The Power Of Choice In The Workplace
The degree to which people can express their independence at work is influenced by the environment they're in and how they make use of the facility.
Friday Funny: Let’s Go Streaking! For The Love Of Coffee?
In a recent survey conducted by Staples, it was found that some office workers may take their reliance on a coffee break to the extreme.
Hack To The Future: Amping Up The Traditional Office
Your office doesn’t have to be boring, but it probably is. While not every facilities team can implement these five office hacks to jazz up their spaces, take them as inspiration.
Humanscale Earns Living Product Challenge Certification
The company is recognized for sustainable manufacturing practices for its ergonomic Float height-adjustable table and Diffrient Smart task chair.
Productivity, And The Power Of Place
To boost employee engagement, facility executives focus on creating spaces that accommodate physical, cognitive, and emotional demands.
Survey Says… Beverage Amenities Make A Difference
Many variables affect employee productivity — design, lighting, air quality, and more.
Boston Consulting Firm Invests In New HQ Space
Within the same building, Charles River Associates moved from a 30 year old space to one that supports 21st century work processes and technology.
Survey Upends Common Meeting Myths
A new global survey delivers surprising results about the amount of time employees spend in meetings, whether they consider them productive, and how and where they like to attend them.
WorkMax Resource Management by AboutTime
WorkMax is cloud-based resource management software that provides necessary information for local or remote workforces.
Catalysts For Office Productivity
With technology making it possible for many to work virtually anywhere, it’s important to provide spaces and amenities to help employees thrive.
Friday Funny: Is Pokémon Go A Workplace No-Go?
A dream come true for Pikachu fans, Pokémon Go can be a nightmare for companies that want to keep their email and cloud-based information secure.
Did You Miss Our “Your Air May Be Destroying Productivity” Webinar?
The accumulation of airborne pollutants can cost as much as $6,500 per employee per year in lost productivity. Watch this free video webinar and learn about the significant return on investment improved IAQ can have in facilities.
Outsourcing: Focus On Core Competencies
Outsourcing services is no longer a question of “should we or shouldn’t we?” but of “how much should we outsource to improve performance, and with whom?”
Global FM: Opportunities For Best Practices
Mergers, acquisitions, and other circumstances are expanding the global footprint of facility management operations.
Friday Funny: Wasting Time At Work
Whether they're searching for dates online, making macaroni art, or texting, a recent survey found two or more hours a day are lost in productivity because employees are distracted.
Material Handling Most Frequent Cause Of Workplace Injuries
Workers suffering sprains and strains average 57 days away from work, according to Travelers’ new Injury Impact Report.
New Service Spotlight: Staples Easy System
Facility managers order office supplies and services from any device using this purchasing platform from Staples Business Advantage.