Tips for Capturing FM Knowledge Before It Walks Out the Door

TipsforCapturingFMKnowledgeBeforeItWalks

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ByFlagshipFacilityServices, September18,2022

Facilitiesmanagementisanicheindustrythatrequiresemployeestopossess uniqueinterestsandspecializedskills.Mostfacilitiesmanagementrolesrequire abachelor'sdegreeatminimum,inadditiontoprovenon-the-jobexperience. Somefacilitiesmanagementcareerpaths,suchasEnvironment,Health,and Safety(EHS)tracks,demandthatprofessionalsreceiveadditionaltrainingand certificationsbeyondthetraditionalCertifiedFacilityManager(CFM)orFacility ManagementProfessional(FMP)credentials.

Withoutthisexpertise,manybuildingswouldquicklyfallintodisrepairand becomeunsafe,unsanitary,unpleasantplacestobe.Thisunderscoresjusthow importantitistoretainyourfacilitiesmanagers’knowledgewhileyoustillhave theopportunity

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Tips for Capturing FM Knowledge Before It Walks Out the Door

Published on Sep 17, 2022

Flagship Facility Services

Facilities management is a niche industry that requires employees to have specialized skills and knowledge, often acquired through a bachelor's degree and on-the-job experience. Some facilities management roles, such as Environment, Health, and Safety tracks, also require additional training and certification. The knowledge and experience of facilities managers is important to the proper maintenance and upkeep of buildings, and it can be difficult to retain when employees leave or retire, taking an estimated 70% of company knowledge with them. To facilitate knowledge transfer and retention in facilities management, businesses can consider creative methods such as video-taping employees performing tasks, establishing mentorship programs, or offering flexible retirement plans that allow employees to remain with the company in a part-time or consulting capacity.

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