Can switching to ‘chrono-working’ improve mental health?

Can switching to ‘chrono-working’ improve mental health?

A survey from specialist recruitment consultancy, Robert Walters, has revealed that two-fifths of professionals feel that their mental health could be improved by ‘chrono-working’ – the process where companies allow you to choose work hours according to your natural sleeping pattern. The findings come amidst 54 per cent of employees stating that their organisations flexible…

Faces of Facilities: Maria Ruiz from UNICEF USA

Faces of Facilities: Maria Ruiz from UNICEF USA

“Always learn, practice, and apply. Find experts and ask them everything. Never be afraid to not know. Face the fear of not knowing and ask anyway.” Those are the wise, humble words of Maria Ruiz, a life-long learner who serves as the facilities and operations manager at UNICEF USA. Headquartered in New York City’s Financial…

How to get ready for the new EU sustainability due diligence law

How to get ready for the new EU sustainability due diligence law

  After four years of negotiations, the European Union passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on Friday. The legislation aims to harmonize the requirements and processes for companies to assess and mitigate the human rights and environmental impacts of their operations and supply chains. After several European countries, including France and Germany, passed…

Renovation Gives College Better ROI than New Construction

Renovation Gives College Better ROI than New Construction

In a post-pandemic uncertain economy, campus planners and facilities directors at large public universities are focused on value. Rather than new construction, organizations can get better return on investment from renovations and adaptive reuse projects. The latest example of this ROI is the work by JZA+D at Montclair State University in northern New Jersey. The…

Allina Health Opens Lakeville Specialty Center

Allina Health Opens Lakeville Specialty Center

  Allina Health will serve patients with expanded care offerings and provide coordinated care in the Twin Cities south metro through the opening of its new Lakeville Specialty Center. The 100,000-square-foot center includes more than 10 specialty services, including heart care, dermatology, orthopedics, women’s health and more. Patients can find peace of mind when unexpected…

Texas to Offer Grant to Aid Operations for Rural Operations

Texas to Offer Grant to Aid Operations for Rural Operations

  In 2023, it was revealed that over 600 rural hospitals – representing 30 percent of the hospitals in the country – were at risk of closing due to financial distress. Hospitals facing closure have seen a drop in patient services in recent years as health insurance plans often will not pay the cost of…