The concept of outsourcing non-core business functions is not a new one. We’re not talking about sending your customers to an overseas call center to handle questions. We’re talking about common business functions like payroll administration, information technology (IT), human resources, and marketing that are outsourced to expert firms while the company hiring those firms […]
Key Lessons From Byron Lazine 15:50 – 16:14 “Get After It”16:49 – 17:10 – 17:30 “Hold yourself and others accountable”17:50 – 18:17 – Clear your mind and Refocus21:16 – 21:50 – Regroup, Prioritize, and Time Block To-Do’s34:00 – 34:30 – Push through the self-doubt 28:58 – 29:10 – Want it as bad as you want to […]
Purchasing and procurement are often used interchangeably but there’s a distinct difference between the two. Purchasing is an activity of procurement. It’s one step in the procurement process and is simply the buying of goods and services. Procurement is all important steps to make good purchasing decisions. Procurement Purchasing
How do your work orders get tracked and overseen? Does someone write it down on a sticky note and hope not to forget about it? Create a process for your team and those entering work orders. Start by identifying how work orders are identified and by whom. Use a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) to […]
What is Life Safety? It seems quite self-explanatory, but let’s lay it out simply. Life Safety is a widely used standard to minimize risk to human life from hazards related to fire in buildings. The official code is the National Fire Protection Agency’s NFPA 101. “The code addresses those construction, protection, and occupancy features necessary […]
There’s a million and one resources for a safe and healthy return to work. Kudos to the essential businesses who have been open through the pandemic have navigated the many resources and means to maintain a safe working environment. The rest of the world is slowly getting back to work under many strict guidelines. Our […]
We’re mid-pandemic and just starting to slowly reopen the economy. But the jolting stop and uncertain business landscape has many of us facing facility budget cuts. Genuine reminder: We’re all in this together. Navigating the pandemic has been no easy feat for any of us. It’s no secret. There are many novel challenges that we […]
Do you know why it’s important to wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds? It’s the most important step we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs, according to the CDC. And, there’s science behind the optimal time of 20 seconds of scrubbing. There’s also science behind the proper use of […]
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has the entire world turned inside out and upside down trying to slow the spread. Everyone from businesses to non-profits to individuals are trying to adjust to massive changes caused by the outbreak and never-before-seen infection control mandates. For many businesses, the global pandemic has brought to light a lack of […]
We’re keeping it brief this week with four must-do’s to include on your spring maintenance checklist. Now that winter is over, us maintenance folks have even more on our plate to get done. Here’s where we should be focused: landscaping, spring cleaning, and filter changes / indoor air quality. This year we also have a […]