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Health Standards Organization (HSO) recently published CAN/HSO 21001:2023, Long-Term Care Services, a new national standard that reflects what Canadians expect long-term care to look like and builds upon evidence-informed practices. Recognized by the Standards Council of Canada as its latest National Standard of Canada, CAN/HSO 21001:2023 captures the vision of close to 19,000 long-term care…

ASHRAE has introduced the first of a series of planned decarbonization guidance documents in sync with a new online gateway to a vast range of resources related to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the built environment. ASHRAE’s Task Force on Building Decarbonization is leading the effort, but working with prominent energy management, sustainability and…

  We live in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (also known as the management term VUCA) with unstable economies, transforming societies and a fast-changing climate. This global situation calls for bold action, a willingness to take risks for the greater good, and collective adaptation to ever-changing conditions. The actions we take now will…

  Safety is often viewed as an inhibitor to efficiency, forcing vehicles and machines to move slowly to avoid collisions. After all, if an accident happens, the resultant overhead costs can be high, with investigations and possibly even a halt to operations. Contrary to this thinking, safety and efficiency can be increased in concert. The…

In today’s economy, it can be tempting for commercial cleaners to focus more on the bottom line than on the relationships they’ve built along the way. Even though many challenges remain, it’s important to continue to prioritize customer relations as a way to expand your business, along with your margins. The commercial cleaning industry is…

Wellbeing now plays an essential role in the design, management and creation of a balanced workplace, says Sarah Syson, Design Manager at Claremont With many organisations striving to find a new sense of normality in an increasingly hybrid world, employers need to balance the flexibility they offer to individuals with the needs of the team…