Managing Resource Scarcity: Responding To Common Staffing Challenges

By Greg Larson While the global material supply crisis has eased somewhat, a more pressing challenge for facility administrators is the shortage of engineers and those trained to perform various skilled trades. According to Pew Research Center, “blue-collar” workers...

How Analytics Are Shaping The Future

(Photo: Adobe Stock / AliceA) By Chiel DrostFrom the June 2025 Issue of Facility Executive The modern workplace is still finding its rhythm. With hybrid schedules now the norm and office attendance fluctuating week to week, many organizations are rethinking their...

Is The Open Office Failing Today’s Workforce?

Adobe Stock – murattellioglu There’s a growing disconnect between the design of today’s offices and the evolving needs of building occupants, according to a new report from Crown Workspace. The report, which surveyed 1,250 office workers and facilities...

Does Employee Appreciation Reduce Workplace Injuries?

(Photo: Adobe Stock / Allistair F/peopleimages.com) Frequently recognizing employees for their efforts and achievements can decrease the likelihood of workplace injuries among French workers by up to 50%, according to new research. This is a key finding from O.C....

A Holistic Approach To Recycling Facility Design

By Craig Rutkowski, Caleb Bandy & Kristin Stubbs Located in Ohio’s oldest African American community, the American Addition area of Columbus, the Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center (RRC) stands as a testament to the impact of thoughtfully designed...