Versare Announces New Product to Protect Healthcare and Essential Retail WorkersNew Countertop Screen shields receptionists, pharmacy workers, retail employees, and customers from the spread of germs.Versare NZ, a portable partition manufacturer in Auckland, NZ, is distributing a new product to help lower the health safety risk of healthcare receptionists, pharmacy workers, and …

Today’s facilities manager wears many hats. One important role they play is the mediator between employees and the person or team who designs their office space. In this role they have the opportunity to ensure that their workspace is not only beautifully designed, but also meets the needs of employees, allowing them to do their best work. Let’s look at a few ways facilities ma …

The impact of school building and classroom design on learning is getting more focused attention these days, and for good reason. New studies are showing that a school’s design can be a significant factor in students learning and success. One study by the University of Salford’s School of the Built Environment in Manchester, England showed that, all other factors being equal, s …

How Creating a Zen Classroom Can Improve Social Emotional LearningSocial Emotional Learning (SEL) has become one important component of school education at all academic levels. According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), there are 5 core social & emotional competencies that all children and adults should learn: self-awareness, self-manag …

The role of a facilities manager has changed significantly over the years. No longer are they focused primarily on maintenance - they now encompass a wider scope of responsibilities including property management, technology implementation, and even workplace design. In large enterprises, the facilities manager often works closely with the IT and HR departments to make informed …