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This is the ninth year of the Women in the Workplace report. Conducted in partnership with LeanIn.Org, this effort is the largest study of women in corporate America and Canada. This year, we collected information from 276 participating organizations employing more than ten million people. At these organizations, we surveyed more than 27,000 employees and…

Hot work continues to be one of the most significant industrial hazards facing the world. But with the help of longstanding and recently updated resources from NFPA®, the fire and life safety risks associated with hot work can be significantly reduced. What is hot work? Hot work refers to any process that involves open flames,…

As the seasons change, everything from people’s mental state to the indoor air quality shifts. For your cleaning practices and maintenance procedures, it’s important to prioritize the staff and visitors in your building. There are steps you can take to improve the environment and look out for your employees, keeping everyone safe, happy, and healthy…

LEED v5 is nearing final form, with the updated rating system for existing buildings operations and maintenance (O+M) undergoing final refinements ahead of a projected 2024 rollout. The draft version was released in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual conference last week along with a call for projects to help with the final…

The entry experience of a building is its first impression and serves as a welcoming point for residents and visitors while also setting the tone for the entire community. It is crucial to create a space that exudes dignity, evokes a sense of awe, and showcases the building’s overall experience. However, when faced with design…

Since the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 14 months ago, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of the Under Secretary for Infrastructure department has passed out $67 billion in clean energy funding. A plethora of grant opportunities for corporations, startups and nonprofits are available within…