Tag: Health and Wellness
Top Workplace Amenity Trends For 2023
A new report offers a deep dive into the emerging and existing amenities trends that are attracting employees back to the office.
Healthy Buildings Survey Reveals Increasing IAQ Concerns
The Healthy Buildings Survey takes a closer look at worker’s perceptions and feelings on the health and safety of their workspaces.
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.
Wellness At Industrial Sites Focus Of New Report, Fitwel Certification
The Center for Active Design (CfAD), with QuadReal, offers report with evidence-based guidelines for improved health and wellness at industrial sites. CfAD also unveils Commercial and Industrial Site scorecard for Fitwel certification.
Kastle Systems Partners With CLEAR For Healthy Access Control
CLEAR's Health Pass will link with Kastle's system to authorize or restrict building and suite access based on COVID-19 vaccination status or test results.
A Call to Action for Ergonomics Practitioners
Moving the needle on well-being in the workplace: A call to action for ergonomics practitioners
Wellness In Design Strategies For Education Facilities
In navigating your school's guidelines, think about ways to incorporate wellness into the school day for students and staff alike.
Smart Tech For Safe, Productive, And Green Workplace Of The Future
Facilities teams can deliver on what occupants need with effective use of technology.
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.
USGBC Releases 2021 Green Building Community Survey Results
This year’s survey was focused on COVID-19 recovery and how the green building industry can thrive post-pandemic — with health, equity, and green building access cited as key factors for building re-entry.
1 In 3 Workers May Quit If Made To Return To The Office Full...
New research from Robert Half shows employees' ideal work environment and feelings about returning to the office full time.
Decision Makers Increasing Investments In Healthy Building Initiatives
Facility executives are prioritizing three mission critical focus areas of a healthy building — people, places, and planet — finds Johnson Controls survey.
New Partnership Will Help Cities Create Safer, Healthier Places
The IWBI and National League of Cities collaboration will focus on the development of strategies, tools, and resources that will enable city leaders to navigate in a post-COVID-19 world.
Facility Management Prioritizes Employee Health And Wellness
New Facility Management Trends & Insights survey from CORT reveals that employee health and wellness is top-of-mind as facilities continue to explore flexible workspace.
CloroxPro Partners For Stronger Communities
The company has partnered with Project for Public Spaces to help create spaces and programs where people can share experiences and build relationships in their communities.
theMART In Chicago Achieves Fitwel Certification
The Center for Active Design bestowed a Fitwel 2 Star Rating to theMART, an iconic four million square foot Chicago property.
Is Hand Washing Happening In Your Workplace?
The Healthy Hand Washing Survey by Bradley Corporation reveals that 56% of workers have seen colleagues leave the restroom without washing their hands.
Question Of The Week: What Workplace Design Features Work?
A second annual Capital One Workplace Environment Survey finds flexibility remains high on the list of priorities for employees.
Indoor Environments’ Impact On Wellness To Be Studied
Well Living Lab will undertake a three-year scientific research plan to identify how indoor environments affect five facets of people’s lives.
New Workplace Wellness Employer Guide Available
A free guide for employers to identify wellness programs that fit their unique workplace and employee characteristics is available from Transamerica Center for Health Studies and UC Berkeley Interdisciplinary Center for Healthy Workplaces.