Ask any business leader what has had the greatest impact on their industry or organization over the last few decades, and you’re bound to get the same, popular response: technology. That’s because nearly every aspect of running a modern company is now affected by technology — from sales and marketing, to strategy and finances, to […]
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Hiring a workplace leader used to be a lot simpler. Not long ago, a workplace leader was focused primarily on things like desktop computers, cubicles and carpeting.
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Consumer technology is powerful. It allows us to connect with people around the world, to access and share information instantly, to experience new things and grow as individuals. It’s designed with users in mind and built to make our lives easier. And the technology with the most staying power enables all this with an attractive
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It\’s no understatement to say data is integral to a facilities leader\’s role. And though a facilities leader has access to a wealth of data about the workforce and workplace, if he or she doesn’t know how to effectively evaluate this information and build a strategy around it, all of that data is pretty much
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In the modern office, work isn’t just what employees do; it’s also what they experience. And in the fight to attract and retain top talent, that experience has become so important that many organizations are hiring dedicated workplace experience managers.
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The global marketplace for smart buildings is exploding. Valued at around $5.8 million in 2016, the market is expected to reach approximately $61.9 million within five years. Not surprisingly, the Internet of Things (IoT) market is growing at an equally impressive rate. By 2025, it’s forecasted to increase eightfold.
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Every day we\’re hearing about a new tech advancement set to \”change things\”. While it\’s clear we are living in the age of acceleration, what does this mean for workplace leaders who are trying to prepare their workforce for the rapidly changing world of work? I sat down with two strategic thinkers to discuss how
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Innovation in the workplace isn’t necessarily a big breakthrough, to paraphrase the words of GE CEO Jack Welch. It can be a series of constant iterations that add value. For facility managers looking for new ways to impact the bottom line, innovation often starts by focusing on the first two variables of JLL’s 3-30-300 rule—utilities
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Step aside, coffeehouse. Coworking spaces are giving professional nomads a new place to call headquarters. These membership-based office spaces are fully equipped with modern amenities and shared by telecommuters, contractors and freelancers alike. Where home offices may stifle creativity, and coffee shops hinder productivity, coworking spaces provide a unique and social yet professional and functional
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The numbers are in and the workforce has spoken. A recent study by Global Workplace Analytics revealed that, since 2005, the number of work-at-home employees has grown by 103%. 3.7 million U.S. employees work from home at least half the time; and research indicates that “if those with compatible jobs and a desire to work
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