During the Great Resignation, millions of U.S. workers have left their jobs, either for early retirement, seeking better opportunities or wanting a career change. Managers in all industries are searching for qualified applicants to fill countless job openings — including vacancies in facility management.
However, hiring in this industry is challenging, as facility management can be a technical position at times, requiring an understanding of how different products and assets operate. But it also requires customer service skills, leadership traits and the ability to communicate with others.
I recently spoke with Charles Thomas, Facility Manager with KIPP DC Public Charter Schools and also a Facility Operations Consultant with LACE Management, about the hiring struggles facility managers all across the country are facing.
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