Why leaders should trust their intuition

Why leaders should trust their intuition

Intuition, also known as gut thinking or our ‘sixth sense,’ is a response shaped by past experiences and knowledge that drives decision-making. Intuition is your brain on autopilot; it is unconscious thinking, processed outside your awareness. Staggeringly, it is estimated that 95% of daily decisions happen subconsciously, so approximately only five percent of decisions are…

Making Smart Building Design Work

Making Smart Building Design Work

By breaking down silos in facilities and improving communication among many interested parties, facility executives can ensure smart buildings perform as intended. The rapid evolution of building automation system (BAS) technology is outpacing traditional design and construction practices for institutional and commercial facilities. The growing disconnects between the design process and the operation of buildings…

World Hand Hygiene Day: How Handwashing Boosts Business Performance

World Hand Hygiene Day: How Handwashing Boosts Business Performance

As children, we are often reminded of the importance of washing our hands. But as we move through life, many of us don’t realize the impact that hand hygiene truly has. World Hand Hygiene Day, recognized annually on May 5, provides an opportunity to reflect on how hand hygiene plays a crucial role in our…

How Interior Design Choices are Bringing Employees Back to the Office

How Interior Design Choices are Bringing Employees Back to the Office

Accounting firm’s renovation increases occupant satisfaction, productivity and office traffic. The way people think about work has changed significantly over the last five years, and now it’s time for the old-fashioned office building to catch up. The ability to have a flexible schedule is more desirable than ever as more employees look for workplaces that…

Center for Elders’ Independence Expands with 3 New PACE Centers

Center for Elders’ Independence Expands with 3 New PACE Centers

  This major expansion will nearly triple CEI’s capacity, bringing community-based care to over 3,200 older adults across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. In response to the growing demand for senior care services across the East Bay region, Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is opening three new Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)…

Kentucky Airport Boosts Sustainability Efforts

Kentucky Airport Boosts Sustainability Efforts

Kentucky’s Blue Grass Airport integrates EV charging stations into its rental car operations. Visit any large shopping center, big box retailer, or glance around the parking lot at many institutional and commercial buildings, and visitors would be hard-pressed not to find electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations. Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, is a key…