COVID-19
Resource pages for "COVID-19"-related posts for facility managers (FMs), building operations professionals and decision-makers in all industry sectors.
3 Takeaways From The 2022-23 Flu Season
An unprecedented, unpredictable 2022-23 flu season offers organizations insight about how to protect their staff and visitors in the workplace, according to Reckitt's Lysol Pro Solutions and BlueDot.
Want To Make Facilities Safe For Employees’ Return To The Office? Improve IAQ.
Improving indoor air quality (IAQ) is among the most critical steps facility managers can take to mitigate employee concerns and maintain a healthy workspace.
Most Public Schools Feel Prepared For A Pandemic
The majority of public schools have a written plan in place for a pandemic disease, as well as active shooter situations, natural disasters, and suicide threats or incidents.
A Future That Puts Employees First
The next three years will be critical for organizations to create a more human-centric workplace, finds JLL’s “The Future of Work” survey.
Getting “Schooled” In Indoor Air Quality
BridgePrep Academy Charter Schools took several measures to create a safe, healthy indoor school environment for students and staff.
Top Priorities: Reducing Real Estate Costs, Investing In “Right” Workspace
Study finds business leaders consider reducing real estate expenses a top priority, along with investing in a workspace aligned with their organization's culture.
What Will Company Holiday Parties Look Like This Year?
Despite COVID-19 and the flu, company holiday parties are making a comeback in 2022. See what's planned this holiday season!
Are Workplace Air Quality Issues Triggering Anxiety?
New research from Infogrid finds nearly three quarters of hybrid workers are worried about the impact of poor air quality on general health.
Massachusetts Government Workers Adopt Hybrid Work Model
With almost half of Massachusetts' government employees working in a hybrid or remote environment, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito discusses the future of hybrid work.
Public Transit, Gyms Top Places People Worry About Virus Transmission
In Toronto, the first city-wide testing of businesses to evaluate the risk of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 shows that people experience a wide range of ventilation safety over the course of a day.
U.S. Hospitals Not Prepared To Deal With Ebola
Hospitals are not fully prepared to handle medical waste from Ebola and other deadly viruses on-site, according to the Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness.
How Will Flu, COVID-19 Impact U.S. Businesses This Winter?
The U.S. is likely to face a severe and unpredictable respiratory virus season, according to new research.
What Cleanliness Concerns Do Americans Have This Fall?
An infectious disease expert discusses America’s views on cleanliness and what FMs can do to help stop the spread of infectious diseases.
Survey Shows Teachers Wary Of IAQ In Schools
Teachers are alarmed schools haven't done more to improve air quality, even with federal funding available.
The Evolving Hybrid Workplace: Tech Implementation Is Key
Companies focused on return to work must implement customizable technologies to build effective hybrid working models, finds JLL.
School Cooling Emergency Turns Into No-Cost Upgrade
Antimicrobial HDPE cooling towers help Kentucky schools qualify for a government ESSER grant which funds total cost of two new units.
How Clean Is The Indoor Air At Your Workplace?
An International Day of Clean Air survey found only 36% of respondents describe the indoor air at their workplace as "very clean."
ESSER Funds: Five Ways To Create Cleaner Classrooms
Here are five ways to put ESSER funds to use and create cleaner environments for students and teachers as they return to the classroom.
Poppy Health Is Now GBAC STAR™ Registered
To become GBAC STAR Registered, Poppy’s Biosafety Intelligence System had to meet efficacy, cost, health and safety requirements, and prove it helps prevent the spread of disease.
PURELL Adds Surface Disinfecting Wipes to Portfolio
Surface wipes deliver an important balance of broad-spectrum efficacy for healthcare settings and worry-free use.
