Author: FM College Admin

Most executives acknowledge that learning is crucial to the performance of their business. But at a recent research workshop that my team and I ran with executives from over 40 companies, it became clear that organizations’ traditional learning models are facing pressure from the emergence of new work models. The participants identified these three learning…

A well-designed space can have a positive and lasting impact on a business’ reputation. The saying “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” rings especially true when it comes to a facility’s first impression on guests, employees, or patrons. How the facility looks and is maintained influences how those who enter…

Since World War II, improvements in labor productivity have been the engine of U.S. economic power and prosperity. However, the past 15 years have been lackluster, with productivity growth averaging under 1.4% annually compared to the long-term rate of 2.2% since 1948. This decline in productivity growth amounts to more than a mere statistical difference….

In today’s competitive job market, companies must focus not only on finding the best candidates but also on fostering positive relationships with them, starting with the first step of the recruitment process through every stage of employment. Communication is key to successfully creating those connections. How leaders communicate with prospective and current staff members can…

  Campuses are in perpetual change, whether they were thoughtfully created or evolved over time. Even the best planned campuses will experience building turnover caused by perhaps obsolescence, growth, evolving programs, insufficient maintenance, revisioning, or new leadership. What gets left behind after such changes is what the current generation of students experiences in their limited…

Now that the academic semester is over and campuses are largely deserted, it’s the perfect time to do major maintenance projects and intensive cleaning jobs that couldn’t be done when the campus was buzzing with activity. Plan for Summer Classes Facilities teams should work with school leadership to determine what areas will be used for…