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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: Sweet Stats To Improve Your Halloween Haul
The West Coast has it in the bag when it comes to the best places in the U.S. to go trick or treating.
Knowledge Workers Ready To Embrace Automation
"Wasteful" meetings and email continue to be a time-suck and the biggest productivity killers when it comes to getting work done, according to a new study from Workfront.
Friday Funny: 10 Cringe-Worthy Resume Blunders
When searching for a new job, it can be tempting to embellish your resume a bit to grab attention. Here are 10 embarrassing examples of what not to do.
Cell Phones Eclipse Landlines For Workplace Communication
All employees, especially millennials, prefer cell phones for productivity, according to a new survey from Zinwave.
Workplace Safety Can Give Small Businesses A Recruiting Edge
The safety of the work environment was among the top criteria employees consider when evaluating a new job offer, according to a new survey.
Cyber Security Standard Business Practice For Large Companies
Even with protocols in place to prevent cyber attacks, enforcement by management can be lax, according to new survey from Clutch.
Employees Value Workplace Restrooms
Nearly 90% of American workers think the condition of workplace restrooms indicates how much a company values its employees.
Overlooked Hazards, Risk Zones Cause Workplace Falls
Many organizations underestimate floor safety risks and are unaware of high-risk walk zones that exist within their buildings, according to a recent New Pig survey.
Question Of The Week: Are Open Workspaces All They’re Cracked Up To Be?
Many companies are moving toward open workspaces, but a new survey shows employees think they are among the least productive and most stressful work environments.
Friday Funny: (Vacation) Time Is Money
Close to half of employees would choose more paid vacation time over a pay raise if given the choice, according to new data from Spherion Staffing.
Public Libraries Prioritize Space Reclamation
A new ProQuest survey explores public librarians’ views, plans, and strategies related to space reclamation.
Study Reveals Surge In Healthcare Cyber Security System Breaches
KPMG's 2017 Cyber Healthcare & Life Sciences survey found an increase in the percentage of respondents that were victims of a data breach at healthcare providers and health plans.
Are Americans Too Tired To Function Safely At Work?
In a National Safety Council survey, 97 percent of respondents report at least one risk factor for fatigue — a hidden but deadly epidemic.
Mobile Devices: Wasting Time At Work
Using mobile devices for non-work activities in the office wastes an average of 56 minutes per day, according to a new OfficeTeam survey.
Mobile Employees Expect Protection When Off-Site
More than 80 percent of employers feel responsible for locating, sharing information with, and confirming safety of mobile employees during critical events, but find it challenging, finds a new report from Everbridge.
U.S. Is Tops In Employee Happiness
Employees in the United States, the Netherlands and Germany ranked highest in terms of on-the-job happiness.
How Safe Are Your Facilities?
If you haven’t thought about the security of your facility recently, maybe now is the time. Take this short quiz to find out how your facility stacks up.
Friday Funny: Is That A Dog At Your Desk?
In honor of today’s National Take Your Dog To Work Day, here’s a handy guide to welcoming pets into the workplace.
Feeling Good In the Workplace Boosts Company Performance
Does your company need a Chief Happiness Officer? Nearly 90% of workers think it's a good idea, according to a new report on the workplace from JLL.
Americans Split On Impact of Workplace Automation
About equal percentages of Americans think that automation will be a good or a bad thing for the future world of work, according to a new survey.
Support For Wind, Solar Power Continues
The green movement seems unstoppable; both private sector and public opinion is unwavering in rising support for clean energy options, according to a new Deloitte study.
Most Americans Say Workplace Is Civil
In an increasingly uncivil society, the workplace is becoming a sanctuary for many Americans, according to the seventh annual Civility in America poll.
Question Of The Week: How Do You Utilize Your CMMS?
A recent survey asked about to what extent facility maintenance departments are employing CMMS programs.
Friday Funny: You Need A Vacation. (So Take One Already!)
As we get ready to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer, a survey reveals that American workers may finally be changing their vacation-avoiding ways.
Summer Perks On The Decline
Employees say the hottest summer perks are flexible schedules and summer Fridays, but fewer companies are offering them.
Friday Funny: What Is Your Desk Personality?
Whether it’s immaculately neat, or a total mess, your desk provides insight into who you are and how you like to work. Check out this infographic then take a fun interactive quiz to discover your unique desk personality!
Houston, Washington DC Top Cities For Worker Weight Gain
Over a quarter of American employees have access to employer-sponsored wellness benefits, but 63 percent don't take advantage of them, according to new survey.
Enterprise-owned Data Centers Still The Norm
Many enterprises are moving some applications to the cloud, but the vast majority of IT workloads are hosted in company-owned and colocation data centers, according to a new Uptime Institute survey.
Infographic: Telecommuting Trends
Remote work, telecommuting, or telework: No matter what you call it, it’s a growing workplace trend. Learn more about PGi’s Global Telework Survey results with this infographic.
The State Of Physical Access Control: Impact On The Enterprise
Download this free white paper from HID and learn about the latest systems, technologies, and trends in the access control industry.
Friday Funny: Knock, Knock. Who’s There?
Being the office clown may be more beneficial than you thought, according to CFOs. As long as you follow these five simple rules.
Cybersecurity: Most Organizations Ill-Prepared For Insider Threats
Despite increased spending on deterrence and detection, new survey finds insider attacks are increasing in frequency and in cost of remediation.
Facility Management Needs New Blood
The $1 trillion profession is facing a critical shortage of professionals as career paths in the industry undergo “significant change,” according to a new report from IFMA and RICS.
Friday Funny: What Does Your Messy Desk Say About You?
While a sloppy or disorganized desk can be annoying or distracting, a desk that’s too clean can also raise red flags.
