Take a look around your workplace at any given time and you’ll likely see a culturally diverse group of colleagues. Gender and race are often the initial focus, but where our differences often become most evident are in the divides of age and experiences.
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These are exciting times in the business world. Workplace solutions that once seemed like a far-off dream for our future have now become a reality. The technology tools available today have the ability to work seamlessly with another, allowing us to unleash the power of every asset, utilizing them to their fullest potential.
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Picture your office. Now imagine it without walls, cubicles or the traditional CEO corner office. Imagine your only enclosed spaces are a couple of reservable rooms, generally used for client meetings and private calls. Imagine a vast expanse of unobstructed workstations and communal areas where employees gather for team meetings, impromptu chats and creative collaboration.
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The “workplace of the future” has arrived, transforming our workspaces into more than just four walls and a desk. We live in a hyperconnected world; one where our workforce has come to expect to utilize the tools used in their personal lives, in their professional lives as well. They expect barriers such as time and
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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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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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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 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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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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