Does Office Temperature Affect Productivity?

HeidiTFM — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:31:37 +0000

Overall, more than a quarter (27%) of workers describe the temperature at their work place as “too hot.” On the flip side, 19% reported that the temperature was “too cold,” while 54% said it was “just right.”

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Survey: Workers Willing to Sacrifice Comfort to Save Energy

HeidiTFM — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:50:34 +0000

Survey also finds that nearly four in five participants (78%) are less productive at work when they are too hot or too cold.

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Study Reveals Declines in Health of American Workforce

HeidiTFM — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:32:11 +0000

New data from the Families and Work Institute shows that the health of employed American workers is trending downward in a number of important areas.

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IFMA Study: Going From Hot To Cold (And Back Again)

HeidiTFM — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:47:45 +0000

IFMA has released “Temperature Wars: Savings vs. Comfort,” a new study that takes an in-depth look at the most common thermal complaints made by workers and the variety of ways facility professionals respond to them.

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Friday Funny: The Ultimate Video Fail

HeidiTFM — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:23:29 +0000

Happy National Doughnut Day (the first Friday of June each year). Enjoy your free doughnuts while watching the FacilityBlog Friday Funny.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Power Showers!

HeidiTFM — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:33:28 +0000

According to the results of a study conducted in the UK on behalf of Kohler Mira Limited, soaping up during the work day can increase productivity and creativity for employees in certain industries.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Deskinacar????

HeidiTFM — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:36:00 +0000

At a time when cell phone use for drivers is consider a moving violation in several states, many “road warriors” are struggling for safe ways to conduct business on the road. And under initial scrutiny, the idea of conducting business in the car may seem downright dangerous. Unfortunately, it’s a necessity for some professionals (including [...]

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