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Ask almost any facilities leader about their biggest challenge right now and the workforce will be near the top of the list. Across the industry, it has become harder to recruit and retain skilled trades. Buildings are becoming more complex and require technicians with a wider range of skills. Electricians, HVAC technicians, maintenance engineers, and […]
Editor’s note: This article covers ways to hire in-house maintenance staff. For tips on how to find a third-party maintenance service provider you can trust, click here. For asset-heavy companies, achieving operational and business success is closely tied to the efficiency of their maintenance management. Furthermore, a key determinant of efficient maintenance management is that […]
The Great Resignation and the high number of workers retiring over the last several years have led to labor shortages at many workplaces across the country. While some of those positions will be filled, it’s likely those replacements won’t have the same depth of knowledge as their predecessors. To help solve this problem, facilities managers […]