Tag: Omnicron
Public Restrooms: Top 5 Ways COVID-19 Changed Americans’ Standards
Survey identifies key COVID impacts on how Americans view public restrooms, and the establishments that provide them.
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Office Space Use?
A new CoreNet Global survey finds that companies are currently using less real estate, but many expect growth over the next one to five years.
COVID-19 Continues: U.S. Workers Anxious For A Long-Term Plan
Employees no longer think there will be a “return to normal” when it comes to work, and wish employers would make plans accordingly.
New COVID-19 Variants: Employees Concerned About Working In Office
A Honeywell survey revealed that 87% of workers have heightened concerns about working in an office due to the rise of new SARS-CoV-2 variants.
COVID-19 Management In The Workplace
Five lessons on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace that facility managers can learn from production studios.
OSHA Extends COVID-19 ETS Comment Period
The comment period for OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard has been extended to mid-January.
In The Wake Of COVID-19, Empower and Engage Your Facilities Staff
It’s time to rethink essential workers. Small investments will return big results.
The COVID Impact: Six Ideas For Improving Employee Experience, Culture
New report from The Conference Board examines how the last 17 months have reshaped employee experience and organizational culture, and what lessons organizations can take away.
COVID-Era Office Workers Prefer Touchless Restroom Fixtures
Nearly 80% of office workers believe no-touch fixtures are an important feature in workplace restrooms, finds Bradley Corp.'s Healthy Handwashing Survey.
Follow The Science To Combat COVID-19
To protect building occupants, stay informed on effective practices for healthy indoor air and other strategies.
Cleaning And COVID-19
As facilities maintenance teams move forward, the industry has learned several lessons.
COVID-19 Lessons Learned In Senior Living
Trilogy Health Services, owner and operator of more than 110 senior living communities, shares lessons learned from its pandemic experience.
Study Finds Textiles Are Unlikely Source Of COVID-19
Steelcase commissioned first-ever test on how the SARS-CoV-2 virus behaves on contract surface materials commonly found in offices.
OSHA Issues ETS To Protect Healthcare Workers From COVID-19
OSHA's emergency temporary standard (ETS) focuses on healthcare workers most likely to have contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.
At Visa, Facility Management Shores Up COVID-19 Response
The company's senior vice president of operational resilience recognizes the crucial role of facility managers in business continuity during pandemic response.
New COVID-19 Testing Guidance Helps Protect Employees, Customers
As CDC lifts masking requirements, a new report provides steps to develop customized COVID-19 testing plans to reduce spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
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.
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.
COVID-19 Data Dashboard Aims To Help Identify Local Risk Levels
In 2020, a coalition of commercial and health system labs and tech partners formed to collaborate on a testing data resource that can help businesses, schools, and public health officials understand local risk for COVID-19.
Higher Education Facilities: COVID-19 On Campus, One Year Later
The efficacy of higher education facilities services remains in the spotlight, while budgets tighten.