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The rapid pace of technological advancement is transforming industries and reshaping the future of work, and the current state of the skilled trades is no different. As more skilled workers move toward retirement, attracting and retaining a new generation of tradespeople requires a commitment to embracing technological change. In turn, facilities managers must pay close […]
This October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact that people with disabilities have on the American workforce. This yearly event began in 1945, first as a weeklong national observance. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM) is proud that its own industry’s history dates […]
A facilities manager (FM) is expected to wear a lot of hats, from operations manager to strategic planner and technical expert to human resources leader. With so many spinning plates, it’s unsurprising that a recent study found that some FMs and staff have left or considered leaving their jobs. This isn’t just about hard work; […]
The facilities management industry is facing a labor crisis, with about half of today’s professionals approaching retirement. To help fill that workforce gap and provide career development opportunities, higher education institutions across the country are increasingly offering degrees in the FM field. One of the latest examples is Dunwoody College of Technology, a not-for-profit school […]
As hybrid work becomes more permanent, employee perception of the office is shifting, with 72% of the global workforce now viewing return-to-office (RTO) policies positively. However, according to new research from JLL, this comes with a growing expectation for improved workplace experience, flexibility, and employee well-being. JLL’s 2025 Workforce Preference Barometer gathers insights from 8,700 office […]
Traditionally, facilities management focused on operational efficiency—that is, keeping buildings running smoothly while controlling costs. Today, a new framework is reshaping this role: environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. This shift places facilities managers at the center of corporate strategy by transforming the physical assets they’ve always controlled into critical components for achieving a company’s […]
On Sept. 17-19, thousands of industry professionals converged on Minneapolis for the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) 2025 World Workplace Conference and Expo. Marking the organization’s 45th anniversary and the annual event’s 30th year, the show offered educational sessions, networking opportunities, and more. IFMA kicked off the event with a celebratory program reflecting on the association’s […]
The talent and labor shortage in facilities management (FM) is a top concern today, as shown in the National Fire Protection Association’s Industry Trends Survey and ManpowerGroup’s 2025 Global Talent Shortage Survey. In ManpowerGroup’s survey of 40,413 employers across major industries in 42 countries, 74% of global employers said they are struggling to find the skilled […]
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the organization behind the WELL healthy building certification standard, has released the second edition of its “Investing in Health Pays Back” report. According to the group, the new report offers a singular resource that brings together the largest collection of research to date that links investments in health and well-being in […]
While most facilities managers view access control as a security necessity, forward-thinking managers are discovering it’s a powerful operational asset. Today’s smart access control platforms deliver measurable return on investment (ROI) beyond security, from reducing administrative overhead and automating compliance reporting to optimizing space utilization. Let’s look at three broad capabilities that facilities managers can […]