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More than a quarter of working Brits feel least productive in January, with an estimated two million people affected by low mood and reduced motivation as daylight hours shorten. As workplaces prepare for another winter slump, employers are increasingly turning to simple, evidence-backed approaches to support staff. One of the most effective is the introduction…

A successful facilities management operation depends on communication, adaptability and emotional intelligence as much as it does on boilers and breakers. That’s a lesson Doug Pearson, associate vice president for Facilities Planning and Operations at Kent State University, learned early in his career. “Fifteen years ago, I started to realize there was a weakness in…

Regardless of location or how the thermometer swings, building owners and managers need to prepare their HVAC systems to weather an unpredictable winter season. Winter is the peak time for heating emergencies due to fluctuating temperatures, and it’s imperative for leaders to prepare their systems ahead of time to avoid costly repairs, critical downtime, and…

Manufacturers and other companies requiring workers in the skilled trades have long bemoaned the decline of their workforce. Yet today’s educational pathways look much like they did in the ‘80s, when hiring numbers began declining. Apprenticeship programs remain scarce, with just 678,000 apprentices registered nationwide (in comparison, Germany’s labor force is less than a third of…

Dive Brief: Whole Foods Market is gearing up to launch automated, on-site food recycling infrastructure that will allow the retailer to convert food waste into chicken feed for its suppliers, according to a Tuesday press release. Starting in 2027, the back-of-house operations powered by Mill Industries Inc. will measure food waste in real-time, using artificial…

The pandemic may be behind us, but the world is forever changed in how it views the definition of clean. Cleanliness is only the first step in ensuring that surfaces are sanitary, particularly when it comes to commercial cleaning. The post-pandemic normal has created an imperative for facilities to maintain hygienic environments for clients, customers,…