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Mayors Prioritize Infrastructure Investments In Economic Recovery
Most U.S. mayors agree that investing in infrastructure to generate jobs and economic growth is the top priority in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.
Will Americans Relocate To Less Populated Areas Due To COVID-19?
Fast Survey finds that one in three Americans are considering relocation, with westerners, younger people, and higher earners most likely to consider a move.
Top 10 Issues Affecting The Real Estate Industry
COVID-19 and economic renewal top The Counselors of Real Estate's list of issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate in 2020-2021.
Even After COVID-19, Execs Expect Remote Work Trend To Continue
Companies that had more remote workers before COVID-19 report that they are actually seeing increased employee productivity during the crisis, according to a new survey.
As Businesses Reopen, CFOs Grow Hopeful But Employee Fears Linger
Following the COVID-19 shutdown, CFOs face lower anticipated revenues, reconfigured workplaces, and a workforce worried about returning to work safely, according to PwC survey.
Will The Corporate Footprint Shrink Due To COVID-19?
A CoreNet Global survey reveals corporate real estate professionals' belief that remote work and virtual meetings will last beyond the COVID-19 crisis, and the corporate footprint will likely shrink as a result.
Back To Work: How To Reboot In A Post-COVID-19 World
As lockdowns begin to ease and pressure to restart the economy ramps up, companies need to determine how to keep employees safe as they go back to work.
CFOs Prioritize Workplace Safety And Employee Health
As states start to lift COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, survey reveals CFOs expect changes in measures to address workplace safety and employee health.
Businesses Bracing For Major Disruptions From COVID-19
A S&P Global Market Intelligence survey found approximately 79% of organizations reported already experiencing negative impact of COVID-19.
U.S. Employees Working More Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
A new report from NordVPN Teams shows that people are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and working longer: Data showed a two-hour increase to the average workday.
Most Employees Working From Home Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, 88% of organizations have encouraged or required their workers to work from home, according to a Gartner survey.
COVID-19 Survey: Impacts On Global Supply Chains
Nearly 75 percent of companies report supply chain disruptions in some capacity due to COVID-19 transportation restrictions, according to a new survey.
Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building
Massachusetts and Hawaii round out Top 5 on USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED, which recognizes current leaders committed to sustainable buildings, cities, and communities.
Demographic Shifts Will Impact The Global Workplace By 2030
New opportunities, challenges arise for global cities as 693 million boomers reach retirement age and 1.3 billion Gen Z enter workforce, according to Cushman & Wakefield study.
Florida Remains Top “Magnet State” In Annual Moving Report
Americans continue to move south, with Florida, Texas, California, Arizona and North Carolina as leading 2019 destinations, according to Allied Van Lines' annual Magnet States Report.
Business Leaders Concerned About Talent Shortages, Recession Risk
Chief executives around the world are heading into 2020 with concerns about the risk of a recession and their ability to attract and retain talent, according to The Conference Board.
Minimum Wage Will Increase In Majority Of U.S. States In 2020
California, New York City, and the District of Columbia will experience the biggest impact of minimum wage increases next year.
Survey Says U.S. Employees Are The Happiest Employees
A new global survey by Mindspace confirms that employees of large U.S. companies are happiest, but small to medium enterprises (SMEs) lag far behind.
U.S. Policy Shifts Create Global Economic Disruption, Growth Opportunities
A new Frost & Sullivan analysis prepares decision-makers for scenarios that could unfold in light of major recent U.S. trade policy upheavals, the upcoming presidential election, and changing world dynamics.
New Report Ranks Cities By Ease Of Doing Business
The inaugural Doing Business North America report measures business regulations across 115 cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Rankings & Awards
March / April 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 2)
Business Facilities' March / April 2022 issue focuses on the global supply chain, logistics, foreign direct investment, industrial parks, manufacturing, life sciences, and more.
Virginia’s El Koubi Accepts 2021 State of the Year—Best Overall Business Climate Award
Business Facilities magazine recognized the Commonwealth of Virginia for its commitment to building a strong business environment in 2021.
Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight
Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio
A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals.
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