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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.
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.
Toxic Cultures, Negative Behaviors Prevalent In The Workplace
New report from EVERFI finds that negative stress, as well as high rates of toxic and negative culture, are common in the workplace.
Most U.S. Knowledge Workers Would Quit To Work From Home
Nearly two-thirds of American knowledge workers believe traditional offices will be obsolete by 2030, according to Zapier report.
Real Estate Execs Continue To See Value In Coworking
Many commercial real estate (CRE) executives expect to double commitment to coworking in next five years, according to survey by Cushman & Wakefield and CoreNet Global.
Toxic Workplace Cultures Cost Companies Billions
American businesses lost $223 billion over the last five years due to bad workplace culture, according to a new report from SHRM.
Friday Funny: Go Ahead, Give Your Boss A Thumbs Up
Americans are embracing the ability to use emoji in their written communications at work, as well as in their personal life, according to a new survey.
Friday Funny: Is Your Co-workers’ Behavior NSFW?
American workers think their colleagues could behave better in the workplace, and that their co-workers' annoying conduct is having a negative impact on productivity and morale.
Most Employers Aren’t Worried About Unethical Use Of AI: Should They Be?
Recent research from Genesys found that 40% of employers without a written policy on the ethical use of AI/bots believe their companies should have one: 54% of employees agree.
Friday Funny: Little White Wi-Fi Lies
Half of working Americans would lie about cell reception and Wi-Fi access to avoid work calls and email while on vacation.
Do Political Discussions Affect Productivity?
More than half of employees think politics don't affect productivity, but they also see little value in political discussions at work, according to new survey data from Clutch.
Friday Funny: Do Stinky School Restrooms Mean Your School Stinks?
Summer is winding to a close, and students are headed back to school. Will dirty restrooms create a negative impression of their school and its leaders?
Hierarchy Of Controls For Electrical Safety
This framework of controls is key to keeping facility staff and others safe from electrical hazards.
The Top 6 Benefits Of An Office Relocation
Although office relocation can be an unwelcome distraction for some employees, moving your office can result in a more comfortable, productive, and appealing space for all.
Friday Funny: The Early Bird Gets The Worm (Especially On Monday)
Workers say they are most productive before lunch, cite Monday as their most productive day of the week, and dub chatty coworkers their biggest distraction.
Friday Funny: You Need A Quickie… Vacation
If you're anything like more than one-third of Americans, you haven’t taken a vacation in over two years. Here are some great ideas for a quickie.
Friday Funny: 25 Cities That Love Pets
Your dog’s tail will be wagging if you live in one of these 25 pet-friendly cities that just achieved the first-ever certification for welcoming four-legged friends.
Do Political Expression Policies Belong In The Workplace?
A political expression policy outlines acceptable political discussions, helps avoid a hostile workplace, and provides legal protection for companies. But few employees think their company should have one.
Does A Bear Rug Belong On An Expense Report?
A new survey of CFOs reveals that inappropriate reimbursement submissions are on the rise. Here are some of the most outrageous ones.
Employees Prefer Variety When It Comes To Office Space
Workers prefer personal, private office space, but varied office types — including both collaborative and quiet spaces — help them be as productive as possible.
