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Learn about Earthshot's Clean Tech Portal where you can find innovations that can help existing and new buildings be more sustainable and achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Understand how to work with organizations to shape responsible leadership on sustainability from Dr. Mark Bernstein, co-founder and president of EarthShot, a non-profit that seeks to inspire climate action by engaging people in activities that immerse them in a positive, empowering cleantech message.Resources from the episode:IFMA Foundation Website https://foundation.ifma.org/https://www.earthshot.us/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mabernst/  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

IFMA's Lauren Krueger sits down with Jean Pierre Segers, IFMA Instructor and professor at Riga Technical University, who provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of facility management in Europe. The conversation centers around the impact of new technologies such as AI and the Metaverse on facility management and how these advancements are influencing data collection for sustainable practices and efficient facility management. Jean Pierre emphasizes the need for up-skilling and lifelong learning in facility management due to the shorter technology life cycles. He also highlights the importance of shared value as a corporate social responsibility in facilities management, which includes societal value and sustainability. The podcast episode concludes with Jean Pierre's thoughts on the future of facility management and its growing importance as a core business with a multidisciplinary approach that is essential for sustainability in the built environment. Anyone interested in learning more about facility management trends and changes in Europe should definitely give this episode a listen.  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Join Hanna Graziano and Robert Norin from FM:Systems as they discuss and which workplace technologies organizations are expected to invest in. Discover how organizations are turning to certain technologies more now in their effort to make a better use of their workplaces. In this episode, they cover...How the shift to hybrid work effects what employees need to be successful when coming into the officeEmerging employee enablement trends aimed at getting employees back in the officeShifting how companies think about their real estate portfolio and the solutions needed to help manage changesResources:FM:Systems Refocus & Rationalize the Workplace Report  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Join us for another edition of the IFMA Foundation's new series, "Rework: The Sustainable Development Chronicles". In today's episode, Jessica Bantom, author of Designing for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World, speaks with host Dave Karpook about how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging can inform work and the workplace. Many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including goal 10 – Reduced Inequality; goal 5 – Gender Equality; and goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, come into play in a discussion that ranges from the white-collar workplace to decent work in all areas of the globe.In this episode, we will go over...The importance of inclusive conversations to making diverse populations feel a sense of belongingThe importance of moving beyond formal policies to authentic, inclusive behaviorHow workplace professionals can promote equitable and inclusive behavior in all types of work around the globeConnect with Jessica:Jessica's Website: https://www.jessicabantom.com/Jessica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicabantomJessica's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessicabantom/ Purchase Her Book:My website: https://www.jessicabantom.com/designforidentityAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Identity-Authentically-Diverse-World/dp/B0BXMJP98CBarnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/design-for-identity-jessica-bantom/1143174841?ean=9798887970134 Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

In this episode of the podcast, we celebrate World FM Day with three inspiring guests from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Lara Paemen, Managing Director IFMA EMEA, Rebeca Arguedas, Directora General en United Facility Services, and Ted Ritter, the head of the global IT community for IFMA, share their insights on how facility managers can get involved on global, local, and industry levels to make a difference in their organizations. They also dive into the various themes that are influencing facility management in their respective regions, including sustainability, technology, and employee well-being. Tune in to this engaging conversation and learn how you can take your facility management game to the next level!Celebrate World FM Day: https://worldfmdayinfo.ifma.org/  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

In this episode, we hear from Michael Saldi, CEO of facilities software company SCLogic. Mike takes a deep dive into the expanding role of digital transformation, how this has impacted the FM industry, and what the future of FM will look like as Gen-Z enters the workforce.Topics include – how digital transformation has impacted the FM industry, Gen-Z’s role in the next generation of FM, and how AI and machine learning will play a role in the future of FM.Resources:Micheal Saldi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-saldi-5186053/SCLogic website: https://www.sclogic.com/  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

IFMA is teaming up with the IFMA Foundation for a new series titled, "Rework: The Sustainable Development Chronicles". In today's episode, discover how the IFMA Foundation and the field of Facility Management is supporting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, through the Global Workforce Initiative (GWI).In this episode, we go over:What is a UN NGO and how will the Foundation’s new status as an NGO connect the profession and the goals of the UN?How is the FM field and the IFMA Foundation supporting the SDGs and DEI?What is the Global Workforce Initiative and how does it support the SDGs and DEI?Resources from the episode:IFMA Foundation Website https://foundation.ifma.org/FM’s Impact on the U.N.’s Global Challenges https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FMJ-Mar-Apr-2023-FM-and-the-UN.pdfRe:Work in the Age of the Re:20’s https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FMJ-Jan-Feb-2023-REWORK.pdfThe IFMA Foundation and the United Nations https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sept-Oct-2022-UN-and-IFMA-Foundation.pdfSocial Justice and Facility Management: JUST FM  https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FMJ-September_October-2020-JUST-FM2.pdfIFMA Foundation articles about the Global Workforce Initiative https://foundation.ifma.org/news/ifma-foundation-articles/  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Heba Kamal, FMP, IFMA Instructor and Country Manager at Tabreed Egypt, discusses what is shaping FM in the Middle East. As in almost every industry, technology is the driver of transformation. Today, facility managers combine an eye for innovation, expertise, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement.Heba Kamal, FMP, IFMA Instructor, Country Manager at Tabreed EgyptFM in the Middle East, FM training, skills gap, FM trends Resources MentionedFMP Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

In this episode, IFMA's Kim Coffey sits down with Laurie Gilmer, Vice President and COO of Facility Engineering Associates, to talk about the increasingly important role of sustainability in facilities, and the value and benefits of upskilling your sustainability knowledge with resources like the SFP credential. Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Andrew Mawson of AWA, Advanced Workplace Associates shares his thoughts and ideas on the emergence of workplace management in FM, and how it will impact the workplace going forward.TopicsWorkplace managementWorkplace experienceResources Mentionedhttps://www.advanced-workplace.com/us/ Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org