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 […]
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Among the more important tasks in facilities management is space management. The expenses associated with the utilization of the workspace are among the highest off all costs in modern organizations. Bearing this in mind, it’s easy to see how important the job of space management is to the facilities manager.
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As the workspace manager, you’re likely pulled in a thousand different directions. The CEO looks to you for help ensuring the budget remains balanced, technicians must be provided the resources to complete their tasks in a timely manner, and the entire workforce requires the proper tools to effectively perform their jobs. The FM’s promise is
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Historically, the FM’s primary role was more about the brick and mortar, while department heads oversaw the “people” side of things. But, as companies adapt to the evolving business landscape, so, too, are facilities management teams. Organizations are looking to their FMs for guidance regarding workplace tools and relationships, entrusting them to bring it all
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As the factors influencing the success of our workspace evolve, the Facilities Manager’s professional realm can be likened to that of the Wild West. With increasingly more individuals putting themselves first, adopting an “every man for himself” attitude, the FM’s role has become much like that of the Cowboy, instilling commitment and values in their
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The concept of facilities management as we know it today dates back to the 1980s, when the “railway companies in USA conceived the idea of providing facilities-related services as opposed to providing buildings.”-Sciencedirect.com Since its conception, the facility manager’s role has always been complex, as they are evolving and taking on new challenges on a
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We get it, you’re probably feeling frazzled. There are simply too many things to do and not enough time to do them. As a facilities manager, you’re responsible not only for the well being of your team, but your entire office. It’s quite a big burden to bear. What if you could get more done in
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As the workspace manager, you are charged with ensuring the entire organization, from its people to its resources, are operating at maximum productivity at all times. Anything less, and your bottom line suffers. Many have found that the most effective way to increase productivity is by harnessing the power of data.
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A vision statement is used by businesses to provide a look at what success means. Your organization, like others, has a specific job and unique goals as it works to realize its vision. Aside from proper planning and hard work, attaining that goal or vision requires optimal use of the space within which the work
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The facility manager’s roots have been firmly established professionally for decades, with its basic concepts and roles changing very little. With the evolving market what it is today, however, the FM’s role is expanding at a rapid pace. Your management duties range from ensuring the workspace is properly maintained, to supplying the employees with the
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