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Survey Reveals Low Percentage In Office Romances

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

9.5.08 | Grand Rapids, MI | The Workplace Index Survey by Steelcase reveals that most workers defer from office romances. In the second of a four-part survey of 279 workers on the nature of work, only 17% of respondents have engaged in an office romance. Nearly 90% of office workers cite awkwardness if the relationship does not last as a chief deterrent, while 80% want to avoid being the subject of office gossip. Further information on workplace issues is available in the knowledge center on Steelcases Web site at www.steelcase.com.

Atlas Announces Further Expansion

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

9.4.08 | Grand Haven, MI | Atlas Ergonomics, LLC announced the addition of 22 groups to its ergonomic service provider network, and now offers services in over 1,100 locations nationwide. Atlas works through the nation’s largest network of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and ergonomists to reduce work-related injuries among employees, with an emphasis on measurable bottom-line results.

Weak Emphasis On IAQ Puts Sensitive Populations At Risk

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

9.4.08 | Atlanta, GA | AQS released IAQ and Sensitve Populations, a white paper that provides an overview of which indoor air cotaminanats are of most concern and the health effects associated with them, who is at risk and what type of indoor environments are most impacted. It is available free of charge from the Aerias-AQS IAQ Resource Center at www.aerias.org.

Implications Looks At The Housing Market Meltdown

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

8.29.08 | Washington, DC | Implications, a monthly research newsletter produced by InformeDesign, discusses the negative impact that foreclosures are having on the viability of neighborhoods and home valuations. Author Jeff Crump, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, notes that subprime mortgages have a greater likelihood of foreclosures.

Campus Environment 2008 Research Report Released

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

8.27.08 | Reston, VA | The National Wildlife Federation released the Campus Environment 2008 research report for colleges universities. The survey indicates that campuses are making headway in integrating sustainability as a core value in leadership and campus operations practices, but they are falling short in advancing the issue on the academic front. Findings were compared with those of a benchmark study conducted in 2001.

Paoli Sponsors IFMA Fall Symposium In Dallas

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

8.25.08 | Orleans, IN | Paoli will sponsor the International Facility Management Association's Fall Symposium, October 11-14, 2008, in Dallas, TX. The four-day learning event presents CEU credit courses for members pursuing credentials as a Certified Facilities Manager or Facilities Management Professional.