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Following the mass work-from-home movement triggered by COVID-19, office spaces are filling up again. In fact, a recent report found that 73% of companies with return-to-office (RTO) policies are expected to require three or more days in the office by the end of 2025. In light of this, the commercial cleaning industry is on track for […]
On this latest episode of FMA Shorts, David Trask, national director at ARC Facilities, offers best practices for recruiting facilities management workers amid a challenging labor market. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Creating a Culture for Success: Navigating Recruiting, Retention, and Retirements in Facilities Management.” The full session is available for FREE […]
The job outlook for facilities managers is faster on average than other jobs in the U.S., with median salaries in the six-figure range. It didn’t start that way. When facilities management became a career path, the role itself was simpler. As the job becomes more varied and technical, an array of educational institutions have begun […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Ergonomics is defined by OSHA as “fitting a job to a person,” and it can help lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity, and reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). MSDs affect the muscles, nerves, […]
New research found that 34% of businesses plan to increase the number of in-office days in 2025. This trend is prompting enterprises to enhance their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-platform data analytics to better manage workplace occupancy and ensure a balanced employee experience throughout the workweek. That’s according to Eptura’s latest annual Workplace […]
The commercial building management industry is poised for transformation as advanced technologies and data-driven insights redefine building management. Mastering these resources is more critical than ever, considering that 80% of buildings operating in cities today are expected to still exist in 2050. Facilities management is increasingly a strategic area for organizations. However, facilities managers, whether […]
Editor’s note: This FM Perspectives op-ed was written in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (observed March 8). 22: The percentage of women in the global FM labor force. 45: The average age of women in FM. These two pieces of data are from IFMA’s “Women in Facility Management: A Global Salary and Compensation Supplementary […]
While return-to-office (RTO) mandates are largely in place, a staggering 66% of employees prefer remote work on most days, with 57% feeling compelled to work in person more than desired, according to a new report from Appspace. However, it’s not just about flexibility. Nearly half of respondents (45%) report being less productive on in-office days, […]
Posting a job and waiting for applications is certainly not the best tactic to draw qualified candidates in facilities management. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game, helping businesses find the right candidates faster and more intelligently. As competition for skilled talent grows, adopting AI is becoming a necessity for businesses that want to […]
GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific, surveyed 200 cleaning professionals—a.k.a. maintainers—working in U.S. facilities to gain insight into their work habits and mindset. The findings dispel many long-held misconceptions about maintainers and the work they perform. Among the survey’s questions was one that asked maintainers what they listen to while working. Nearly half (45%) said […]