The future of the 20-minute city

The future of the 20-minute city

Cities are an essential part of how we live, work, and play. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not. Cities aren’t created equally and access to opportunity and resources varies greatly. We’ve seen ample research showing that dense, urban communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting…

Well-being struggles continue three years later

Well-being struggles continue three years later

Canadian workers continue to struggle with their health and well-being three years after the pandemic unleashed havoc on society. Manulife’s 2022 Wellness Report revealed new insights that reflect a significant drop in productivity throughout the workforce. The report assessed employers’ existing workplace wellness measures and surveyed 4,921 employees across 47 organizations. Thirty per cent are…

An evolved role for commercial security professionals

An evolved role for commercial security professionals

The definition of commercial property security has evolved. Coming out of the pandemic, several factors have reshaped what it means to safeguard building occupants and the communities they share. Scott Young has been among the security professionals watching this evolution unfold. As National Vice President of Security Systems and Technology with GardaWorld, he and his…

Come together

Come together

The Economist named “hybrid work” as the word of 2022. That’s hardly a surprising choice. By now, to anyone who has an “office job,” it will be an extremely familiar concept — with most employees in this group now working under the model if they weren’t already, albeit in more loosely defined terms. Despite its…

Chicago Cubs Hit Home Run with Modern Security at Historic Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs Hit Home Run with Modern Security at Historic Wrigley Field

When talking about Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States, it’s hard not to think of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the Chicago Cubs are one of the most recognized teams in professional sports. Every season, over 40,000 passionate and loyal fans flock to 81+…

Which technology should you use for ESG reporting?

Which technology should you use for ESG reporting?

  Selecting the right technology should be top of mind for companies developing an ESG reporting strategy. This includes software platforms, cloud-based analytics, plug-ins or add-ons to existing enterprise resource planning tools, and data lakes. In making this decision, companies have a strategic opportunity to transform their ESG decision-making process by grounding it in data…