Gen what? Debunking age-based myths about worker preferences

Gen what? Debunking age-based myths about worker preferences

It’s no secret that the relationships between people and their work, and between employees and employers, have changed dramatically in recent years. The composition of the workforce is evolving, too, and quickly. As the youngest workers become an ever-larger share of the workforce—by some measures, Gen Zers could comprise more than one-quarter of the global…

Operational excellence: How purpose and technology can power performance

Operational excellence: How purpose and technology can power performance

What is operational excellence? And how can a renewed focus on this approach contribute to success in today’s business landscape? This episode of McKinsey Talks Operations explores the concept of operational excellence and its significance in organizations that use this approach of augmenting production and process systems. Our experts share insights on how companies can…

OSHA Cites Veterans Affairs Healthcare Facility over Deadly Maintenance Hazards

OSHA Cites Veterans Affairs Healthcare Facility over Deadly Maintenance Hazards

Federal safety inspectors found that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) endangered maintenance workers at its healthcare facility in Prescott, Ariz., by allowing them to work on steam lines without ensuring they followed required safety procedures. Similar hazards previously killed two workers at a VA facility in Connecticut. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety…

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment. Read on to learn more about what owners, designers, and end users can expect to see more of in 2023 and beyond. 1. Industrialized construction…

When to Perform Maintenance on Fire Alarms and Sprinklers

When to Perform Maintenance on Fire Alarms and Sprinklers

Fire alarm and sprinkler manufacturers discuss when to maintenance. When danger strikes, people need to be alert and ready to act. Fires are just one of these dangers. Fortunately, there is technology to both alert and actively fight fires: fire alarms and sprinklers. To keep these working properly in case danger arises, maintenance is necessary….

4 Considerations for Installing Electric Vehicles Chargers at Commercial Sites

4 Considerations for Installing Electric Vehicles Chargers at Commercial Sites

  Did you know it is projected that the electric vehicle (EV) adoption rate will be over 50 percent by 2030 in the U.S.? Just four years ago, it was projected that the EV adoption rate would be 21 percent by 2030. In other words, we are seeing significant traction in consumer demand to own…