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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. survey articles below.
Indoor Air Quality A Top Concern Among People Returning To Work
Americans are worried about their health and safety when returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the cleanliness of indoor air at their workplace, according to a new study by Aeroseal, LLC.
Most High Schoolers Concerned About Coronavirus, Returning To Class
Nearly half of high school students surveyed are worried there won't be enough time to wash their hands at school.
A Pandemic At Work: Employee Anxiety And Return To Work Demands
A new report from Udemy provides a look at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on American workers and the workplace.
The COVID-19 Impact: Are Consumers Still Afraid To Shop In Stores?
Even as more retailers require shoppers to wear masks, a growing number of consumers feel unsafe in shopping malls, warehouse clubs, and big box retailers, according to a new survey.
Workplace Sentiment Survey Measures Employee Concerns
DeVry University’s study of workplace sentiment reveals significant uncertainty about career stability, with 25% considering job changes due to COVID-19 crisis.
Employees Say Organizations Don’t Have Resilience To Navigate A Crisis
An Eagle Hill Consulting poll reveals only 25 percent of U.S. employees say their workplace culture fosters employee innovation and collaboration to deal with a crisis.
How Has The COVID-19 Pandemic Changed The Future Of Work?
A new Cisco report uncovers forward-looking lessons for leaders navigating return-to-office strategies.
Federal Employees Who Telework Are More Productive, Motivated
Nearly 70 percent of federal employees who telework want to increase telework, only three percent want to telework less than they did prior to COVID-19, finds a new survey from Eagle Hill Consulting.
Despite Training, Most Workers Experience Electrical Shock
Survey results help industry understand why worker injuries and fatalities occur each year from shock despite an electrical code being in place.
Many Employees Feel Less Productive During COVID-19 Pandemic
Companies are adjusting to the new work-from-home world with mental health support and workday changes.
Comfort Is King: Dressing For Success, Pandemic Style
As businesses reopen, employers should review and reaffirm their dress policies to ensure pajamas remain worn at home—and not at work.
Most Americans Won’t Use COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps
Based on a June survey, 71% of Americans say they don't plan to download a contact tracing app, citing digital privacy concerns as the main reason.
Execs Expect More Teleworking, Even One Year After COVID-19
A new survey reveals the majority of human resources executives expect the shift toward teleworking to continue, even one year after COVID-19 substantially subsides.
Organizations Fear Increased Risks Due To Work-From-Home Changes
A new HiveIO study reveals legacy technology reliance cannot efficiently support a remote workforce and protect critical data.
U.S. Employers Making Plans To Get Workers Back To Work Safely
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions survey of more than 200 employers found 88% have a COVID-19 return-to-work task force in place.
Employee Views On Current And Post-Pandemic Office Life
More than half of office professionals who transitioned to a remote setup say they have better work-life balance without a commute, according to new Robert Half research.
Over Half Of U.S. Employees Worry About Workplace COVID-19 Exposure
Eagle Hill Consulting research finds 53 percent of workers say the availability of coronavirus testing would make them feel safe going back to work; 42 percent want to retain remote work flexibility.
CFOs Prioritize Workplace Safety And Employee Health
As states start to lift COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, survey reveals CFOs expect changes in workplace safety measures.
Survey Shows Dire PPE, Hand Sanitizer Shortages Across U.S.
Lack of N-95s, masks, face shields threaten workers in healthcare facilities in every state, in every size facility. Only 12% have received supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile.
IFMA Conducting Global Work-From-Home Survey
The Work-from-Home Experience Survey will help identify the global impact of COVID-19 on how and where people are working.
Businesses Bracing For Major Disruptions From COVID-19
Approximately 79% of organizations reported already experiencing negative impact of COVID-19, according to a S&P Global Market Intelligence survey.
Most Employees Are Working From Home Due To COVID-19
In an attempt to balance employee needs with financial realities, organizations are employing a variety of approaches to time-off policies in response to COVID-19.
PwC Survey Reveals Expected Business, Economic Impact Of COVID-19
The first in a bi-monthly series shows how CFOs and finance leaders plan to react to COVID-19, and what impacts they expect to see on their companies.
Friday Funny: Are We Ready To Work From Home?
Many employees are suddenly working from home to try to curb the COVID-19 outbreak. The Internet is ready with the memes.
Friday Funny: Do Playoffs Pay Off At Work?
When it comes to workplace morale, 78% of employees at companies that celebrate sports events like March Madness say they improve team spirit.
Employees Face Safety, Security Issues In Coworking Spaces
Coworking spaces have challenges many traditional offices don't, such as lack of privacy, limited space, distractions, and security issues.
Can Clean Restrooms Boost Your Business?
A new national survey reveals that 62% of consumers say clean restrooms increase their spending.
Planned Energy Efficiency, Smart Building Investments Soar
75 percent of organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency and smart buildings, according to Johnson Controls' 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
Access To Water Impacts Employee Wellbeing, Productivity
Waterlogic survey shows offering access to hot and cold filtered water can increase employee wellbeing and productivity, and keep plastic bottles out of landfills.
Few Cities Include Robust Clean Energy Policies In Resilience Plans
While many cities are taking steps to increase energy efficiency and renewable power, only one-fifth include such initiatives in their resilience plans, finds a global survey by ACEEE.
Friday Funny: Super Bowl LIV CEO Showdown
Asked which Super Bowl LIV coach they'd rather have as a boss, professionals choose Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid over San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan.
Facility Executives Expect Technology Budgets To Grow This Year
A new building technologies survey from Verdantix reveals spending plans and technology priorities for 2020.
What Are The World’s “Most Hated” Office Tasks?
Over 75 percent of office workers say employees shouldn't spend time on tasks that can be automated, according to Automation Anywhere survey.
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.
Friday Funny: Your Potty Mouth Is Not OK (The Blue Hair Is Fine)
A new office etiquette survey from Accountemps reveals that bad language, pets, and political décor are the biggest workplace offenses.
AR/VR Will Be As Common As Smartphones In The Workplace
New report shows that enterprise adoption of AR/VR will hinge on worker acceptance and the influence of consumer technology.
Friday Funny: A Dog Named Taylor Swift
Rover.com’s seventh annual popular pet names and trends report shows pet owners were inspired by pop culture in 2019: Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” are trending.
Are U.S. Employees The Happiest Employees?
A new global survey by Mindspace confirms that employees of large U.S. companies are happiest, but small to medium enterprises (SMEs) lag far behind.
HVACR Manufacturers, Industry Professionals Report Strong Economy
The HVACR community has a positive business outlook heading into 2020, finds the latest AHR Expo and ASHRAE Journal Annual Economic Outlook Survey.
Friday Funny: This Isn’t Santa’s Workshop
More than half of workers say they will shop online while on the job — or “workshop” — this holiday season, and 44% admit their productivity will take a hit.
