The facilities management industry has experienced numerous building science innovations, but risk management programs are still lacking.

Many industries are experiencing shortages due to the pandemic. However, as we see the situation change to an endemic, the staff lost through layoffs and shutdowns may no longer be waiting in the wings. Now is the time to look at talent recruitment and the technology that can make the process easier.

Some managers mistakenly postpone training to focus on field operations, but now is the time to upgrade knowledge.

Workplaces have traditionally focused on protecting employees from physical harm, but there is strong evidence that certain features of the workplace can affect employees' psychological health.

At a time of labour constraints, turning to outsourced facilities management can help maintain consistent, quality cleaning services.

An increasing number of condos within the last two months have implemented mandatory vaccination policies, which apply to indoor common element amenity users and on-site employees.

From now on, companies will distinguish themselves by the enhanced experience they are able to offer their employees who take the time and effort to travel to the office.

The Safe Work app hosts over 120 COVID-19 resources, including tip sheets, infographics, videos, and other guidance.

Knowing how to cater to the needs of all ages of employees is key to a cleaning or restoration company's success.

Now more than ever, cleaning workers need to know that their employers are taking their safety seriously.

B.C. says the move is an attempt to improve wages and work environments and make frontline work more desirable.

Like so many industries, many building service and cleaning contractors have reported recent difficulties in finding new workers.

The hunt for trained workers to fill vacant cleaning jobs is proving difficult for many companies as the effects of COVID-19 continue.

Carefully crafting an inclusive workplace response, requiring integration of people programs, implementing technology tools and systems, all accelerate business outcomes.

Facility managers are no longer viewed as a back-office function, but rather “a strategic instrument to attract and retain talent and create a great experience,”

While we can see human resources supporting head office staff, the involvement in operations is, for the most part, something new.

The coldest temperatures often arrive in January and February, and that poses a real threat to various outdoor maintenance workers.