How to succeed in your first 90 days as a new facility manager

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Entering a new role as a facility manager can be a whirlwind. As you continue settling into your position, you’ve likely already experienced the juggling act of balancing urgent tasks, long-term planning, and team relationships. Every day, something new demands your attention. Without a proper game plan, the job becomes even more difficult.  That is…

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The Importance of Predictive Maintenance in Facility Management

Predictive maintenance in facility management

As the owner of a corporate facility, do you find yourself having to constantly undergo emergency repairs and reactive maintenance? Or maybe, your facility doesn’t have access to real-time data analytics, forcing you to come up with maintenance strategies out of thin air. Not only is this exhausting for decision-makers, but it only increases downtime…

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Leveraging Data Analytics for Smarter Facilities Management

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Takeaways from IFMA World Workplace 2024 The IFMA organizers said it best: “Facility management is the art of creating an environment where people and processes thrive seamlessly, transforming spaces into engines of productivity and innovation.” Facilities managers from across the globe convened last week at IFMA World Workplace in San Antonio, a three-day event of…

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3 Ways to Guarantee Workplace Success in 2025

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Takeaways from the OfficeSpace Fall Summit As we’ve seen in recent headlines, large organizations, specifically those in the business services and financial sectors, are moving towards full-time in-office.  The problem? Employees are all but rejecting these mandates, with 77% of the youngest workforce cohorts—millennials and Gen Z—saying they would seek new employment if asked to…

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Facility Manager vs. Property Manager: What’s the Difference?

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Understanding the roles of both facility and property managers is paramount when it comes to managing office spaces. Though these two positions are interconnected, their responsibilities are distinct — particularly when maximizing the efficiency of corporate offices. Before business leaders can optimize space usage, streamline operations, and make informed decisions about their real estate portfolios,…

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How Leaders Can Promote Healthy Work-Life Balance

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With the increasing demand for remote and hybrid work, business leaders are prioritizing employee well-being while striving to maintain productivity.  The best leaders recognize the importance of work-life balance. Poorly managed work-life dynamics often result in disengagement and high turnover. In contrast, flexible work environments that promote autonomy can attract top talent and mitigate feelings…

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