Lead by Example

February 6, 2023

Change is inevitable. Growth is optional -John C Maxwell Growing a capable team of leaders is vitally important to the success of any facilities manager who can’t be everywhere 24/7. Helping your facilities management team cross that great divide from …

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What does Facility Manager do?

September 30, 2022

Facility Management is an organizational function that integrates people, place, and processes within the built environment with the purpose of improving the quality of life of people and the productivity of the core business. Facility managers are the people who make sure …

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APRIL 8, 2018: A cracked phone with the Facebook app loading sitting on a laptop. The social media giant has been in hot water for privacy troubles.

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Lights! Camera! Protect your Parking Lots from Street Robberies

September 2, 2022

Parking lots are some of the most common locations for “street” robberies. These street robberies can hurt the business. When customers fear being robbed at a specific location, they will avoid that location and head for a “safer” area. There …

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CleanCampus

The Importance of a Clean Campus in Educational Institutions

August 22, 2022

With tons of students, staff, and visitors going back and forth through campus facilities, and academic buildings, college campuses are extremely susceptible to daily wear and tear. It’s important to have a dependable team that can keep your campus clean, …

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Parking security watching over the parking area. The security guard is protecting property from illegal parking and theft.

What Is A Security Risk Assessment?

August 15, 2022

A security, or physical risk assessment (aka a threat assessment) is an evaluation of your facility to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in its physical security. These assessments are typically performed by security experts and include looking at all existing security …

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Improve Your Facility Using A Registered Dietitian

August 8, 2022

Good nutrition is essential for improving the quality of life of your facility residents. However, it typically takes a team to correctly tailor your facilities menu for everyone. This is where a registered dietitian can play a key role by …

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3 Things Your Business Should Consider Outsourcing

August 3, 2022

Your business can handle most operations internally, but as your company grows, in order to continue providing quality services, outsourcing may be necessary. Outsourcing is the practice of enlisting the help of outside organizations not affiliated with your company to …

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Tips on Customer Retention during the Pandemic

October 12, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its impact on the economy, especially the supply chain, all areas of B2B are facing production hurdles. How can companies adapt business practices and hold on to customers in this current reality?  Being perceived as …

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National Back to School Month

August 3, 2021

The first day of school is around the corner, and now is the perfect time to get involved in this year’s Back to School Month! Safety is now more important than ever, especially with the COVID-19 Delta variant on the …

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