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Dive Brief: The Department of Labor intends to rescind a 2024 rule on independent contractor classification, according to its regulatory agenda. The agency did not signal how it intends to change the rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule is a method of determining if a worker is an independent contractor or a…

There are ways in which saying no can become an essential leadership tool for managers. Facility managers have been schooled over the years to be the first person in the class to raise their hand and offer to take on a challenge. They have been taught to find practical solutions to internal customers’ problems and…

State has unconstitutionally underfunded public schools and are repeating mistakes that led to a landmark ruling more than 30 years ago.   September 12, 2025 The federal government, as well as many state and local governments, have been notoriously unwilling to provide adequate funds to fund government-owned facilities nationwide, leading to an ever-growing backlog of costly…

JBS, the world’s largest meatpacker, made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in June, marking a comeback for a company that in 2020 had paid billions in fines to Brazilian and U.S. authorities to settle sweeping bribery and corruption cases. The rebrand included setting ambitious climate goals to appeal to ESG-focused investors: zero…

  As the technology for 3D printing with concrete-based materials has advanced in the last decade, many in construction have been waiting for some clear breakthrough to mark it as the next big thing. But the gains have been small and cumulative, with hundreds of homes built across the U.S. using 3D-printed structural concrete walls…

As the workplace continues to evolve, the hybrid work model has proven it’s here to stay. In 2025, more companies are embracing flexible schedules, rotating in-office days and remote work options. While this model may provide benefits for both employers and employees, it presents new cleaning challenges for facilities management professionals. The Shift Towards Flexibility…