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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.
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.
Is Taking A Summer Vacation Too Much Of A Challenge?
As the summer vacation season nears, a new survey reveals that professionals find disconnecting from the office isn't always so easy. What are your plans this summer?
Co-workers Are Biggest Distraction In Open Offices
A new survey finds Gen Z employees are most productive when working around noise, while Baby Boomers need quiet to get work done.
Which Summer Benefits Do Workers Really Want?
Flexible schedules and early fridays top employees' summer wish lists, according to a new survey from Accountemps. What's offered at your facility?
Many Workers Still Prefer Paper Over Digital Media
The Mopria Workflow Survey challenges the assumption that workers prefer pure-digital workflows, and illustrates balanced preferences between paper and digital media.
Employees Would Choose Job Happiness Over A Bigger Paycheck
Most employees in France, Germany, and the U.K. work in open office layouts; the U.S. is slightly behind with 30% working in private offices and 25% in open floor plans.
USGBC Explores Green Building Industry’s Role As Global Solution
The new report takes a closer look at Americans' views on environmental issues and how the green building industry can be better positioned as a global solution.
Businesses Benefit From Clean Restrooms
Most consumers will spend more at businesses with well-kept restrooms, finds 10th Annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey.
75% Of Employers Say Opioid Use Impacts Their Workplace
More than a third have experienced absenteeism or impaired worker performance, and 31 percent have had an overdose, arrest, a near-miss or an injury because of employee opioid use, according to NSC survey.
Can Robots Do A Better Job Than People?
More than half of U.S. managers think robots and automation do higher quality work than humans, according to a study by MindEdge/Skye Learning.
Most Workplace Misconduct Is Never Reported
A Gartner survey found that just 41 percent of workplace misconduct is reported, and fear of retaliation is a primary reason witnesses keep mum.
Are You Celebrating National Napping Day?
The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated asked workers worldwide, "What would you do with more time?" Did more sleep make the list?
Skilled Security Workers Becoming More Difficult To Find
Security teams are understaffed as cyber security skills gap worsens, according to a new Tripwire survey.
How Younger Managers Are Shaping The Future Of Work
By 2028, 73 percent of all departments will have remote workers, according to Upwork's third annual Future Workforce Report.
Organizations Not Ready To Tackle Cyber Demands
Lack of cyber talent, budget, and operational alignment are top challenges, according to a new report from Deloitte.
Could You Disconnect From Email?
A new survey finds that a majority of tech leaders are confident they can disconnect from emails, but think employees may find it difficult to detach.
Cybercrime Devastating Threat To Small, Medium Sized Businesses
Half of business leaders say a data breach could end their business, according to a new survey by AppRiver.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Three Tips For Effective Power And Charging Solutions
With the rise of mobile technology and more millennials in the workforce, productivity depends on effective charging solutions.
Friday Funny: Move Over, Rover
From Cardi B. to “Black Panther,” human names and pop culture were the most popular inspirations for dog names in 2018, according to an annual report from Rover.com.
Friday Funny: It’s The Most Productive Time Of The Year
Despite the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a new survey finds worker productivity actually increases during this festive time of the year.
Wellbeing, Technology Drive Workplace Productivity
Employers are prioritizing total wellbeing and embracing technology to drive workplace productivity and employee satisfaction, according to a new survey from Buck.
Safety, Hygiene Create Happy, Productive Manufacturing Workers
Tork survey finds link between safe, clean, and orderly work environments, and the overall happiness of manufacturing employees.
Global Green Building Trends
Nearly half of survey respondents expect to make 60% of their construction projects green in the next three years.
Employers, Workers Out Of Sync On Popular Office Perks
A recent survey from Robert Half shows that professionals want more choices when it comes to when — and where — they work.
Most, Least Expensive U.S. Office Markets
Here's a rundown of the most and least expensive private sector office markets in the United States based on total operating expenses, courtesy of BOMA International.
Smart Buildings Driving U.S. Energy Efficiency Spending
More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months, finds Johnson Controls' annual survey.
Friday Funny: ‘Tis The Season To Be Shopping
Despite their bosses' concerns over productivity and security, 64% of employees plan to shop online at work this holiday season. Which cities are most guilty of "workshopping?"
Keep Your Facility Healthy And Staff Happy This Cold And Flu Season
Often overlooked, the simple act of hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease. Here are some tips for making sure it happens.
Friday Funny: Here Come The Holidays!
Companies are full of holiday cheer this year: Most plan to host holiday parties to end 2018, and 41 percent will spend more than last year. (Don’t even think about skipping.)
The Toll Of Politics In The Workplace
Nearly all executives surveyed by Korn Ferry say they'll be happy when the U.S. mid-term elections are over.
Co-Working Expected To Rise Dramatically
Companies project nearly one-fourth of global workforces will use co-working spaces in five years, according to recent survey.
