Human Resources
New research digs into state of the workplace
The social infrastructure of the office underscores new research-driven analysis that measures shifts in employee sentiment post-pandemic.
A path to barrier-free buildings: Facility assessments and strategic accessibility plans
A pressing issue facing facility managers is the crucial impact that barrier-free accessibility can have on a strategic renewal plan.
Inside Manulife’s latest workplace transformation
Overhauling Manulife’s Canadian head office in Waterloo transformed into an even more significant project than previously intended.
Ottawa commercial landlords bid welcome
Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, confirms that public service employees will be expected to spend 40 to 60 per cent of their working hours in a formal office setting.
Innovations in health care monitoring technology
There are so many innovative ways to use surveillance technology and equipment beyond traditional security.
The new employee monitoring policy
While the deadline to prepare the policy was October 11, 2022, it is better late than never to get an electronic monitoring policy in place.
A recap of IFMA’s World Workplace
In the past, cleaning suppliers, landscapers, and pest control companies dominated FM shows. Not anymore.
FMs: From backroom professional to essential team member
As pandemic protocols begin to wane, FMs must continue to shine and maintain the profile they earned and the renewed relationships built and established throughout the past two-plus years.
Can workplace design be recession-proof?
There are four fundamental elements that should be considered for any space design, especially when a recession is looming, dollars are tight and retaining and attracting top talent is essential.
Realizing trauma-informed care in the workplace
Trauma is defined broadly as an emotional response to an overwhelming incident or series of events. When our subconscious ability to cope is overwhelmed, we
Psychological ergonomics in the workplace
Jobs with high cognitive demand and/or psychological stress have also been linked to increased incidents of musculoskeletal disorders.
Reimagining Canada’s health care system
The Canadian health care system is at a tipping point with rising demands for service, record levels of job vacancies, and increasing public and political pressures.
Canadians scrutinize reality of workplace culture claims
The workplace culture that companies claim to promote is far from the reality for many Canadian employees who see significant gaps.
Workers stress over cost of returning to the office
As food and gas prices remain high, nearly half of Canadian employees worry about the added costs of returning to the office full-time, above other issues.
Planning a career change in facility management
For many FM industry members, there seems to be a basic pattern to job hop every two to five years. In today’s changing work environment, it is acceptable to desire greater career challenges or opportunities.
Post-secondary students specify ideal workplace
Post-secondary students in Canada are banking on hybrid office models within their future workplace.
Technology, workers, and BSCs: Bridging the gap
Hallmark Housekeeping Services Senior VP Chris King discusses how technology can help ease the labour burden – as part of a multifaceted approach