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Despite implementation of the Worker Protection Act 2023 fast approaching on 26 October, a new survey by employment law and HR consultancy WorkNest, has found that an alarming number of businesses are unprepared. Employers will very soon need to comply with a new duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ to protect employees from sexual harassment. However,…

K-12 facilities managers are emphasizing efficiency and cost savings as they stare down the twin challenges of aging infrastructure and budget constraints, according to a new survey by Incident IQ, a workflow management solution provider. With the average age of U.S. school buildings at just under 50 years old, facilities managers are used to juggling…

The new expansion spans 17,800 square feet. The Christ Hospital Medical Center – Liberty Township opened the doors to its 17,800 square-foot expansion. The nearly $20 million dollar project will expand imaging services including: State-of-the-art MRI Scanner for cardiac imaging 1.5 Siemens Sola Superconducting Magnet for more efficient screenings and tests for orthopedics, oncology, urology,…

Before a renovation project can begin, designers need to consider the risks of having patients in house. The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, but oftentimes the facilities don’t match the innovations that are taking place on the medical side. Interiors are quickly becoming outdated, potentially turning off patients as it appears that they aren’t up…

Five smoke stakes line up against a backdrop of a blue sky. A thick cloud of white smoke pours out from one of the stakes. For centuries, philosophers have opined on the nature of control and the challenge of recognizing what’s in one’s power to change. Solving the problem of climate change—that is, achieving net…

Agile planning is a popular workspace model that provides a flexible and adaptable layout design, while giving employees complete choice over their work setting. This planning model also easily accommodates changes in function or space usage over time. In a previous post, we broke down the “Five Primary Models for Maximum Efficiency and Productivity.” As…