Adecco USA, honored at the United Nations during the World Diversity Leadership Summit by receiving the Global Partners Program Award, released results from its latest Workplace Insights survey series which takes a close look at what American workers think about the role of diversity at the office. More
New Window Opens on Solar Energy: Cost Effective Devices Available Soon
from Science Daily
Imagine windows that not only provide a clear view and illuminate rooms, but also use sunlight to efficiently help power the building they are part of. MIT engineers report a new approach to harnessing the sun's energy that could allow just that. More
What Are the Pros and Cons of Flex Time?
from Financial Post
Flex time is part of a growing trend in the workplace that encompasses flexible work arrangements. It falls under the larger category of alternative work arrangements, such as telecommuting and job sharing. More
Texas Takes Step Toward Wind Energy Lines
from USA Today
Texas officials gave preliminary approval to the nation's largest wind-power project, a plan to build billions of dollars worth of new transmission lines to bring wind energy from gusty West Texas to urban areas.
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Product Showcase: LogiSon Acoustic Network
 More than 70% of employees say they would be more productive if their workplace was quieter. The LogiSon Acoustic Network increases speech privacy and reduces disruptions by introducing a masking sound that makes conversations and noises more difficult, or impossible, to hear. It’s a cost-effective method of improving overall acoustic comfort. More info
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Office Politics: How to Play the Game
from CNN
Politics in the workplace can get vicious—and this doesn’t necessarily mean the governmental kind. Rather, office politics, or how power and influence are managed in your company, will be a part of your career whether you choose to participate in them or not.
Some workers say they don't want to get caught up in politics at work, but most experts argue that playing the game is crucial to your career success.
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Top 10 Energy-Efficient States: Study Finds Double Digit Cost Savings
from Jackson Associates
Maine leads the country in office building energy efficiency, followed by Massachusetts and New Hampshire according to a study just released by energy economist, author and Texas A&M University professor Jerry Jackson, Ph.D. State rankings below reflect the percent of office buildings that exceed EPA’s Energy Star standard and provide the first quantitative evidence of state level cost savings. More
Plan to Work on Holidays—But Book Holiday Plans at Work
from Financial Post
Turning off the BlackBerry and shutting down the laptop are proving to be difficult for more and more workers on vacation, according to a new survey from job classifieds Web site, Monster.ca. Of the roughly 1,500 employees polled, one in four admitted to checking e-mails and messages while on vacation.
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Employers Take Active Role in Promoting Workplace Wellness
from San Francisco Business Times
Recognizing that chronic illness accounts for 75 percent of health care spending, many employers are taking a "hands on" approach to improving employee health and wellness by promoting programs that address smoking, obesity and disease prevention and management. At a press briefing hosted by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), representatives from Food Lion LLC, DTE Energy and the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) discussed employee engagement in workplace wellness programs that drive healthier behaviors and control costs. More
 When managing flying insects in public areas, compromise is not an option, yet finding a professional insect light trap that combines an attractive innovative design that's discreet and effective can be as elusive as the search for the Holy Grail. More info (paid advertisement)
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Desk Rage Spoils Workplace for Many Americans
from Reuters
Get out of the way, road rage. Here comes desk rage. Anger in the workplace—employees and employers who are grumpy, insulting, short-tempered or worse—is shockingly common and likely growing as Americans cope with woes of rising costs, job uncertainty or overwhelming debt, experts say. More
Smoke-Free Workplace Air is Good for Business
from Azle News
Texas-based Dell’s recent decision to go smoke-free at all of its U.S. worksites is a great way to clear the air and improve health for all Dell employees. It also signals that major U.S. employers are beginning to understand the costs associated with smoking—the higher health care costs and smoking’s impact on workers’ productivity and absenteeism. More
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Sguig Syncro by Keilhauer
 Sguig is the first task chair designed with Keilhauer's groundbreaking ergonomic research on gender differences related to the biomechanics of sitting. Sguig ergonomically supports BOTH men and women. More |
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Adecco USA, honored at the United Nations during the World Diversity Leadership Summit by receiving the Global Partners Program Award, released results from its latest Workplace Insights survey series which takes a close look at what American workers think about the role of diversity at the office. More
