Workplaces
Preparing for a Gen Z workplace
Here comes Gen Z. These young adults have different expectations and aspirations that, if unmet, will result in a loss of valuable facilities personnel.
Hamilton office space luring global tech firms
Brick-and-beam buildings in Hamilton are transforming into modern office space for tech firms looking to employ a growing talent pool.
Workplace trends impacting office design
Major workplace trends are creating the impetus for more sustainable, adaptable and productive places of employment.
Not all noise nuisances require a remedy
Noise complaints are a prevalent and challenging problem for facility managers. While the most common are related to a loud residential or commercial neighbour, the
Westinghouse HQ gets new lease on life
The Westinghouse HQ building has been re-envisioned for a new age to become a hub for commercial and cultural activities.
Resilient design in the workplace
A panel of speakers explored the significant steps businesses, governments and learning institutions are actively taking towards resilient design
Inside OCAD University’s first off-campus outpost
OCAD University asked Toronto-based architecture and interior design firm, Quadrangle, to create an interior with flexible features.
The effect of sit-to-stand workstations
Based on studies examining the performance benefits of sit-to-stand workstations, neither only sitting nor only standing is the right answer.
Gen Z wellbeing suffering in Canadian offices
Canadian employers in the corporate office sector are not doing enough to support wellbeing among young people entering the workforce.
The benefits of ergonomic LED task lighting
Recent research into the use of task lighting has provided evidence that incorporating positionable light sources in individual workspaces provides valuable benefits.
Tips for an ergonomic office and workspace
Having an ergonomic office means ensuring your working environment is designed for efficiency and comfort. Herein, promoting healthy workspace designs and practices is key to maximize productivity by
Justifying the costs of workplace ergonomics
You’ve identified the ergonomic hazards, developed solutions to address them, and researched the costs and resources needed to implement the solutions. Even still, you just
Does your workplace pass the Gen Z test?
Members of Gen Z need an environment where they can create — with some strong generational preferences for managers and workspace designers to consider.
Tim Hortons’ new HQ champions sustainability
Inside Tim Hortons’ move to a new sustainable head office in downtown Toronto that embraces the company’s Canadiana roots.
Avoiding sedentary behaviour in the workplace
It’s more challenging for people to achieve an active lifestyle if they spend 40 hours per week at a sedentary job, finds ergonomist Linda Miller.
Inside LoyaltyOne’s move to new Toronto HQ
The recent relocation of LoyaltyOne’s Toronto-based head office was a move to end all moves.
Wellness needs to begin at the building level
Technology continues to make everyone’s life much easier, but it’s also making everyone more sedentary.