Protecting Elderly Populations In A Fire

AnneTFM — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:15:51 +0000

In a recent nationwide survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Americans correctly identified adults age 65 and older as the most at-risk group.

by AnneTFM

Survey Reveals Cleaning Services Strategies

AnneTFM — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:00:12 +0000

Earlier this month, P&G Professional released results of a survey it conducted on how decision makers managing in-house or contract cleaning services in commercial and institutional facilities have reacted and adapted to current business conditions.

by AnneTFM

New Survey Reveals School Districts Cutting Spending Due to Rising Energy Costs

Andrea IFMA — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:46:37 +0000

Two-thirds of school districts responding to a new “School Energy and Environment Survey” from Honeywell and Education Week Research have made spending cuts or modifications as a direct result of rising energy bills.

by Andrea IFMA

Annual Career Check-up: Update Your Resume

Laurie IFMA — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:37:33 +0000

Forty-four percent of people update their resume less than once a year and nearly one-in-five haven’t updated their resume in over two years. Whether currently in an active job search or satisfied with one’s current career, Right Management recommends always keeping your resume updated.

by Laurie IFMA

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.

by HeidiTFM

A Look At Legal & Liability Issues

AnneTFM — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:10:05 +0000

A just released survey sponsored by IREM sought to identify current and emerging legal/liability issues impacting real estate management professionals.

by AnneTFM

IFMA And TFM Request Responses To FM Staffing Survey

HeidiTFM — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:12:02 +0000

Responses should be submitted by Monday, July 13, 2009.

by HeidiTFM

Survey On Hand Washing Practices

AnneTFM — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:26:35 +0000

Ninety-four percent of respondents said they always wash their hands after visiting a restroom. They don’t think so highly of their peers.

by AnneTFM

Survey Examines Workplace Strategies

AnneTFM — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:04:48 +0000

A recent survey by CoreNet Global and Microsoft examines Alternative Workplace Strategies (AWS).

by AnneTFM

Survey: Help Shape the Future of Building and Facility Operations

HeidiTFM — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:53:19 +0000

The Building Intelligence Group has been retained to conduct a research project on the issues and needs for operators and technicians involved with High Performance buildings.

by HeidiTFM

Managing Document Management

AnneTFM — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:05:59 +0000

A survey report on strategies being used by organizations in this economic downturn has been issued by Oce Business Services.

by AnneTFM

MSN Finds It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green

Laurie IFMA — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:00:35 +0000

The survey found that overwhelmingly, almost 70% of the Americans surveyed say they would never limit toilet flushes to conserve water or use a kitchen compost.

by Laurie IFMA

Data Center Energy Efficiencies

AnneTFM — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:42:22 +0000

Siemens recently conducted a survey of Fortune 2000 companies on this topic.

by AnneTFM

The American Industrial Hygiene Association Surveys Members On Public Policy Issues

AnneTFM — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:31:32 +0000

The biennial survey sought to identify topics that will affect that group and other occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals over the next two years.

by AnneTFM

How Am I Supposed To Type?

HeidiTFM — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:51:39 +0000

Respondents to Pew Research study believe keyboards may disappear by 2012, among other technological developments.

by HeidiTFM

New Data Center Users Group Report Reflects Challenges Ahead

HeidiTFM — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:42:44 +0000

According to Emerson’s fall 2008 Data Center Users’ Group member survey, managing a dynamic data center and critical infrastructure continues to be a challenge requiring organizational collaboration and systems integration. Energy efficiency, power densities, and availability were all cited as tough issues that data center managers will continue to face.

by HeidiTFM

Is PPE Compliance A Challenge In Your Facility?

AnneTFM — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:57:07 +0000

In a recent survey conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional, 89% of safety professionals polled have observed workers failing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when they should have been.

by AnneTFM

Study Finds Most Office Workers Fear Telecommuting Backlash

HeidiTFM — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:32:20 +0000

Despite possible negative reaction from employers, the recent survey reveals that many employees support working from home.

by HeidiTFM

Survey Results On Correctional Facilities Released

AnneTFM — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:37:55 +0000

The American Correctional Association, in partnership with ARAMARK Correctional Services, conducted the survey.

by AnneTFM