Tag: Professional Development
Friday Funny: Hey Bill Belichick, Who’s The Boss?
In advance of the Super Bowl this weekend, a Korn Ferry survey found that the Patriots’ Belichick would make a better CEO, but most would prefer the Rams’ McVay as a boss.
Did You Miss Our Best Practices For Evaluating And Adopting Technology Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn five key factors facilities professionals are using to evaluate technology, secure budget approval, and plan ahead.
Four Healthcare Trends To Watch In 2019
JLL examines four healthcare industry trends for 2019 and beyond, including the power of the workplace to attract employees and reducing infections in healthcare facilities.
BOMA, BOMI Create Certification And Education Partnership
The organizations will create an early-career certification for commercial property managers and produce online education for the commercial real estate industry.
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?
Workplace Technology Falls Short When Compared To Consumer Tech
Employees wish their workplace technology was as easy and powerful as their personal technology, according to a survey by The Workforce Institute at Kronos.
OSHA Issues Final Rule To Protect Worker Privacy
The rule eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit worker injury and illness information from two specific forms to OSHA each year.
Most Americans Don’t Know How To Operate An AED
A new survey from Cintas found that 63 percent of Americans are not confident that they know how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED).
IFMA’s Facility Management Benchmark Report Released
The report includes an exploration of facility management strategies for organizational agility and change management.
Friday Funny: Giant Jenga Tournament Supports ACE Careers
Participants will test their steady hands and sense of balance at the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia's Giant Jenga Tournament next month.
Keys To Safer Residence Hall Emergency Evacuations
Building codes, emergency strategies, and thoughtful design help protect residence hall occupants when an emergency evacuation is necessary.
What Is A Scope Of Work And Why Does It Matter?
By knowing exactly what a Scope of Work is and what it should contain, you can get your budget estimate off to a strong start, setting your project up for success even before kick-off.
Smart Buildings And Workplace Strategies For The Future
Flipping the switch to LED lighting is no longer simply about optimizing energy use: When combined with sensors, controls, and networks, buildings become smart—gaining even greater efficiencies.
Friday Funny: Is A Tidy Office The Key To Happiness?
A cluttered work area can make employees unhappy and stressed. On the other hand, it could win you $5,000.
2018 Moving Forward Report Looks At Existing Buildings
National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council report addresses ways to improve the performance of the nation’s existing building stock and outlines efforts undertaken to date and the challenges that still remain.
The Push Toward Gender Diversity In The HVAC Industry
In response to the labor gap and shifting trends, HVAC industry leaders are pushing to include more women in this traditionally male-dominated field.
2018 State Of Facilities In Higher Education Report Now Available!
Download this white paper from Gordian and explore the latest higher ed facilities trends, benchmarks, and best practices.
Synergistic Buildings And IoT
Facility managers will capture actionable data from myriad technologies when enabled by the IoT ecosystem layer.
Friday Funny: Are These Workplace Expressions In Your Wheelhouse?
Here’s a list of the most overused business jargon of 2018. Share it, then circle back and let us know if it helps shift the paradigm for 2019.
Mapping Energy Management
Confounded by energy efficiency options? Rely on a process to move toward goals.