Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre unveiled

Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre unveiled

The Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre was unveiled at London Health Sciences Centre. LHSC’s London Regional Cancer Program was renamed after the late Archie Verspeeten, a fervent champion for cancer research who donated $20 million to London Health Sciences Foundation last November. The donation marks the largest gift ever in the history of hospital foundations in…

Why climate disclosure policy is critical to corporate sustainability

Why climate disclosure policy is critical to corporate sustainability

There’s a lot of confusion and controversy swirling around the issue of climate disclosure: how much companies are mandated to tell the public about emissions they directly and indirectly generate. The controversy is now so thick that it has become a smokescreen, blocking a clear look at this issue. It’s important for sustainability professionals to…

Protecting forests through better forest management

Protecting forests through better forest management

As recent wildfires have demonstrated, an untouched forest isn’t necessarily a healthier one. In parallel with climate action, responsible forest management is one of the best tools to build resilient forests that will in turn help in the fight against climate change. There are 3 billion acres of working forests around the world — that…

University Taps into High Schools for Technicians

University Taps into High Schools for Technicians

The Florida State University facilities department has launched a work-based learning program for local high school students   April 29, 2024 As most maintenance and engineering managers understand all too well, the institutional and commercial facilities face a growing shortage of skilled trade workers. Managers for years have looked in every imaginable place and used every…

Ground Broken on WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital

Ground Broken on WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital

The new hospital, located in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, is expected to open in late 2025. Officials from WellSpan Health and Emerus held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the much-anticipated WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital, which will elevate healthcare access for residents in York County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding region. The innovative WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital in New Freedom, Pennsylvania,…

From start-up to centaur: Leadership lessons on scaling

From start-up to centaur: Leadership lessons on scaling

Scaling is no easy feat. Even companies that develop successful products have a greater than 80 percent chance of failure. Fast-growth companies face constant growing pains, especially at critical inflection points, and investors attribute 65 percent of failures in their portfolios to people and organizational issues. Best-in-class B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) company innovators can serve as…