Inc. Magazine recently published a very informative article called 100 Great Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask. Although every question is appropriate for leaders spanning every industry, we have tailored a few (and quoted a few exactly) that we felt were the most relevant to the Facility Manager\’s role.
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As technology continually improves and innovators are constantly developing new approaches to facilities management, you may want to think about reshaping the ways you manage space. This may require using new facility management software, rethinking your office layout or redoing your budget to reflect different priorities.
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Realignment of business strategies, budget consciousness and advancements in telecommunications, computer software and hardware design are just a few of the challenges facilities are faced with today. This, coupled with a more mobile and diverse workforce than ever before, is forcing facilities to re-examine their workspaces and make adjustments accordingly. More and more organizations are
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Well, hello there neighbor. If the staff at your facility complain of days spent struggling to meet deadlines, they may be experiencing some of the challenges of an open workspace environment. Open workplaces can be wonderful opportunities for social interaction and creative collaboration, but a noisier and more open office environment can also pose challenges
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According to a recent survey conducted by the International Facilities Management Association, “companies move, remodel, or relocate 25-30% of their facilities’ total square footage each year.” Through detailed facility research and data analysis, many organizations are realizing increased productivity and employee retention through such moves, maximizing on space, and offering a more favorable workplace environment
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Have you ever watched a winning football team put their skills to the test? While there may be individual players that stand out, there can be no team without all of the parts in place. The team’s success is defined by the talents of the individuals and, more importantly, how the players come together to
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To be an effective workspace manager, one must build a positive and productive environment. Your priority is to ensure the company works like a well-oiled machine, with everyone working together. To do that, you must build a solid team of individuals, committed to each other, as well as the organization’s goals. For a majority of
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It’s no secret by now that the workplace is changing dramatically. But, just what is causing those changes? One major factor causing a shift in the work environment are the workers comprising this “new” workforce. While ours is a multi-generational workforce, recent studies indicate that by 2015, “75 percent of the world’s employees will be
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Adopting an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) is a huge investment in both time and money. Increased productivity, lower business expenses, increased efficiency, and a well-informed workforce is just a few of the benefits of implementing such technology. The benefits stand to far outweigh the costs, but only if implementation is done strategically and with
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The modern day workplace has become increasingly complex. Organizations who wish to rise to the top in their industry have more details to contend with than ever before. Gone are the days of just coming to work, putting your head down, and grinding out the work. The workplace of 2015 is about change, technical and
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