How to Protect Facilities from Losses Due to Wildfires

How to Protect Facilities from Losses Due to Wildfires

Creating a disaster plan is a crucial step both for preparing for an emergency, and also for business continuity following the wildfire. The record heat in 2021 was damaging, particularly in the West and Pacific Northwest. As droughts became more frequent, it increased the likelihood and severity of wildfires – putting property at risk of…

Attracting talent in a competitive job market

Attracting talent in a competitive job market

  In today’s competitive job market, finding, recruiting, and retaining employees is a challenge for most business sectors. But for rental housing providers catering to a wide range of demographics and personalities, the importance of having a reliable, professional, service-oriented staff can’t be underscored enough. “We have an operating philosophy at M&R Holdings that we’ve…

It’s time to plug in your corporate fleet, but where exactly?

It’s time to plug in your corporate fleet, but where exactly?

Growing up, people often told me that it is good to be unique, have my own opinions and not always follow the masses. I am grateful for this mindset, as it has pushed me to find my way in life and grow as a professional and individual. But when it comes to the electric vehicle…

4 Trends in Commercial Office Leasing

4 Trends in Commercial Office Leasing

While the ongoing pandemic is still creating uncertainty, facility managers should understand these four leasing trends. As we come out of the pandemic, the outlook for office leasing remains uncertain. Unlike other commercial leasing sectors such as industrial, life sciences, and health care, office tenants are still determining space needs, back-to-the-office policies, and staffing requirements….

Five reasons why high-stakes education has a role in safety

Five reasons why high-stakes education has a role in safety

High-stakes education refers to learning and development that results in attaining a credential.  This credential may come in many forms, including: Traditional degrees and certificates from a higher education or professional institute (i.e., Masters, PHD, or Professional Certificate Programs, etc.) Professional licenses or qualifications that allow holders to perform specific tasks and/or roles (i.e., driver…

Major factors reinforcing global facility management market growth

Major factors reinforcing global facility management market growth

  Global facility management market size is witnessing notable expansion lately. Urbanisation and industrialisation have been responsible for the robust development of public infrastructure, such as commercial buildings, residential spaces, and recreational parks. With governments introducing initiatives to boost the quality of the infrastructure, product adoption is likely to increase across developed and developing countries….