Fitness Facts: New COVID guidance

By Connie ColbertGCU Director of Health Services The only consistent thing we can say about COVID-19 is that it is always inconsistent and ever changing. If you were not aware of the new isolation and quarantine guidelines released on Dec. 27, I have provided some detail below along with the current science that prompted the […]
Tackling Employee Turnover With ‘Tools of the Trade’

As businesses rebound from the pandemic, many are experiencing the effects of the “Great Resignation,” named after the trend of workers leaving jobs for better opportunities or retirement. According to a McKinsey survey, 40% of employees are at least somewhat likely to leave their job by March 2022. With many industries like commercial cleaning, hospitality, […]
Benton Harbor residents file lawsuit against state over lead in water | Benton Harbor

BENTON HARBOR — A third class-action lawsuit has been filed regarding higher-than-acceptable levels of lead in some of Benton Harbor’s tap water. However, this one is different from the others. The first two were federal lawsuits filed in November in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. This latest lawsuit was filed last […]
How state leaders can advance climate-resilient schools now

Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource Paradise Elementary was one of nearly 19,000 structures destroyed in the November 2018 Camp Fire. Credit: Julie Leopo / EdSource Paradise Elementary was one of nearly 19,000 structures destroyed in the November 2018 Camp Fire. Jonathan Klein and Lisa Patel January 4, 2022 After several years of ongoing disruption from […]
Houseplants: The ‘great’ indoor plants to keep in the bedroom – ‘very easy to care for’

Houseplants have grown in popularity in recent years, with them providing benefits such as purifying the air and brightening up a dull space. While some indoor plants will be tolerable to any location in the home, others are more suitable to specific rooms, such as the kitchen or bathroom. One expert has shared the top […]
New VOC+NOx sensor for indoor air quality applications

05-01-2022 | Sensirion | Test & Measurement Sensirion has launched the SGP41 VOC+NOx sensor for indoor air quality applications. The sensor is created as a digital smart switch and regulation unit for air treatment devices, including air purifiers. Good air quality is a crucial component of a healthy indoor environment, as indoor air pollution may […]
Port Arthur, Mid County school districts detail mask plans for student return amid COVID surge – Port Arthur News

Students across Port Arthur and Mid County will return to school Wednesday, some wearing masks while others will not. In addition, because there is no longer virtual learning, all students return to in-person classes, just as it was in the first half of the school year. Port Arthur Independent School District sent out a reminder […]
7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022 • Hotel Designs

SB Architects has released insights into the most significant influences that informed design in 2021, and what trends will pick up even more momentum this year. “During 2021, when the concept of ‘home’ became synonymous with home office, gym, entertainment centre, and space to retreat and relax, we saw the growing importance of incorporating flexibility […]
Advocates Want More Climate Action in 2022 WA Legislature / Public News Service
Washington state lawmakers meet in Olympia starting next week for the 2022 legislative session. Groups working on the issue of climate change see it as another chance for the state to take action. Kelly Hall, Washington director of Climate Solutions, said the Legislature has made progress in recent years – including committing the state to […]
3 Strategies That Contribute To Occupant Health

Contributed By Brian Miller, business support specialist at milliCare Floor & Textile Care The pandemic has brought an increased focus on wellness and safety. People want to know that the buildings they inhabit are healthy places to be. In response, facility executives are relying more and more on building health audits to show occupants they take […]