7 Key Considerations for Coatings in Food and Beverage Facilities

7 Key Considerations for Coatings in Food and Beverage Facilities

Food and beverage processing facilities operate in some of the most demanding environments, where safety, hygiene, and durability are non-negotiable. High-performance coatings play a critical role in protecting floors, walls, and equipment surfaces, ensuring compliance with strict industry regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. Whether you’re planning a new facility or upgrading an existing one, here…

Implementing Duress Systems to Mitigate Workplace Violence

Implementing Duress Systems to Mitigate Workplace Violence

Did you know that workplace violence resulted in the death of 524 workers in 2022? This was a 9% increase compared to 2021. Unless urgent measures are taken, workplace violence will persist, and innocent lives will be lost. One effective solution to ensure that workplace violence is reduced is the use of duress systems. This article will…

Neenan Archistruction and Ampla Health Celebrate Opening of New Flagship Facility

Neenan Archistruction and Ampla Health Celebrate Opening of New Flagship Facility

At 56,498 square feet, the newly completed facility brings together advanced design, comprehensive care services and community-centered functionality. Neenan Archistruction, a design-build firm and Ampla Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), announced the exponential growth and sweeping transformation of Ampla Health’s most comprehensive health center. At 56,498 square feet, the newly completed facility brings…

Report reveals barriers faced by LGBTQ+ professionals

Report reveals barriers faced by LGBTQ+ professionals

A new report has laid bare the extent of homophobia in UK workplaces, revealing the significant barriers faced by LGBTQ+ professionals at every stage of their careers. The study, which surveyed over 1,000 LGBTQ+ professionals, found that 85% have encountered career obstacles due to their identity. These ranged from discrimination in promotions and a lack…

Are Bad Listeners Actually Bad at Listening?

Are Bad Listeners Actually Bad at Listening?

What Makes a Good or Bad Listener Angie Basiouny: I’m here today with Rebecca Schaumburg. She’s a professor in our Department of Operations, Information and Decisions. Becky’s research focuses on interpersonal communication, negotiations, mood, emotions — the soft skills that we bring to the office that really make a difference. Today we’re going to talk…

Ensuring accessibility and safe egress: Particularly sites with no lifts or ramps

Ensuring accessibility and safe egress: Particularly sites with no lifts or ramps

As someone who works closely with businesses on workplace accessibility and emergency planning, I see the same challenges come up time and time again. Many companies want to be inclusive, but they don’t always know where to start or what’s required of them. Making sure that everyone, including those with disabilities, can move around a…