How to Make an Old Office Look Modern: Facility Makeover Tips
How to Make an Old Office Look Modern: Full Facility Makeover Tips Hip and trendy companies are taking over old workplaces for the classical architecture and distinguished feel of the spaces. But these elements only go so far in creating functional workplaces. The key is discovering how to make an old office look modern for that perfect juxtaposition between classic appeal and modern feel. While we do...
The Four Most Important Facility Costs to Track and Manage
The Four Most Important Facility Costs to Track and Manage Cost governs just about everything in the business world. It’s no surprise that facilities come with one of the highest price tags. But “facilities” is a broad category spanning more than just the cost of a lease or utilities. Breaking down facility costs sheds light on what it actually takes to run a business. More importantly, it yields insig...
Four Keys to an Effective Facility Manager Emergency Plan
Four Keys to an Effective Facility Manager Emergency Plan In times of crisis, well-defined action plans are the difference between catastrophic loss and a best-case scenario. In the workplace, facilities managers are the first line of defense for emergencies. A well-developed facility manager emergency plan is paramount to surviving what Mother Nature, among others, throws at you. Developing an action ...
Five Empty Office Space Ideas for an Efficient Workplace
Five Empty Office Space Ideas and Checklist for Your Workplace Empty office space is only hurting your balance sheet. Every unused square foot is a lost cost. If you’re paying for office space, you should find a way to put it all to work. There’s no shortage of empty office space ideas, either. Before you rush to fill unused real estate with desks, keep in mind that not every area needs to be a traditi...
How to Design a Collaborative Office Space
How to Design a Collaborative Office Space Collaboration is a fundamental ingredient for business success. But fostering a positive, free-flowing exchange of ideas requires the right workplace. Beyond general office space or multipurpose areas, office collaboration space must be designed with teamwork in mind. Because collaboration is all about getting people involved, collaborative spaces need to emb...
Five Team Communication Tools Your Workplace Needs
Five Team Communication Tools Your Workplace Needs Collaboration is important in the workplace. It’s about more than booking a conference room and talking through a project. Today’s successful businesses use a slew of team communication tools to get work done. Whether it’s chatting, real-time collaboration, or delegating, there are myriad ways to get on the same page and stay there. As the workplace h...
Hot Desking Problems, Solutions and How To Prevent Them
Hot Desking Problems, Solutions and How To Prevent Them Hot desking can be a boon for your company—especially if better workplace utilization is critical to your current facilities management. Before you start scattering desks and relocating employees, make sure you’re aware of potential hot desking problems and how to prevent them. When done right, hot desking is a great way to maximize space an...
20 Simple Ways to Enhance Workplace Wellbeing
20 Simple Ways to Enhance Workplace Wellbeing The parallels between a healthy, happy workplace and a productive one are undeniable. Focusing on workplace wellbeing puts your employees first and shows them you not only care, but also that you support them and the things important to them. In return for your support, workers invest in their careers, the workplace, and the company. It’s a positive cycle t...
Top Five Benefits of Facilities Management
Top Five Benefits of Facilities Management For a business to run effectively, every cog needs to provide support. But the larger and more complex your workplace becomes, the more cogs there are to manage. It’s the role of a facility manager to keep track of them all. The benefits of facilities management are easy to see throughout the business—from the balance sheet to the company culture. Overs...
Space Planning Tips to Make the Most of Your Workplace
Space Planning Tips to Make the Most of Your Workplace Your workplace has a finite amount of space, and you pay for every square foot of it. It’s in your best interest to use as much of it as you can, as effectively as possible. But workplace planning isn’t always so straightforward. There are many variables to consider that dictate what’s possible. Before you start rearranging desks, displacing employ...
Get Familiar with Potential Facility Issues
Get Familiar with Common and Potential Facility Issues A cornerstone of facilities management is dealing with the ever-present issues of the facilities themselves. These are brick-and-mortar, tangible concerns. And often, facilities managers (FMs) are the chief points of contact for facility issues—even if they don’t directly resolve them. Understanding the scope of facility issues gives FMs a b...
Continuing Education for Facility Managers
Continuing Education for Facility Managers Because of their role in workplace design and governance, it’s essential that facilities managers are up-to-date on the newest trends and technologies. As we enter a transformative age in modern office design and management, continuing education for facility managers is of the utmost importance. The workplace is changing It’s no secret that the traditional wo...
How to Improve Workplace Ergonomics
How to Improve Workplace Ergonomics In the midst of an office redesign? You’re probably more concerned with where desks are going than what they look like or how they’re set up. Workplace layout can have a profound effect on space utilization. But what about workplace ergonomics? Biomechanics plays a pivotal role in the comfort and wellness of your employees. Making a few changes to the way your workpl...
Wayfinding Best Practices
9 Wayfinding Best Practices Wayfinding is a must-have feature for any company whose offices reside on expansive campuses or span multiple floors or buildings. Visitors and new employees need some way to find their intended destination, without getting lost or taking detours that waste time. It starts with proper wayfinding signage. Written signage or scrolling digital boards aren’t enough. Follow these...
Facilities Management Metrics: Why You Need Them and What They Tell You
Facilities Management Metrics: Why You Need Them and What They Tell You Facility management metrics take concepts such as efficiency and attach value to them. A good metric puts decision-makers on the same page when it comes to understanding how their facilities function. Most importantly, they quantify a wide range of insights within a workplace, including organization, productivity, and reliability. ...