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  Returning to the office has been chaotic, and we are inventing terms to try and understand what’s going on. First was “the Great Resignation.” Then there was “Quiet Quitting.” The latest buzzword flying around in an attempt to help us understand the changing workplace is “the Great Mismatch.” Haven’t heard this one yet? It…

  “Join the FM world—it is far more than what you may think it is!” Those are the upbeat words of Liz Bishop, an assistant facilities manager for Austin-based tech company Bazaarvoice. And she makes an excellent point—there’s no denying that facilities management is a challenging but rewarding career. As the business world evolves, so…

  Making your lobby more aesthetically pleasing can be a better draw for building occupants. But avoiding condensation when replacing windows is a must. Here’s how. As businesses continue to welcome back workers following a two-year pandemic shutdown, many are looking for ways to entice people back to the office. In addition to making facilities…

We all procrastinate, but these experts have smart solutions for how to address it. When an assignment feels boring or overwhelming, it’s all too easy to put it on the back burner and hope it goes away. But avoidance is only a temporary solution to procrastination. At some point, we’ll need to do something about…

One question Americans have been bandying about in light of the COVID-19 pandemic is, “When are we going to return to normal?” That question pertains to various aspects of life, with workplace dynamics being one of them. First, it was shutting down some businesses; then it was having employees work from home; then it was…

Pathogens, like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, aren’t going away, but we can take steps to mitigate their impact. It’s time to rethink cleaning and disinfection in U.S. facilities to reduce our exposure to and spread of harmful pathogens that can cause illness and carry associated costs. Filtered Far UV-C is a new tool to help facility…