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5 ways to keep distractions down to a minimum in an open workspace

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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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5 ways to get better results from your move process

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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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Thinking of the workspace in terms of the workforce

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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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Don’t make these digital signage mistakes in your workplace

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Successful companies are using digital signage in a variety of ways, from communicating routine announcements and directing visitors to recognizing top performers. Like any new technology, however, digital signage is sometimes treated as the next shiny object—organizations are so eager to try it that they don’t always think it through. If your workplace is considering

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Abw (activity-based working): the surprising and overlooked benefits

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Here’s a not-so-fun fact: extended periods of inactivity have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. And absenteeism as the result of chronic diseases can cost a large employer up to $286 per employee per year. This is what happens when an ABW (Activity-Based Working) strategy is absent in the workplace. 

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Interviewing for a facilities management job? 5 questions to answer

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Facilities management certainly isn’t what it used to be. Facilities managers, or workplace managers as they often known, are finding themselves managing people, spaces and technology rather than just buildings and assets. They’re expected to cultivate an atmosphere that enhances productivity and collaboration, produces measurable ROI and boosts recruitment and retention. They’re tasked with meeting

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5 ways to improve communication within the facilities management industry

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The foundation of Facilities Management is built on great communication – it is fundamental to the development of good business practice. FM not only needs great communication as a base to build from, but this approach also needs to filter up and down the chain of workers in FM to create solid interpersonal links. Improving

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