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On this latest episode of FMA Shorts, John Swofford, vice president of sales for TMA Systems, offers insight into ways that today’s labor shortage is impacting companies. This clip was taken from a recent webinar titled “How to Address the Labor Shortage with Technology.” The full webinar is available for FREE on-demand here.
With parts of the country experiencing record-breaking heatwaves this summer, employers and managers must protect their workers from the dangers of heat stress and illness. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thousands of workers get sick or even die from occupational heat exposure every year, despite it being entirely preventable. Hazardous heat […]
Security consultants should work with facilities management on the design and implementation of security methods and technologies in order to have the best facility security possible. Facilities Management Advisor’s FM Now: Secure Buildings online summit was held on June 20 and included an opening keynote session called “Design Development Considerations for Security Systems.” The session […]
Data center operators are facing stricter regulations and more pressure to reduce energy, along with persistent staffing and supply chain issues, according to Uptime Institute’s 13th Annual Global Data Center survey. The report shows new technologies potentially presenting a promising way forward, but these often are found lacking in standardization and scalability. While for many organizations, […]
As part of the company’s “workplace well-being first” design of its newly relocated Finnish offices, AstraZeneca has installed living walls in partnership with Finnish indoor nature technology firm Naava. The global pharmaceutical company has around 100 employees based in Finland, with the new premises located in the Keilaniemi region of Espoo. One major goal of the […]
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced its member-elected executive committee and appointed members of its global board of directors for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Led by Chair Dean Stanberry, CFM, SFP, who begins his term July 1, the board will concentrate efforts on ensuring facility management professionals worldwide have the resources and support to advance […]
An international survey of cleaners, commissioned by UNI Global Union, uncovers the significant challenges faced by cleaning professionals who work irregular and unsocial shifts. The survey, which received responses from over 2,500 cleaners in 32 countries across 6 continents, highlights the “detrimental effects” of nighttime on the health, well-being, and social inclusion of workers. The […]
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has released its 2023 Social Equity in the Built Environment Workforce Survey. This latest survey, which was completed in partnership with Avenue M Group, takes the pulse on where things stand in the industry with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It covers more ground, including a […]
With summer fast approaching, Americans are starting to think about their much-needed vacations, and hotels are gearing up for what could be a very busy travel season. But more guests means greater interaction between people and surfaces, which can elevate the risk of germs spreading throughout a hotel. Research conducted by Reckitt’s Lysol Pro Solutions shows that […]
The Great Resignation and the high number of workers retiring over the last several years have led to labor shortages at many workplaces across the country. While some of those positions will be filled, it’s likely those replacements won’t have the same depth of knowledge as their predecessors. To help solve this problem, facilities managers […]