council.
Friday Funny: Sick Day? Blame It On Grandma’s Ham.
From claiming their grandmother poisoned them, to saying they have to spend the day dumpster diving, employers share the most absurd excuses employees have given for calling in sick in a new CareerBuilder survey.
Friday Funny: Sick Again? Don’t Try These Excuses
One in four employers has caught an employee faking sick through social media, and one in five has fired an employee for calling in sick with a fake excuse.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Outrageous Excuses
CareerBuilder’s Annual Study reveals that three in 10 workers go to work sick to save sick days for when they’re feeling well.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Wellness Programs And Ventilation Performance
Ventilation rates have been studied in numerous ways, but has anyone used it in connection with absenteeism and wellness programs?
Workplace Financial Wellness Guide Has Been Released
A new best practices guide for employers has been released to help them establish financial wellness programs that can assist employees struggling to manage tough economic times.