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A small dam failed in Alcona County, Mich., and others are in danger as state officials keep an eye on rising waters caused by record heavy rain and snow melt. The focus is mostly in the northern part of the state and the Upper Peninsula where other rain-related damage includes washed-out roads, power outages and…

Stefania Vatidis, Growth Marketing Manager at dynamic workplace solutions provider HubStar explains why underused offices are an environmental problem – and how data can fix it Discussions about office sustainability tend to focus on solutions such as green building certifications, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials. However, in many offices, a significant environmental cost is hiding…

Modern facilities generate vast amounts of data through physical security systems. This includes video feeds, access control records, visitor logs, and license plate information, among others. For facilities managers, it’s an operational concern that affects risk management, compliance, and day-to-day decision-making. Responsibly protecting this data has become a core part of running safe, compliant, and…

A new EU-funded study suggests that many European organisations are struggling to balance strong workplace culture with the need for speed and innovation. The Culture Compass 2026 report, developed by Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University and the Meet Your Purpose think tank, draws on responses from more than 540 managers and employees across…

Two recent events hosted by HubStar in London and Amsterdam suggest there has been a shift in how organisations now approach workplace strategy, with a growing focus on three core priorities. The regular quarterly gatherings bring together senior leaders from corporate real estate, facilities management, HR, IT and workplace experience to discuss current challenges and…