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West Australian
3 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Landmark study reveals bedroom design having most impact on fly-in, fly-out workers' wellbeing
Wellbeing begins in the bedroom for fly-in, fly-out workers with a first-of-its-kind study revealing the design of private living quarters had the most impact on morale. The study, led by West Australian architectural sociologist Jack Tooley, surveyed workers from around the country in a bid to discover how FIFO camp design impacts worker productivity, morale, presenteeism and retention. Leading the list of gripes for FIFO workers was a lack of sound insulation in bedrooms, bed and mattress quality, room size and the quality of furnishings. A lack of cleanable surfaces, not enough laundry facilities, and the inability to personalise rooms was also impacting wellbeing. Dr Tooley, who is the Monash University head of spatial design, said the results were 'totally understandable'. 'While gyms and other facilities are really important the study has shown by magnitudes that the best thing you can do for FIFO workers is give them comfortable, well-insulated bedrooms with a decent sized bed and a good quality mattress,' he said. 'If you're working 12 hours a day in extreme temperatures and conditions and using your body you don't just want but need a decent bed and a good nights sleep to be able to wake up the next day and perform. 'People just want rest, recuperation and to feel clean.' The study revealed the design of FIFO camps reduced workers' morale by more than 15 per cent and decreased productivity by 12 per cent. Retention was also reduced by more than 11 per cent and presenteeism was down by 9 per cent as a result of bad camp design. Workers who didn't identify as white, heteronormative males reported that camp design had up to 15 per cent more impact on their wellbeing. Dr Tooley was now calling on FIFO workers to complete a second survey for the landmark study. He said the results of this would allow him to develop a first-of-its-kind return on investment calculator, which would allow companies to forecast the ROI from specific design upgrades. 'Mining companies could help so many people with just a few tweaks here and there,' Dr Tooley said. 'The ROI calculator would be available for use by mining companies who are refurbishing existing camps or building them. 'This has the potential to change FIFO workers' lives.' Some construction companies including Grounded Group were already engaging with the data to produce mining villages that improve staffs' wellbeing. FIFO workers can fill in the second survey at
Perth Now
3 days ago
- General
- Perth Now
Study reveals issues most impacting FIFO worker wellbeing
Wellbeing begins in the bedroom for fly-in, fly-out workers with a first-of-its-kind study revealing the design of private living quarters had the most impact on morale. The study, led by West Australian architectural sociologist Jack Tooley, surveyed workers from around the country in a bid to discover how FIFO camp design impacts worker productivity, morale, presenteeism and retention. Leading the list of gripes for FIFO workers was a lack of sound insulation in bedrooms, bed and mattress quality, room size and the quality of furnishings. A lack of cleanable surfaces, not enough laundry facilities, and the inability to personalise rooms was also impacting wellbeing. Architectural sociologist Jack Tooley is conducting a landmark study into how FIFO camps impact the workers' wellbeing. Credit: Supplied Shotbythom2025 Dr Tooley, who is the Monash University head of spatial design, said the results were 'totally understandable'. 'While gyms and other facilities are really important the study has shown by magnitudes that the best thing you can do for FIFO workers is give them comfortable, well-insulated bedrooms with a decent sized bed and a good quality mattress,' he said. 'If you're working 12 hours a day in extreme temperatures and conditions and using your body you don't just want but need a decent bed and a good nights sleep to be able to wake up the next day and perform. 'People just want rest, recuperation and to feel clean.' The impact of FIFO camp spatial design on workers' wellbeing. Credit: Jack Tooley The study revealed the design of FIFO camps reduced workers' morale by more than 15 per cent and decreased productivity by 12 per cent. Retention was also reduced by more than 11 per cent and presenteeism was down by 9 per cent as a result of bad camp design. Workers who didn't identify as white, heteronormative males reported that camp design had up to 15 per cent more impact on their wellbeing. Dr Tooley was now calling on FIFO workers to complete a second survey for the landmark study. He said the results of this would allow him to develop a first-of-its-kind return on investment calculator, which would allow companies to forecast the ROI from specific design upgrades. 'Mining companies could help so many people with just a few tweaks here and there,' Dr Tooley said. 'The ROI calculator would be available for use by mining companies who are refurbishing existing camps or building them. 'This has the potential to change FIFO workers' lives.' Some construction companies including Grounded Group were already engaging with the data to produce mining villages that improve staffs' wellbeing. FIFO workers can fill in the second survey at
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'We're getting closer': Ogdensburg officials will look at all options for future DRI applications
