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. 

8.15.08 | Grand Rapids, MI | The Steelcase Workplace Index Survey reports that most office workers fear a backlash for telecommuting, yet see the trend as increasing. The results, reported by Prime Newswire, www.primenewswire.com/, found that office workers fear that telecommuting can hurt their career prospects due to a lack of contact with the employer and the company's preference to control the work environment and prevent a decline in productivity. However, a majority of the respondents believe that current technology allows them to be just as connected to the office and that a different environment can actually make them more productive.

8.8.08  | New York, NY | New York Times columnist, Eilene Zimmerman explored a few of the complaints expressed by the "over 50" working community, such as increased difficulty in reading e-mails, recalling names and facts, hearing others in a crowded restaurant or on the phone. While all of the complaints are part of the aging process, several suggestions were offered for specific issues at work.

• Vision: Eye specialists can prescribe special lenses for computer work. Increased font size and changing background colors for sharpened contrasts will aid in reading e-mails. 
• Hearing: Eat in for conferences rather than going to a noisy restaurant.  Use amplified phones and ear cushions.
• Recall: Try different things such as using your non-dominant hand and exercise.
• Aches and Pains at the computer: Use a wireless headset, an ergonomic keyboard and chair.

It also was reported that there IS a need for the older workforce who usually make more reasoned decisions and are less liked to panic.