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The Opportunity Empowering Turkish manufacturers with innovation The Turkish Employers Association of Metal Industries (MESS) has been a cornerstone of the Turkish economy since it was founded in 1959 to help lead the development of the country’s metal industry. MESS encompasses more than 230,000 employees across major industries, including automotive, machinery, durable goods, iron and…

McKinsey research shows that healthy organizations—those with strong performance cultures—consistently outdo their peers. To understand the state of organizational health in Southeast Asia, we analyzed data from more than 200,000 respondents to McKinsey’s Organizational Health Index (OHI) survey, covering nearly 40 companies over a five-year period (see sidebar, “Understanding organizational health”). Overall, we found organizational…

Excessive office noise has become a growing workplace challenge, undermining productivity, employee wellbeing, and the ‘Great Return to the Office,’ according to the findings of a new study. The study, by Oscar Acoustics, specialists in architectural acoustic finishes has found that noise has become a major deterrent for employees returning to in-office work. The push…

Rising costs and concerns about inflation have turned tenants and guests into savvy, budget-conscious consumers. Whether managing multifamily properties, office buildings, or hotels, facilities management professionals face increasing pressure to justify every dollar spent on amenities. Every offering must deliver real, measurable value that convinces tenants their money is well spent, regardless of the property…

Although the damage was severe, it provided a valuable opportunity for NYU Langone to assess structural vulnerabilities and increase facility resilience. NYU Langone Health (NYU Langone) serves the five boroughs of New York City and surrounding counties. The 3.5 million square foot medical campus in Manhattan includes 10 interconnected buildings that serve as in-patient care…

At a glance Despite contributing to a substantial 290 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of the global disease burden, mental health conditions only receive 2 percent of domestic government healthcare funding globally, resulting in an annual funding gap of $200 billion to $350 billion. Scaling known, cost-effective interventions to prevent, treat, and help people recover…