May 19—OGDENSBURG — If the City of Ogdensburg decides to submit an application for the next round of the state's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funding, it will take a look at all of its options and decide whether the Marina District will be the focus once again. The DRI program, in its eighth round of funding after launching in 2016, recently awarded $10 million to Malone. An amount of $10 million is awarded to one community in each of the state's 10 Regional Economic Development Council regions. The northern communities of Plattsburgh, Watertown, Saranac Lake, Potsdam, Massena, Tupper Lake, Ticonderoga and Lowville have been DRI recipients. Ogdensburg has once again missed out on the funding. Mayor Michael Tooley said that he felt that the river community had presented a compelling and strong argument for the $10 million in funding. "We were certainly disappointed. We thought, in talking with staff, that it was our strongest application to date," Tooley said. "In terms of presentation, in terms of depth of presentation and with over 150 letters of support from community businesses and citizens we were optimistic that we had a shot. We certainly congratulate Malone on its award and trust that the money will go to good use." The city's most recent application focused on the Marina District, which city officials admit is a "non-traditional" location for funds seeking to improve and rehabilitate downtowns. Projects included 7 Brown St. which would transform a vacant building into a neighborhood eatery with outdoor seating and gathering spaces, as well as the former Ramada Inn at 119 West River St. with the project transforming the former hotel into a resort, spa and retail center. Other smaller projects include renovations to the Richard G. Lockwood Civic Center, park improvements as well as investments in public infrastructure. "We feel we're getting closer," said the mayor. "We still feel that we can be a strong candidate." If the city decides to submit another DRI application, Tooley feels that a volunteer committee, formed in 2024, should be used again to assist with the application process. The committee helped the city receive more than 150 letters of support that was submitted with the DRI application. "I thought that was very important. Some interesting things about that committee, it was a 15-person committee, but about half of the members had been citizens for less than five years. It showed that people coming into the area were interested in the city and they brought a fresh outlook I would say," said Tooley, "I thought that was very valuable in the work that they did." City Manager Fonda Chronis said if the city decides to apply for DRI funding in the next round it would not be the same application as submitted previously and changes would have to be made. "It's highly competitive and you never know who your competition will be year to year but the key are the projects. The private projects. The investment. The state wants to see private dollars being leveraged against their investment," Chronis said. The city will need to make sure developers are still interested in participating and potentially adding either developers or projects into the mix, according to the city manager. "The more private sector proposals you have out there, the stronger your application is," Chronis said. Chronis contends that the Marina District is a viable candidate for the DRI funding. However, everything will be looked at. "The question is, what is next best option for us and right now I would argue that it's that Marina District area but we also have to step back and say OK, we did something that was a bit non-traditional. I think we got good feedback on it and we just have to decide if that's the direction we go in. If I was set in stone, I think that would be a mistake. We want to look at all of our options," Chronis said. The city is still waiting to hear word on funding from Empire State Development (ESD) through its Restore NY program that would allow two projects to move forward with demolition, rehabilitation and reconstruction. The Restore NY program "provides municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties" and encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures. At 119-135 West River St., At the Docks LLC is seeking $3.5 million in Restore NY funds for its $10,000,000 project that would "rehabilitate, reconstruct an abandoned waterfront hotel property consisting of an old abandoned hotel and two historic stone buildings that have been vacant for over 16 years, transforming the property into a vibrant destination that offers unique accommodations, dining, and recreational experiences for visitors and residents alike," according to a letter to the city from At the Docks principal owners Christoper R. and Michael P. Frary. William Hosmer, managing member of Small City Brewing Company, LLC, has requested $935,000 for its $1,039,453 project at 110 Lake St. "Small City Brewing Company (SCBC) will revive a 4400 sqft vacant building to manufacture craft beers in Ogdensburg's Marina District, an economically distressed and former brownfield opportunity area, one of the City's main focuses of local revitalization," wrote Hosmer, "The building will include a commercial grade brewing system and kitchen as well as a tasting room and additional space for private events. The outdoor space will consist of a patio with large tables, firepits, lawn games, landscaping and charming outdoor lighting. SCBC also plans to wholesale to North Country restaurants and bars."
