Training trends

Training trends

Classroom, virtual or blended training? Dale Wardill, Client Manager, International Workplace on the results of a survey on the effects of COVID-19 on training strategy and how L&D has changed in response The pandemic has altered many things in our working lives, not least our working patterns. In the past two years there has been…

6 Ways to Increase Building Security in High-Turnover Industries

6 Ways to Increase Building Security in High-Turnover Industries

As a facilities manager, you’re probably fulfilling a variety of duties. One minute you’re a janitor, the next you’re an accountant, and another you’re a technician. In other words, you’re the corporate equivalent of a Swiss Army knife. That said, you can’t ignore your basic functions, such as keeping your building secure while employees and visitors come…

WELL v2 Evolves Health and Wellness

WELL v2 Evolves Health and Wellness

The new version expands from seven to 10 concepts and rewards facilities for what they accomplish. Since WELL’s initial launch in 2014, IWBI’s mission has been to “advance healthy buildings for all.” The organization listened, observed, and then channeled user feedback and scientific and medical research about how building environments affect human health and behavior…

Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles and Other Modern Vehicles in Parking Structures

Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles and Other Modern Vehicles in Parking Structures

In spite of the global supply chain issues and loss of vehicles in the Felicity Ace cargo ship fire, the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) has been on the move, hitting 6.6 million in 2021, which is more than triple their market share from two years earlier. While this might be good news for our…

Is Vertical Integration the Future of Facility Security?

Is Vertical Integration the Future of Facility Security?

If you have ever walked through an airport, there is no doubt you have glanced at the various doors when entering. If you pay a little more attention, or perhaps you work in access control and security, you will notice all the different types of locks, card readers, and electronic door controllers throughout the airport’s…

How to ensure pandemic levels of prevention remain

How to ensure pandemic levels of prevention remain

  In a recent study conducted by the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Centre, less than half of Americans are still wearing masks. Similar conditions can be found across Canada. After two years of pandemic-related restrictions, the public craves a return to normalcy. That craving was more than evident when this summer’s Canadian…