The notion that U.S. employers would engage in broad-scale temperature screening of employees would have once been essentially unthinkable.  But the realities of COVID-19 are changing the workplace, as least for the time being.  With the encouragement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and some state and local governments, and in light of the blessing of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), more employers are now considering the implementation of daily temperature screening[1]before employees enter the workplace.

Recent studies suggest that indoor air quality and productivity of employees are related factors and that healthy air quality directly contributes to the performance of staff. Understanding the relationship between the two topics will help employers improve both air quality and the health and performance of their employees.

At BizCare, we help you track the key factors that affect air quality: chemicals, dust, CO2, humidity, and temperature. The first on the list sounds a bit ambiguous--which “chemicals” are we even talking about? The chemicals in your air that we’re most interested in are commonly referred to as VOCs, and we have quite a bit to say about them.

It’s easy to assume the air in your office is safe and comfortable if your fire alarm and carbon monoxide monitor aren’t ringing. Unfortunately, if you want your office to be healthy for you and your family, you should start paying attention to other factors that could be affecting your air quality.

As pollution and environmental policies continue to be the subject of international debate, you may hear the term “PM2.5” in the news. But what is PM2.5 and why should you care? Below, we’ve outlined the basics of this invisible pollutant and how it may be affecting your health.

What is the Fine Dust
Did you know that fine dust is surprisingly very small? Fine dust particles can fit across the width of a strand of hair, which means it is invisible to the human eye. It is extremely dangerous as it can be breathed in, absorbed into the bloodstream and cause/ exacerbate major health issues like asthma and heart disease.

Remote work and other developments demand a shift to managing people rather than devices

The consumerization of IT has eroded the traditional line between "work" and "play." Propelled by the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) era, our personal devices are commonly used for work.

Whether you’re running a business or you’re just a regular person, your private data is incredibly valuable and must be protected at all cost. If the wrong person gains access, that exposes you to a series of dangers that can very seriously impact you financially, legally, and even psychologically.

When it comes to technology, the methods employed by cybersecurity administrators have evolved as rapidly as the users and smart-devices themselves. Modern cybersecurity professionals can all relate - certainly those who practice Good Cyber Hygiene over their internet of things day-to-day.