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Standing desks may cause lower back pain: study
Nearly half of people who use a standing desk are at risk of developing lower back pain, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
Canadian Property Management
Paperwork 2.0: The Power of Digitizing Paper in Property Management
With advancements in digitization, stakeholders can use tools like Fujitsu scanners that help save time and resources when it comes to tackling some of their more onerous tasks – particularly, paperwork.
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E-course helps manage asbestos in the workplace
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety launched an e-course to help recognize, assess and manage asbestos-related risks in the workplace.
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Employee perceptions of workplace restrooms: survey
Employees say the condition of a workplace restroom reflects how much a company values its workforce, according to a new survey.
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Canada enforces new regs for handling workplace asbestos
Canada enforced changes to occupational health and safety regulations on workplace asbestos today and declared updates to national building codes.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Grant awarded to study workplace ergonomics
Michael Holmes was awarded a grant of nearly $100,000 by the Canada Foundation for Innovation to study workplace ergonomics and making work a safer place.
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Tips for reducing radon in the workplace
The winter season brings increased levels of radon in the workplace, and is a prime time to test for and address any issues.
Canadian Property Management
Ethics and Good Decision-Making in Real Estate
“Leadership has an ethical core, and ethics means not just making good decisions, but leading others in making good decisions.” – Chris MacDonald, Founding Director
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Teknion wins six awards at Best of NeoCon 2016
Teknion Corporation, the designer of innovative office furniture, office systems and ergonomic accessories, won six prestigious awards including the top prize at Best of NeoCon
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New Occupational Health Clinic opens in Ottawa
Ontario has opened a new Occupational Health Clinic for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) in Ottawa, dedicated to help treat and reduce workplace-related injuries and diseases for
Canadian Property Management
Workplace tragedy spurs call for risk framework
Industry is urged to implement risk management framework after a project manager was found guilty of criminal negligence in the '‘swing stage case."
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Teknion opens new Toronto Collaboration Hub
Teknion, a furniture design firm, has opened a new Toronto Collaboration Hub in the city’s downtown core. The space features several different workplace planning styles,
Canadian Facility Management & Design
BOMA BEST workplace project to launch 2016
BOMA BEST has announced that its Sustainable Workplaces pilot project was successfully completed. The aim of the project is to help organizations become more sustainable
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IIDEXCanada to feature new national summits
IIDEXCanada 2015 is introducing three new national summits that will challenge significant issues impacting the future of the real estate industry.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
FMs increasingly involved with decision-making
According to a report by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the roles of facility management (FM) and real estate professionals have become increasingly important
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Study finds ideal sit-to-stand ratio for employees
A new laboratory-controlled study, funded by office furniture designer and manufacturer Teknion Corporation (Teknion), has found that employees who change positions throughout the workday are less likely to develop lower-back pain, cardiovascular disease and cancer than their co-workers. Teknion came to these conclusions based on research of sit-stand workstations and their health benefits.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Furniture manufacturer wins five design awards
Office furniture designer Teknion Corporation (Teknion) was the recipient of five design awards at the annual Good Design Awards, held by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in collaboration with The European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. The Good Design Awards celebrate innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs from around the world.