One of the things younger employees tend to like an open floor plan. However, a few new studies have shown that open floor plans may not be as effective as they were once touted to be. The pros and cons …
The use of space heaters in offices is common in the winter. Even in warmer climates, winter mornings can bring on a chill. While these seemingly harmless devices may be an efficient way to heat a cold or drafty space, …
Fish tanks are popping up in more and more facilities, offices, and waiting rooms across the country. While this may appear to be a new design trend, studies show that aquariums offer actual health benefits for employees. Here are some …
Do you ever find your desk area cluttered? How about your desktop? Full of old files that are no longer needed? Can you recall when you first sat at work space and everything was clean and and empty. Now its …
Plants and workspaces are a good match. The benefits we experience around plants include enhanced self-esteem, reduced stress levels, and feelings of revitalization. Plants can add organic character to an office environment, improve productivity and creativity. What is horticulture? This …
The daily hustle bustle of the new office environment remains the least favorable Lifestyle. This is due largely in part to most employees remaining desk bound from morning till the evening. Long periods of sitting, according to the Mayo Clinic, …
Facility Management is an organizational function that integrates people, place, and processes within the built environment with the purpose of improving the quality of life of people and the productivity of the core business. Facility managers are the people who make sure …
Parking lots are some of the most common locations for “street” robberies. These street robberies can hurt the business. When customers fear being robbed at a specific location, they will avoid that location and head for a “safer” area. There …
A security, or physical risk assessment (aka a threat assessment) is an evaluation of your facility to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in its physical security. These assessments are typically performed by security experts and include looking at all existing security …
Good nutrition is essential for improving the quality of life of your facility residents. However, it typically takes a team to correctly tailor your facilities menu for everyone. This is where a registered dietitian can play a key role by …