Marcia O'Connor
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Closing the FM skills gap during COVID-19
It is critical that FMs be part of a back-to-work strategy to voice their ideas, suggestions and areas for improvement that can all be applied going forward.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Preparing for a Gen Z workplace
Here comes Gen Z. These young adults have different expectations and aspirations that, if unmet, will result in a loss of valuable facilities personnel.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
The evolution of the FM avatar
As their job responsibilities change, FMs need to continuously improve in order to help bring their organization value.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Trading screwdrivers for strategic partnerships
Facilities management needs to have a voice in the C-suite. As business evolves, company leaders will require strategic facilities managers.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Knowledge transfer key to generational transition
On-the-job lessons can help prevent the loss of corporate experience as seasoned FMs get ready to retire and millennials enter the workforce.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Moving up from supervisor to facilities manager
So a facilities management supervisor wants to make the move to facilities manager. There are a few reality checks to consider first.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
How FMs can get recognized for their work
Amid persisting misconceptions about the role of FMs, experts shared tips on showing the value of facilities management in a PM Expo seminar last fall.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
The case for continuing FM education
On-the-job experience alone can create great employees, but continuing FM education keeps facility managers progressing in their careers.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
How to accelerate career in facility management
Does a facility manager need a professional designation to advance their career? Arcori's Marcia O'Connor weighs in.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Transitioning to a paperless office
A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.
