Absenteeism

The practice of regularly staying away from work without good reason.

Access Control System

A security system that controls who or what can view or use resources in a computing environment.

Accessibility

The design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities.

Active Design

An approach to the development of buildings, streets, and neighborhoods that uses architecture and urban planning to make daily physical activity and healthy foods more accessible and inviting.

Active Workstation

A workstation that incorporates physical activity, such as a treadmill desk or cycling desk.

Activity-Based Working (ABW)

A workplace strategy that provides people with a choice of settings for a variety of workplace activities.

Adjustable Workstation

A workstation that can be adjusted to fit the user’s body size and preferences.

Agile Working

A way of working in which an organization empowers its people to work where, when and how they choose.

Anthropometrics

The scientific study of measurements and proportions of the human body, used to optimize ergonomic design.

Asset Management

The process of tracking and maintaining an organization’s physical assets and infrastructure.