by Mark Griffiths | Jun 27, 2024 | Facilities Management, Leadership
As a lifelong Liverpool fan, in May I had the privilege of witnessing Jurgen Klopp’s final game as manager, bidding farewell to a transformative era at Anfield. Amidst the emotional scenes of over 55,000 supporters falling silent to hear his final...
by Mark Griffiths | Nov 29, 2023 | Climate Change, Facilities Management, Leadership
Anyone working in the workplace and facilities management sector can see what a significant role in tackling climate change our sector is delivering this day after day. This can be seen when you just think about some of the impressive projects that have featured at...
by Mark Griffiths | Nov 28, 2023 | Facilities Management, Service Delivery, Technology Trends
As the IWFM Awards season continues, I want to highlight the ongoing need for greater innovation and share with you how I think it is more easily within our grasp than we may think. There is a bit of an urban myth around some of the assumptions that I hear around...
by Mark Griffiths | Nov 23, 2023 | Facilities Management, Leadership, Service Delivery, Technology Tips, Technology Trends
In Part 1 of my thoughts on innovation, I shared my tips on creating a more innovative mindset. Here I wish to share my observation that if we take a more open-minded view, such as Thomas Edison did, when he said “The value of an idea lies in the using of it” we can...
by Mark Griffiths | Jun 20, 2023 | Facilities Management, Leadership, Recruitment and retention
Improving recruitment and retention in facilities management can be crucial for maintaining a skilled and engaged workforce. Here are some tips to help you in this regard: 1). Develop a strong employer brand: Establish a positive reputation as an employer by...
by Mark Griffiths | Jun 20, 2023 | Facilities Management, Recruitment and retention, Technology Tips, Technology Trends
In the ever-changing Workplace & Facilities Management (W&FM) landscape, there are several key digital skills that WMA Consulting see as being in demand now and increasingly in the future. This blog addresses what we see as the gaps in understanding both the...
