If employees aren’t aware of your safety program, then the program can’t do its job. Staples’ Annual Safety Survey revealed some key gaps in employee awareness and opportunities to spread vital information. Check out the stats below from the Safety Survey, and be sure to implement a proper communications plan in order to ensure your employees are receiving health and safety notices and updates in a timely manner.
Workplaces across Canada are beginning to reopen, although the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
New work safety practices are essential for keeping both employees and customers safe during daily interactions.
Employers are responsible for making sure workers remain safe on the job, and as recently as 2016, 904 workers died after being involved in workplace accidents, according to the University of...
Canadians produce about 31 million tonnes of garbage a year, and only about 30 per cent of that material is recycled. Thankfully, you can take five simple steps to help the environment by starting an
If you’re an office or facility manager, or if your position combines those roles, the Staples Workplace Employee Survey has good news for you. A clear majority of Canadian employees: Have at...
Office and facility managers are widely recognized for playing a critical role in the workplace. According to the Staples Business Advantage Workplace Employee Survey, 82% of Canadian office...
Everyone has the right to enjoy a safe and healthy work environment. Whether you want to make sure you have all the basics covered or you want to delve deeper into a certain health and safety...
There may come a time when renovations are due for your office. Perhaps it needs a bit more breathing room to account for new employees, maybe you want to update the look, or you’re moving and...
Keeping the workplace clean and fresh is one of the best things that businesses can do for employee morale. It is a good idea to have a cleaning action plan, either geared toward the cleaning...
Through our partnership with Bullfrog Power, Bullfrog injects clean, renewable electricity onto the grid to match the amount of energy our facilities use on an annual basis. Our partnership with...
Happy Earth Week! As a company, this is a great opportunity to set some time aside to evaluate your current sustainability activities and practices and perhaps introduce some new policies. In the...
Don’t wait for an emergency, plan ahead! According to a Staples Business Advantage™ survey,* nearly half of all workers are unsure if their company has an emergency plan. Fifty percent of workers...
Earth Hour is a global initiative that has seen as many as 172 countries come together to power down and bring awareness to climate change. This year Earth Hour will take place between 8:30pm and...
This field guide for Facility Managers will help you easily spot the difference between a supplier and a partner. Keep things running smoothly and efficiently with a true partner.
