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Explore industry insights and best practices as told by experts to create a smarter, more productive workplace.
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How to Help Employees Adjust After a Big Move
The dreaded office move. Whether your new space is down the hall, or across town, adding the following tips to your pre-move checklist will help everyone in the transition and beyond. Preempt your problems with this list!
Best Practices: A Checklist of 6 Things IT Will Ask About Your SaaS IWMS
Implementing software into the workplace will invariably involve the IT department in some form. Here is a checklist of all the things IT will want to know before you choose an IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System).
Cultivating FM Communities with Apps and Associations
Workplace Unplugged: We interview Natalie Hofman, Chair of Facility Management Nederland and Co-Owner of Cuppa the Network App. See how she is building and developing professional relationships and education in facilities management. What’s your professional philosophy?
How To Maximize Your Office’s Break Room Design
An office’s break room should be more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee. Take a breather, and see how to design an invigorating space for your employees to rest and recharge. You’ve got the space, now add the vision
Internal facilities management processes that can simplify your office move
When it comes to office moves, facility managers are tasked with the effective coordination of small details. So, an organized internal process can make or break a big project. Implement these FM processes that will not only streamline a move, but also make your life easier on the day to day stuff.
The Privacy Problem: How IT and HR Can Help in a Crowded Office
How do we ensure privacy (and information security) in a crowded office? Well, it takes a village…HR, IT and FM working together to cultivate a secure environment, both physically and virtually. Find some tips and suggestions for solving your workplace privacy problem.
5 Communication Tips for Facility Managers
As a facility manager, you’re interacting with almost everyone in the office. Whether you’re fielding complaints from staff, or pitching ideas to the C-suite, your communication methods must be on point. Here are a few tips to help you on your way
Making Connections in the Digital FM World
Workplace Unplugged: Owner of the largest FM group on LinkedIn, Ed Ehlers discusses building a career in Facilities Management with online networking that will help heighten your industry knowledge and opportunities. Are you making quality connections? Reach out and impact your community!
The Rule of 150: How to Design for Dunbar’s Number
What is The Rule of 150 and how does it factor into your workplace? We’re exploring the theory of Dunbar’s Number and your space management strategy. Are you grouping your people together in the most effective way, and why is our natural ability to form relationships capping out at 150?
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