productivity
Resource pages for "productivity"-related posts for economic development professionals, corporate site selectors and site consultants.
Changwon, South Korea LG Smart Park Named WEF Lighthouse Factory
LG Smart Park in Changwon, South Korea has been selected as a Lighthouse Factory by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jeff Finkle, IEDC
Finkle, CEcD, President and CEO, IEDC, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and remote work on real estate and economic development, and more.
A New Office For Business Facilities
Group C Media, Business Facilities' parent company, has moved to a new office in Red Bank, NJ designed for productivity now, and in the future.
Employee Workplace Needs Differ Dramatically By Generation
While Millennials prioritize better hardware, Gen X wants more flexible work schedules to care for their families and Baby Boomers want a raise, finds the Nintex Workplace 2021 Study.
Workers Don’t Expect Return To Workplace By Year’s End
Remote work is gaining steam: New survey finds 33 percent question the wisdom of returning, report high productivity while working remotely.
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.
McCall Farms Investing $50M In South Carolina Expansion
The producer of fresh canned vegetables and fruit will create 140 new jobs at its Florence County, SC operations.
Workplace Satisfaction: What Do Workers Want?
Here are the top 10 factors that keep employees engaged and productive in the workplace, according to new research from Aerotek.
A Marriage Made In (Workplace) Moves
Change management through relocation provides the opportunity for organizations to reinvent, modernize, and evolve to new behaviors and culture.
Podcast: A Conversation With Stephen Moret
Artificial intelligence won’t be making site selection decisions any time soon, according to Virginia Economic Development Partnership President/CEO Stephen Moret.
Stanley Black & Decker Creating 500 Jobs In Texas
The 425,000-square-foot plant in Fort Worth, TX will be completed in late 2020 and will manufacture a range of CRAFTSMAN mechanics tools using the latest manufacturing technologies to optimize productivity and sustainability.
Anixter Expanding Illinois Distribution Center
The 238,000-square-foot expansion will make the Alsip, IL facility the company’s largest and most advanced distribution center.
Global Productivity: Decade-Long Decline Comes To A Halt
The predicted uptick in 2017 will be largely driven by faster demand from emerging markets; productivity growth is stronger in Europe than the U.S., according to The Conference Board.
Culture Is A Top Challenge for Business Leaders
Facing increased pressure to deliver more growth and productivity while addressing workforce mobility trends and skills shortages, 87 percent of business leaders cite organizational culture and employee engagement as their top challenge, according to Deloitte's "Global Human Capital Trends 2015" report.
Majority Of Professionals Use Multiple Devices At Work More Than 50% Of The Time
Study from Kensington finds that 90% of executives surveyed believe integrating devices would enhance productivity.
