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O2 UK Flexible Working Survey results publicsectornomads.com
O2 release results of their flexible working survey revealing big...
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Meet Us At The Facilities Show 2012
Our Workspace Consultant, David Mapps, will be attending the Facilities Show at the NEC tomorrow. If you are attending and are...
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Total Facilities Live 2012, 19/20 July 2012, Sydney Convention &...
Hi Everyone - Letting you know we are nine weeks out from Total...
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Workplace Law Th!nkFM 2012 Research Survey surveymonkey.com
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Are you a working facility manager who knows it all?
TFM is looking for someone currently employed as a facility manager (not a consultant or outsourcer) who is willing to act as a ...

Terrific 10-minute TED Talk
This is a must-watch.
TED Talks We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk from TEDxBloomington, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity.

Global warming
The root causes of global warming are increasingly acknowledged and now widely accepted by most sectors of society and yet a general ...
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The latest trends in the workplace
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Sodexo's 2012 Workplace Trends Report viewer.zmags.com
Sodexo's 2012 Workplace Trends...

TFM or IFM - what is the difference?
I think there are varying opinions on the differences between an IFM and a TFM delivery model. What do you think the difference between ...

Does anyone have any good examples of a written FM policy?
Are these documents in use and do FM companies and organisations take their lead from them. What are the main Strengths and Weaknesses ...

AFM study trip is now endorsed by the Foundation for the Development of Africa.
Study trip will take facility management professionals from Africa to the Netherlands for site visits, discussions and presentations.
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African Facilities Management Online - the one and only media portal dedicated to professionals in the Facilities Management industry.

What Exactly Is a Construction Project Manager? thecorporaterealestatespecialist.wordpress.com
There are many definitions of a Construction Project Manager or Construction Manager. Sometimes, it is someone at a construction company who manages the superintendents and subcontractors. Othe...

Facility Management Videos - The Juggler
If you haven't seen these already, you should take a look. Very amusing stuff about our profession, especially how he defines FM in the ...
The Original Facility Manager Juggler Videos thebuiltenvironment.ca
Here are the original Juggler videos from the 1990's, produced by Steelcase. While dated, they provide a very pointed view of the Facility Manager - and unfortunately, not much has really changed since.

Workplace Trends 2012, by Sodexo
Topics on rewards and recognition, sustainability, corporate wellness, FM, and more
Workplace Trends 2012 Report is Out! info.tolive.com
Workplace Trends 2012 highlights the top ten trends in the Workplace and for the Workforce.

NFS Hospitality technology solutions nfs-hospitality.com
The daily grind of getting up, commuting to the office and spending every day enclosed by four walls is becoming a thing of the past. Today, instead of going to the office, the office comes to you. It is, of course, all about...

The truth about Green Buildings? How come we don't hear about this side?
While I am not a fan of the narcissistic, blowhard, Donald Trump I guess the one thing he does know something about is commercial real ...
WATCH: Donald Trump Eviscerates A Friend Who Moved Into A 'Green... businessinsider.com
CNBC's Squawk Box is starting a new segment called 'Trump Tuesday' — that means we're going to be hearing the Donald's opinions on money, markets and everything in between. Today, Becky Quick started Donald off by asking him...


Are the classic Lean Principles now outdated?
I believe they probably are and have written a white paper on the topic, for your free copy please go to: http://www.leanbusinesssystem. ...

Is presenteeism still an issue in today's modern workplace, or has your organsiation shifted to results-led management?
Too many managers claim to be contemporary in their management style, but do not feel comfortable unless they can see their teams 'hard' ...

What are the key areas for consideration and due dilligence when weighing up any decision to outsource a current in-house FM function?
Advantages and disadvantages of possibly moving to an outsourced model for service delivery?

There's no such thing as too much employee recognition. Learn five ways to reward your team. I hope you’ll agree with me after reading this post that there is no such thing as too much employee recognition. In fact, I would...

Technical innovation in our buildings
Is technical innovation still relevant in these volatile & harsh economical times? Shouldn't we be looking for solutions rather than ...
