Facilities managers are in a position of influence and leadership. Your organization looks to you to come up with innovative ideas that will help set your company apart from the competition. The resources at our disposal today are endless and you are tasked with the job of sifting through these opportunities and discovering which ones […]
Getting the herd to move in the same direction Read More »
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
Thinking of the workspace in terms of the workforce Read More »
The unique role of the Workspace Manager can easily be compared to that of the Cowboys of the Old West, out on the open range. Possibilities were endless and relationships were built on a mutual understanding of the dedication, sacrifices, and hard work required to get the job done. A cowboy’s word was one of
Every successful workplace culture begins with the facilities manager Read More »
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
How millennials are changing the facilities management profession Read More »
Viewed as a critical component of businesses today, Facilities Management (FM) is defined by EuroFM as the “Integration of processes within an organization to maintain and develop the agreed services which support and improve the effectiveness of its primary activities.” Tasked with integrating people, space, process, and technology to ensure functionality and success of the
Facilities managers must remain at the forefront of their profession Read More »
