Reconfigure and Retrofit
Creating Safer Post-COVID Classrooms By Smith System This blog originally appeared on Smith System’s blog. Among the uncertainly of COVID-19, one thing is for sure; the global pandemic has caused a permanent pivot in the K–12 educational landscape. At least for now. Returning to in-person learning requires seriously restructured classrooms and routines that help everyone […]
12 Challenges Schools are Facing Before Reopening
E&I Members Share Their Insight for the Road Ahead By Kaitlin Sclafani, Manager, SEO and Social Media, E&I Cooperative Services When COVID-19 began making headlines in early 2020, no one could have predicted the pandemic’s impact on educational institutions. Schools are facing more complex challenges than ever before, and they must rise to the occasion […]
COVID-19: What Should Employers Consider as They Draft a Return to Work Policy?
Considering the Legal Standards & Guidance Towards a Policy By Alonzo Martinez, Hireright This blog originally appeared on the HireRight blog. With the White House unveiling its guidelines for opening up America again, responsibility has been placed on states and local officials to assess their preparedness to stay ahead of the spread of COVID-19, and […]
Supplier Spotlight: Tarkett
An Interview with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America By Kaitlin Sclafani, Marketing & Social Media Specialist, E&I Cooperative Services We sat down with Roxane Spears, LEED AP, Vice President for Sustainability, North America at Tarkett. With a background in interior architecture, Roxane has been with Tarkett for 15 years, beginning […]
Preventing Cold and Flu in Your School
A Facilities Manager’s Guide By Staples This blog originally appeared on the Staples Worklife Resource Center. Preventing colds and the flu from spreading throughout a school is always a challenge. At the start of 2018, schools in 12 states had to close for at least one full day due to the flu, according to education […]
Guidelines for Designing Safe Lab Spaces
5 Steps to Consider Before Getting Started By Avantor, delivered by VWR Having an efficient and safe lab will help reduce unforeseen costs in the future, such as safety remediation and lost products due to improper storage or spills. Whether you are renovating an old lab or building a new one, the following steps will […]
The Most Critical Element of a Modern Travel Risk Management Program in Higher Education
With Travel on the Rise, Risk Management is More Important Than Ever By Steve Lee, Principal Solutions Consultant, Higher Education Practice, SAP Concur The Truth Student, faculty, and staff travel – both domestically and internationally – are on the rise. Whether it’s enrolling in a study abroad program, working on a research project, or attending […]
