It’s a fact – more men than women occupy facilities management positions. As women attempt to climb the corporate ladder, they seem to vanish. While the stats vary somewhat from one country to the next, this pattern is extremely consistent nonetheless. At entry-level positions, over half of the employees in organizations are women. With each […]
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Much like the Facilities Management profession, the global business sector is a very diverse group. Along with the varying industries, companies range in size, overall goals, and how they engage with those looking to support them. Some embrace technology while others look to maintain the status quo, sticking with the old methods that worked for
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Much like their predecessors, today’s Facilities Manager has many elements to juggle for transforming the workspace into one that is both productive and inspiring- a place the workforce looks forward to returning to each day. Emerging and existing technology has delivered an incredible amount of options for workplace tools, each with their own set of
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There is no denying that the workplace of the future is poised to look vastly different than the traditional office environment. While the workplace of the future is likely to rely on a global structure with virtual segments that link key players with one another, there is still a place in today’s business world where
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Facility managers are often tasked with the somewhat thankless job of making the resources available to them work, sometimes on a grand scale. Due to advancements in technology and enterprise level resources, however, the tools and resources available to assist this job are better than ever. The acronym IWMS stands for “Integrated Workplace Management System”
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The facilities manager has long held the position of managing the back office, playing a critical role in the daily functioning of the company they manage. Frequently, however, they have been left in the background when critical decisions are made regarding the workspace and how it is managed. As a result, they have had to
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The role of the facilities manager is perhaps one of the most valuable positions in the company. Tasked with duties ranging anywhere from ensuring the day-to-day operations go off without a hitch, to aiding executives in budgetary planning and new process implementation, there is never a dull moment. Regardless of the size of the operation
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A professional’s success at work requires entrenching oneself in the core of their chosen industry. Setting yourself up to achieve such success means continuously seeking out new knowledge and, in a sense, “practicing what you preach.” To do this one must seek out knowledge from their peers within their own organization, their peers, in
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As a city full of rich history and culture, New Orleans holds something for everyone, including busy facilities managers participating in conferences. While there are countless things to do and numerous places to explore, we have comprised a list of top places for our facility manager friends to visit while in New Orleans for the
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Have you ever watched a winning football team put their skills to the test? While there may be individual players that stand out, there can be no team without all of the parts in place. The team’s success is defined by the talents of the individuals and, more importantly, how the players come together to
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