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Today’s business world is fast-paced and ever changing, often leaving us under the gun to make changes and find new business solutions with little time to evaluate our options. If your facility management team has decided its time to invest in an IWMS tool, it is likely because they realize the need for new solutions […]

Because FM Leaders have so many job duties, successful Facilities managers recognize it is important to possess a broad skill set, which includes interpersonal relationship skills. Communicating with team members, tech vendors, C-suite, or any other job acquaintance is necessary and usually a regular occurrence. And, although some conversations may be brief or off the

Many organizations resist investing in new Facilities Management Software tools simply out of fear of the unknown or confusion on what steps to take to ensure a sound investment.  With so much information to sift through and so many questions to ask, it’s difficult to know where to begin.

The iOffice team recently had the pleasure of attending an IFMA panel discussion on the subject of managing multiple facilities. The guest speakers garnered their multiple years of Facilities Management experience into a thought-provoking conversation, offering ideas and advice for FMs of every experience level. At the heart of it all, was technology – we

When shopping for enterprise-grade software and applications, it is easy to become solely focused on the functionality of each option, without considering the all-important user experience. What is this elusive creature, and how could it possibly be important when selecting business software? Here are some of the most common misconceptions about design and user experience,

There are few industries with more of a stake in ensuring the  health and growth of society than the pharmaceutical sector. Charged with leading the movement towards improving overall health of clients through patient awareness, empowerment and healthcare reform, pharmaceutical companies are also pioneers in the business world. They are in a unique position of

When it comes to facilities management software, most of the focus falls squarely on the technology behind these systems. The tech is absolutely important, because no system works without it. But to leave design out of the equation entirely leads to building and adopting systems that don’t deliver a positive, enjoyable user experience, or UX.

Today’s Facilities Manager wears many hats, each an equal contributor to the success of the company and its workforce. Ensuring equipment is running smoothly and that downtime is minimized directly contributes to the productivity of employees, making its benefits twofold. The Tools Used By Facilities Managers Until recent, most companies relied on service requests to

When you’re managing a facility, you’re managing for success and growth. However, you’re also managing for safety. One of your most important roles as a facility manager is to ensure that your employees feel safe and supported in their work environment. You can do this through work space design, training, and access to safety equipment.