Have you developed a space management strategy, or implemented facility management software, only to discover that your performance results are less than stellar? Where could your plan have gone wrong? There are several common bad habits that can stunt the effectiveness of any space management strategy, even if you’re using the best software money can buy […]
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As a leader, you’re always concerned about your employees’ level of satisfaction—particularly when it comes to their workload and hours spent at the office. Helping your team remain highly functional, achieve greater levels of productivity and avoid burnout comes with the territory of being a part of the C-suite. But what about when it comes
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The four generations on social couldn’t be more different. Not only are they on different platforms, they use social differently than one another. So how can facilities managers reach their audience? By tailoring your posts to those you are trying to communicate with. Depending on who your facility serves, it’s a good idea to get
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The digital world is changing how we conduct business and interact with our colleagues and friends; and has removed barriers such as time and location, allowing us to “meet” and collaborate with partners from all over the world. One of the newest advantages to these technological advancements is the “sharing economy.” Sharing itself, is not
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An organization’s real estate represents one of their largest expenses, second only to costs associated with their workforce. Yet, many find nearly half of their space is underutilized at any given time. As facilities managers seek out innovative ways to strengthen their bottom line, many are turning to FM tools, such as space management software,
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We really love LinkedIn Groups, it’s a place to share news, discover the latest products and swap tips for our industry. However, lately they’ve been feeling a bit misused. Spam has become an increasingly common and actual users have been leaving to avoid the problems that come with unwanted solicitation and unrelated content. LinkedIn clearly
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Whether a business’s office space is owned or leased, effective space management is vital to the health of the organization. Proper space utilization is as important a business tool as computers, Internet, mobile devices, and management software. It aids the FM team in meeting organizational needs and goals, impacts the ability to attract and retain
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Even though the highlight of the facilities management industry year is now over, we can still continue to learn from the event! There were so many incredible speakers at IFMA’s World Workplace from Josh Linker’s powerful opening keynote, to Elizabeth Dukes’ and Pankaj Dhume’s tips for workplace innovation, there was something for everyone this year
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In an effort to boost productivity and learn what inspires their workforce, organizations are getting more creative with how they collect information and what they do with it. Through technological tools such as wearable devices and sensors, FM Leaders gain a bird’s eye view into how their space utilization and tangible assets are being used
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This week has been such a blast! From the Welcome Reception and educational sessions, to a life-size Jenga game and fruit-infused water – it’s been jam packed with activity! We can’t believe the conference we look forward to each year is already coming to an end. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular
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