What do you remember? Every year, there are certain events that bring up memories for your workforce. They might be the anniversary of the founding of your company or the launch of a flagship product. There are also days when we all pause and remember. This Memorial Day, think about ways that your facility can […]
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Your workplace may hold casual celebrations for seasonal festivities such as Halloween, and you likely take some quiet time around Christmas. What about holidays such as Memorial Day? While Memorial Day is often celebrated as the first long weekend of the summer, it’s actually a day designed to honor those who have served our country.
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If two heads are better than one, why aren’t two facilities management tools always better than a single tool? Often, the effectiveness of your facilities management comes down to the strength of your tools and how they work with your facility’s needs. While there are times when using two tools makes sense, often system integration
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What does it mean to be a team player? Someone who would do whatever it takes to improve the entire organization, not just his or her own personal goals? Is this a thankless position? The idea of being a “company man” was one of allegiance and devotion to the organization you worked for. The company
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While you may manage facilities, what you really manage are systems, and those systems are made up of people. How can you support those systems so that they work smoothly and efficiently? When you’re striving to become an exceptional facilities manager, you need to hone your communication skills. Communication Tips for Facilities Management Using a
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Whether you are at the top of your profession or working your way through the ranks, those who wish to successfully lead their team must possess certain leadership skills. Sure, you can learn a lot about your chosen profession through education and experience, but being a leader is a learned skill that can only be
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A code to live by. A set of principles and standards that guides actions and decisions. In the old west, a cowboy’s code is what helped build trust and collaboration amongst the other riders on the trail. This way, they were a team working for a common goal. And a cowboy without a team wasn’t
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When you’re a woman who’s managing facilities, how do you manage? While there are more men than women in facilities management positions, women are often very successful facilities managers. Here’s why.
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Remember when you loved to get mail? When you were a child, the arrival of a special package meant excitement, even glee. If you’re feeling less than gleeful about your corporate mailroom, you need to understand what your mailroom is managing and how you can help staff work with their mail load.
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Cost containment and revenue growth are the two primary objectives of most organizations today. To achieve these goals, the facilities management team must develop programs to respond to workforce needs expeditiously and with ease. As leaders seek out innovative solutions for growth and increased productivity, the need for agile, reliable, and responsive service request programs
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