This issue’s Next Generation Workforce theme brought us many submissions and different perspectives.
Although it may seem that some of the articles go back to the same well, look for the nuances in each that suggest the need for new directions, innovative management styles, and an open mind to the many possibilities for the future of the FM workforce.
The following topics are not only important but are here to stay:
- managing a multi-generational workforce,
- offering innovative training opportunities,
- filling trades positions,
- integrating AI,
- incorporating environmentally conscious practices,
- requiring work-life balance, and
- demanding technology-driven solutions
By embracing and navigating the diversity, perspectives, and skills that our next-generation workforce brings to FM, we can meet our current challenges and anticipate future needs with confidence and harmony.
Do you have ideas to contribute on this subject or another one we should cover? Please contact me at [email protected].
Anita Dosik is APPA’s director of publications and the editor of Facilities Manager. She can be reached at [email protected].
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