Whether you’re traveling frequently or working from home to avoid a lengthy daily commute, many top-level executives find themselves managing their teams from a remote location on a regular basis. While modern workstyles offer greater flexibility and productivity, managing your business from afar presents multiple challenges and plenty of uncertainty.
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There was a time when every employee within an organization showed up to work, every day, from nine to five. They had their own personal workspace, and rarely left the office except for lunch break or quitting time. This was also the time where we stored contact information on a rolodex, faxing was the regular
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Facilities Managers are constantly faced with a barrage of difficult and tedious tasks to complete or tackle. They have a running list of numerous jobs and are often answering or discerning information to people at all levels in an organization, from the C-suite all the way down to the bottom tier workers. One of the
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Whoever said this quote – was right. How does this apply to social media? In every way. Mastering the art of timing can turn a no into a yes or a scroll through into a “like” depending on how you look at it. You want to reach your audience when they’re willing and available, not on YOUR
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Twenty-five years ago, most offices were a sea of cubicles, suits and bland, institutional furniture. The CEO resided in a locked corner office, well removed from his or her employees—and most of their concerns. The break room was the only “common area,” and more innovative ideas were born around watercoolers than board rooms. Employees worked
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One of the greatest challenges Facilities Management teams are faced with today is keeping their workforce inspired and engaged. A fully engaged workforce means reduced churn and increased organizational productivity and efficiency. Management teams must develop strategic objectives and clearly communicate goals to each employee. Perhaps the most critical factor in achieving all of the
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Due to the incredibly complex nature of today’s facility manager’s duties, it has become increasingly important that FMs take a metrics-based approach to tracking successes and inefficiencies. Facilities management can realize increased efficiencies and productivity with the help of key performance indicators (KPIs) and success levels. Fortunately, due to the rapid growth of technology and
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A happy employee is a loyal and hard-working one. But what really makes an employee jovial on the job? A raise? More vacation time? A fun work environment? We did some research and, as it turns out, there are many less obvious wants and needs driving the modern-day professional.
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The numbers are in and the workforce has spoken. A recent study by Global Workplace Analytics revealed that, since 2005, the number of work-at-home employees has grown by 103%. 3.7 million U.S. employees work from home at least half the time; and research indicates that “if those with compatible jobs and a desire to work
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Whether you’re planning the annual office Christmas party or hosting a large open house full of potential prospects, utilizing social media in the right way can help spread the word and important information about your upcoming event! Facebook and Twitter are your best bet for utilizing social for events, below are some tips we’ve used
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