Well-Being Intelligence: A Skill Set for the New World of Work

Well-Being Intelligence: A Skill Set for the New World of Work

A rise in workplace mental health issues calls for an informed response from managers and organizations.     The rise in the number of sick days employees have been taking is becoming a concern in many developed countries. In Sweden, the number of sick days per employee increased by one full day per year from…

Vikings Stadium Requiring $280 Million for Maintenance

Vikings Stadium Requiring $280 Million for Maintenance

U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is only seven years old, but the home of the Minnesota Vikings is already considering additional funding to keep the NFL stadium in top-notch condition. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that the stadium will require $280 million in maintenance over the next decade, including $48 million next year. The stadium’s…

Updating your condo’s emergency response plan

  As spring temperatures arrive and snow and ice finally recede, condominium managers often face property maintenance issues that arise or were neglected during the winter months. In addition to the regular maintenance tasks required to transition your building from winter to spring, this is also an ideal time to review and update your condo’s…

How operating room designs avoid the shock of electrical system accidents

How operating room designs avoid the shock of electrical system accidents

Learning Objectives Learn about what NFPA 99 covers for operating room electrical systems. Gain a basic understanding of wet procedure location risk assessments. Provide an overview of isolated power system and line isolation monitor design requirements. Electrical system insights NFPA 99 requires special protection against electrical shock in facilities designated as “wet procedure locations.” Wet…

Charging ahead

Charging ahead

With the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles fast approaching, and the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) increasing each year, a growing sense of urgency has been placed upon facilities managers to install EV charge points for both their own fleets and for customers and other stakeholders. So too has pressure increased to…

10 resources for improving corporate climate literacy

10 resources for improving corporate climate literacy

  The first article in this series, “Climate Literacy Training for Every Budget,” introduced the business case for employee climate literacy training and provided a list of courses available to the general public. Today’s installment continues the discussion around basic climate literacy and provides an overview of solutions designed specifically to help businesses scale employee…