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
USA Basketball names Sue Bird managing director of women's national team
Before the change, a committee made those decisions, but now in a move similar to what the USA men's national team does, Bird will be the one responsible for putting things together. Grant Hill has the same role on the men's side. Advertisement 'We are really, really excited about Sue for so many reasons,' USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said in a phone interview. 'Her pedigree and standing in the sport is so strong. Not just in women's basketball, but all of sport. She's a tremendous leader and we're very excited that she took this on for us.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The men's team has had a managing director for two decades with Jerry Colangelo serving in that spot from 2005-21 before Hill took over. 'She's had five Olympic gold medals herself and understands what's involved,' Tooley said. 'Having the managing director position makes it easier to work with the staff for long-term vision of the program. It's hard to do that with a committee that comes and goes and gets together a handful of times.' Advertisement Tooley said Bird's term will be for four years — the same as the Olympic cycle — and the change to this structure has been in the works for a few years, well before the decision to not select Caitlin Clark for the 2024 Paris Games team that left some people upset. 'Discussions happened after the '21 Olympics and Sue served on the board last quad,' Tooley said. 'We got in discussions about the managing director role and we sat with her awhile and she gave it a lot of consideration and thought. It's an enormous responsibility.' Bird said she's used to the pressure of USA Basketball where it's basically win a gold medal or bust. The Americans have won eight straight, including one at last year's Paris Olympics. 'This is a different type of pressure,' she said. 'I'm hoping to bring all that I learned as a player, all my experience, all my understanding. The whole goal is to win a gold medal and it feels at times that's the only option. ... I know what it's like to be a player, know what it's like as a player to build teams and have teams come together and see what clicks.' Before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Americans will play in the FIBA World Cup in Germany next year. The first qualifying event will take place in November. Besides figuring out what players will be on that team, Bird will have to decide who will be coaching the squad. There is no clear-cut choice right now. 'Of course I've started to think about it, jotting some names down here and there,' Bird said. 'It's the first priority without a doubt. There are so many qualified coaches in college and the WNBA.' Advertisement Bird said that she doesn't have a specific time frame to have a coach in place.
San Francisco Chronicle
08-05-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Olympic great Sue Bird to be first managing director of USA Basketball women's national team
NEW YORK (AP) — Sue Bird is giving another assist to USA Basketball, becoming the managing director of the women's national team. The five-time Olympic champion was named to the newly created position Thursday and it marks a major change in the way the organization creates its roster and coaching staff. 'I played for USA Basketball for so long and always really enjoyed my time with them," Bird said in a phone interview with The Associated Press. 'I love representing my country. I love being competitive on that stage. To have that opportunity to do it in a different role is exciting.' Before the change, a committee made those decisions, but now in a move similar to what the USA men's national team does, Bird will be the one responsible for putting things together. Grant Hill has the same role on the men's side. 'We are really, really excited about Sue for so many reasons,' USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said in a phone interview. 'Her pedigree and standing in the sport is so strong. Not just in women's basketball, but all of sport. She's a tremendous leader and we're very excited that she took this on for us.' The men's team has had a managing director for two decades with Jerry Colangelo serving in that spot from 2005-21 before Hill took over. 'She's had five Olympic gold medals herself and understands what's involved,' Tooley said. 'Having the managing director position makes it easier to work with the staff for long term vision of the program. It's hard to do that with a committee that comes and goes and gets together a handful of times.' Tooley said Bird's term will be for four years — the same as the Olympic cycle — and the change to this structure has been in the works for a few years, well before the decision to not select Caitlin Clark for the 2024 Paris Games team that left some people upset. 'Discussions happened after the '21 Olympics and Sue served on the board last quad,' Tooley said. 'We got in discussions about the managing director role and we sat with her awhile and she gave it a lot of consideration and thought. It's an enormous responsibility.' Bird said she's used to the pressure of USA Basketball where it's basically win a gold medal or bust. The Americans have won eight straight, including one at last year's Paris Olympics. 'This is a different type of pressure,' she said. 'I'm hoping to bring all that I learned as a player, all my experience, all my understanding. The whole goal is to win a gold medal and it feels at times that's the only option. ... I know what it's like to be a player, know what it's like as a player to build teams and have teams come together and see what clicks.' Before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Americans will play in the FIBA World Cup in Germany next year. The first qualifying event will take place in November. Besides figuring out what players will be on that team, Bird will have to decide who will be coaching the squad. There is no clear-cut choice right now. 'Of course I've started to think about it, jotting some names down here and there,' Bird said. 'It's the first priority without a doubt. There are so many qualified coaches in college and the WNBA.' ___
