Managing a business’ spatial assets has become more than just knowing where and when office spaces are being occupied. Metrics, such as the amount of people in attendance, the times when the space is being used, and the manner in which it is being utilized were once considered enough information for managers to work with. […]
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Today, one of the most important resources we own is information. The sharing of information has become the basis for an entirely new economy. Here is how sharing has become one of the most important elements in the modern workplace.
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Until now, facilities managers have only been able to assume that when a particular space was booked during a specified time that it was indeed occupied. This isn’t always the case. Plans change, but the FM isn’t always notified about the changes. There are a number of reasons why actual occupancy is important. A focus
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There are few industries with more of a stake in ensuring the health and growth of society than the pharmaceutical sector. Charged with leading the movement towards improving overall health of clients through patient awareness, empowerment and healthcare reform, pharmaceutical companies are also pioneers in the business world. They are in a unique position of
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The first coworking space in the U.S. was introduced in 2005 by Spiral Muse (now known as Hat Factory) programmer Brad Neuberg. In an effort to foster workspace health and support a more social business culture, Neuberg offered a “home for well-being,” which included up to eight desks two days a week, free Wi-Fi, and
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Before you can identify new ideas in facilities management to motivate your team, you have to first ask–what makes you want to do something? Is it going to be enjoyable, maybe fun? Hopefully fun. More than likely, it’s also something of your choosing and involves being able to relax your mind and let go of
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Whether this is your first month on the job or you’ve been a part of the Facilities Management profession for twenty years, there are certain skills every great facilities management leader must posses when aspiring to lead their organization to the top. Recognizing you do not have all the answers, asking the right questions, and
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Workplace accidents and health issues are costly. For every on the job accident that costs the company $48,000 directly, the indirect costs add up to more like $192,000. An Integrated Work Managament System can help businesses with several key factors in workplace safety and improving ergonomics, helping to save money. But more importantly, these businesses
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Wild West cowboys knew their main goal on the trail was to keep the herd intact and moving forward. The cattle represented currency and job success, so their survival and overall condition were critical to the cowboys end game. And no one wants to see his or her hard work undermined by poor management, ineffective
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When it was time for the cowboys of the Old West to saddle up and ride, they would first have a round up. The round up served as a chance to make sure everyone was on the same page regarding the mission or objective, and to make sure everyone would at least be acquainted before
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