Facilities managers are always trying to devise optimal strategies to manage space, but doing so becomes increasingly difficult when not all workers show up to the office on a daily basis. Working from home has become an increasingly prevalent trend, and with it come a myriad of questions for those who maintain facilities. How can […]
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For many large facilities who are still stuck in the 20th century with regard to their organizational strategies, mailroom management can be one of the most challenging aspects of overseeing operations. Some facilities managers have their information segmented across a wide variety of channels, including emails, phone calls and pen-and-paper notes, and it can be
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For office managers who maintain facilities, a recent trend has emerged – businesses are beginning to revamp the look and feel of their workspaces, making them more open and collaborative. Perhaps a decade ago, employees preferred to work in more closed-off areas such as offices and cubicles, but nowadays, especially with the younger generation, the
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Facilities management in a large corporate office is a difficult undertaking, and it often requires a great deal of technical resources, such as space management and asset tracking software, to keep things running smoothly. However, thanks to the wealth of technological solutions that help workers stay connected – mobile device use, cloud computing and video
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Is it finally time to replace the printer that seems to jam once a day, or are the repairs more cost-effective? Are maintenance teams responding to occupants’ reports quickly enough, or are complaints being put off while they address other routine tasks? When will the investments in sustainable equipment finally pay off and begin making
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Security and safety are two of facilities managers’ most important responsibilities. To ensure they have a 360-degree scope of their precautions and vulnerabilities, FMs should perform risk assessments that can advise their investments in security technology, such as visitor management systems, according to Facilities Net.
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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a research-based leader in healthcare and pharmaceutical solutions, has embraced the “workplace of the future” concept in its new Philadelphia building in the Navy Yard Corporate Center. In contrast to the historic backdrop, GSK’s office space is void of traditional private desks and even cubicles, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. In their place are collaborative
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There are many trends in today’s environment that seem to be rewarding businesses that engage in hoteling. This is a growing practice in which companies allow their employees to telecommute some, all or most of the time and provide them with desk spaces and equipment only when needed.
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The workplace is changing, and companies have two choices – adapt and keep up (using new solutions like integrated workplace management software), or choose to ignore trends and face the consequences. A recent article in The New York Times by Lund University associate professor Peter Arnfalk explains that if corporations choose not to incorporate emerging practices into
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It should come as no surprise that traditional mail has taken a hit in light of increased reliance on mobile technology and electronic messaging. With revenue down, the United States Postal Services (USPS) has been making drastic decisions to close offices in rural areas and reduce service.
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