By Heidi Schwartz, on October 26, 2005, at 7:42 am The rapidly aging global workforce – caused mainly by the number of retirement-eligible employees continuing to work – is both a challenge and major opportunity for corporations, according to a recent report by The Conference Board. Some 64 million baby boomers (over 40% of the U.S. labor force) are poised to retire in large numbers by the end of this decade.
In industries already facing labor and skills shortages, forward-thinking companies are recruiting, retaining, and developing flexible work-time arrangements and/or phased retirement plans for these workers (55 years of age or older), many of whom have skills that are
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By Heidi Schwartz, on October 26, 2005, at 7:31 am Hiring managers nationwide believe the quality of their permanent staffs to be significantly higher than the quality of their consulting staffs, according to the results of a survey released by Yoh, a leading provider of talent and outsourcing services and a Day & Zimmermann company.
The survey asked 499 hiring managers selected at random to grade the quality of their permanent and contract staffs on a five letter scale, from “A” for “excellent” to “F” for “failure”. Only 17% of employers surveyed gave their contract staff an “excellent” rating, the highest available. Nearly twice that number—33%—of respondents rated
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By Heidi Schwartz, on October 26, 2005, at 6:35 am A slight trend toward increased janitorial budgets is underway in 2005, as facility managers across America acknowledge the importance of effective cleaning for occupant health and productivity, according to a study commissioned by ServiceMaster Clean. The research shows, however, that facility managers are experiencing mediocre service levels from their janitorial providers and will likely seek enhanced performance to justify their investment.
The ServiceMaster Clean “Office Cleanliness Monitor 2005” surveyed 330 facility managers and 215 office workers in the U.S. to explore beliefs, attitudes, and experiences related to office cleanliness and janitorial services. The Monitor found that 43% of
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By Heidi Schwartz, on October 24, 2005, at 9:37 am The average business professional spends 40-50 hours a week in front of a computer screen. Teachers are beginning to use the computer more in schools, and even children are spending their time after-school in front of a monitor. It’s difficult to find a business or home without a computer in it these days, but this much usage can result in eye problems, such as eye strain and fatigue.
Dr. Wong, Medical Director and Chief of LASIK Surgery at TLC Laser Eye Centers in Torrance, California, offers advice concerning this problem. Some of the tips include, but are not
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By Heidi Schwartz, on October 24, 2005, at 9:32 am The IFMA Foundation, a non-profit corporation providing education, research and scholarships for the benefit of facility management professionals and students, recently selected five new members to be added to their Board of Trustees. In addition, the Foundation announced the members of their 2005-2006 executive committee.
Joining the Board for the fiscal year are Andreas Rohregger, a doctoral student at the University of Applied Science, Kufstein in Austria; Jennifer Corbett-Shramo, IFMA Fellow, CEO of Pacific Building Care Inc. in Irvine, Calif.; John McGee, IFMA Second Vice Chair, COO of Union Switch & Signal Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa.; Melissa Van Hagan,
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