Survey Finds Night Shifts Have ‘Detrimental Effects’ on Cleaning Professionals

Survey Finds Night Shifts Have ‘Detrimental Effects’ on Cleaning Professionals

An international survey of cleaners, commissioned by UNI Global Union, uncovers the significant challenges faced by cleaning professionals who work irregular and unsocial shifts. The survey, which received responses from over 2,500 cleaners in 32 countries across 6 continents, highlights the “detrimental effects” of nighttime on the health, well-being, and social inclusion of workers. The…

The circular economy is about avoiding waste and fixing broken value systems

The circular economy is about avoiding waste and fixing broken value systems

If you’ll indulge me for a second, one of my favorite bands is Death Cab for Cutie. My love for the band and this one section of lyrics inspired me to write this piece. It is one of my favorite lines from their newest album, “Asphalt Meadows,” and it goes like this: While the frontiers…

Protecting Your Workplace: 6 Essential Steps for Safety

Protecting Your Workplace: 6 Essential Steps for Safety

It will never happen to me. That only happens in low-income neighborhoods. We are safe here. These are just a handful of the excuses security experts hear when discussing shootings in the workplace. The truth is, however, that a mass shooting or other violent event can happen anywhere and to anyone. The United States has…

How HVAC Systems Affect Indoor Air Quality and Patient Experience

How HVAC Systems Affect Indoor Air Quality and Patient Experience

HVAC manufacturers join to discuss the roles HVAC systems play in IAQ and patients’ experiences. HVAC plays a core role in healthcare facilities by heating and cooling the air within them. However, these systems play a part in other aspects of healthcare facilities too. These aspects are subtler than air temperature, though they are still…

Build together: Rethinking solar project delivery

Build together: Rethinking solar project delivery

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) supports the growth of US renewables at an unprecedented pace. Solar, storage, and onshore wind capacity could reach more than 1,240 gigawatts (GW) over the next decade, growing 2.7 times faster than projected before the IRA took effect (Exhibit 1). The IRA is expected to stimulate domestic…

The big product and platform shift: Five actions to get the transformation right

The big product and platform shift: Five actions to get the transformation right

Many incumbent organizations across industries and sectors want to become more like tech companies: fast, agile, and dominant. They’re doing so to remain competitive at a time when B2B and B2C customers have high and rapidly changing expectations and digital disruptors are upending the business landscape. The key to making this change lies in adopting…