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Here’s What People-first Facility Management Looks like

IThe founders of Marriott International are often quoted as saying, “If you take good care of your people, they will take good care of the customers, the customers will come back, and the business will take care of itself.”

06 April

Emerging Trends that are shaping Facility Management

According to Fortune Business Insights, the facility management industry was valued at $1.2 billion in 2021 and is forecasted to grow to $ 1.8 billion by 2029. This growth can be attributed to facilities management becoming indispensable to any commercial entity.

06 Mar

Why Facility Management Will Always be a People-centric Endeavour

Despite the perception of facility management as a service designed to manage physical infrastructure, it is all about managing people and tailoring the services to meet their needs. Be it a warehouse or a commercial facility or a data center, facility management is for people.

05 Mar

Role of facility management companies in meeting ESG goals

In recent years, the role of facility management companies has transformed from the physical management of buildings to being a key support function for a business's core operations. Traditionally, the facility management teams would largely focus on sanitation and technical services.

06 Feb

ESG Easy Wins: How growing organisations can start meeting ESG criteria

Havells is one of the pioneers of environment conservation and customer satisfaction through its Environmental, Social and Government (ESG) initiatives.

06 Jan

Why it can be challenging to meet ESG requirements

In May 2021, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a circular that introduced the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR). This circular highlighted new mandatory requirements for ESG reporting for the top 1000 listed companies in the country.

06 Jan

Are ESG goals at odds with financial goals for businesses?

Traditionally, companies have prioritised financial goals over Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. This is because many companies and investors have historically viewed ESG considerations as separate from financial performance and even as a negative influence on financial returns.

05 Jan

What is ESG and Why is it Important?

ESG is a topic that has become a global priority, as suggested by its growing prevalence in G20 discussions and the establishment of the G20 sustainable finance group. Consequently, it is also becoming a strategic priority for global businesses, leading them to invest in sustainable initiatives.

01 October

Enhancing the Employee Workplace Experience Through IFM?

Acompany's success is primarily determined by the productivity its employees demonstrate. This productivity arises from several factors, with an enhanced workplace environment being at the top of the list.

02 September

Integrated Facility Management or Individual Service For Your Business?

Managing and maintaining a facility, regardless of size, may seem daunting. In such instances, your organisation can outsource your facility management to an IFM service provider or individual facility service providers.

01 September

Increasing Manpower Attrition and How It Is Affecting Businesses in India

While the workforce is an elemental part that drives the company's performance, targets, and business goals, businesses are facing significant barriers to achieving these goals.

02 August

How Facility Management Companies Are Using High-Tech To Keep Hospitals Clean?

The healthcare industry thrives on trust, safety, and connection. These three pillars are thrusting facilities management services into the high tech arena with customized cleaning methodologies and strategies for hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

01 August

Factors Impacting Facilities Management Cost Trends

Businesses and the economy across the globe were gradually recovering from the pandemic and lockdown pitfall. That was followed by inflation and skilled labour shortage.

01 July

Digital Maturity Every Facility Management needs

Digital transformation has changed the traditional foundation of all industries. In today’s time, the thought process of any good facility management services company is not limited to the efficiency of operations

Multisensory design in the workplace through integrated facility management

02 June

Sensory-driven Design - Catering to the Five Senses

When you enter a space, you take in a plethora of information about it. In fact, you start feeling in a certain way, maybe energetic, lethargic or calm. This is because your senses (i.e. taste, sight, smell, sound, and touch) are sending signals to your mind.

01 June

How schools in 2022 are providing children a safe environment to study with outsourced IFM

Every school wants to provide a safe environment to all attending children. Post-pandemic, this need has only gotten amplified. With the reopening of schools in offline mode, school managements have incorporated newer safety protocols, keeping the pandemic in mind.

02 May

Early adopters who outsourced IFM are reaping the benefits today

The dynamics between consumers and businesses have changed significantly in the post-pandemic era, which has, in turn, impacted business and infrastructure support services such as facility management. Admin departments have had to shift their focus from operational level work to strategic level planning to cater to the new requirements.

01 May

A new era in facility management in India

India is all set to rule the world's economy, for it is rapidly progressing towards economic growth and opening mass employment opportunities. This growth paints a picture of how and where India will be in the next five years and it looks bright and promising.

01 Apr

A Facility Management Guide to Data Center Automation

The data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2021 to 2026. The increasing number of data centers demands a more efficient, reliable and sustainable system.

03 Mar

Why Outsourcing Your Facility Management to an IFM Company Leads to Growth

First, a disclaimer. Outsourcing facility management in silos does not bring large scale growth benefits. Nor does outsourcing to some facility management services that claim to be integrated, but actually hire different subcontractors to manage the facility.

02 Mar

Emerging Norms In Integrated Facility Management

The whole world is getting digitised, so how can the facility management industry remain traditional? Facility management is increasingly leaning on groundbreaking technologies and solutions to elevate the standards of facilities provided.

01 Mar

Summer in India: A Facility Management Guide

Summer hits India differently in different states due to differences in geographical features. For example, coastal regions in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala see moderately high temperatures with high humidity.

02 Feb

5 Ways to Design Your Workspace to Optimise Business Outcomes

Studies have proven that physical characteristics have a significant effect on the behaviour and productivity of employees. This discloses the deep connection between the physical workspace and employee performance.

01 Feb

Emerging Trends in Facility Management

Facility management is significantly changing the working environment of both small and large businesses. Companies are systematically planning strategies to minimize costs, maximize operational efficiency, and create an integrated system.

02 Jan

5 Ways to Ease Transition Management When Migrating Facilities Management Processes

Facility management is constantly evolving and changing the core of organisations. Global Investor Group has introduced a new guide to transition management for small and more significant corporations.

01 Jan

Importance of Technology for Effective Internal Operations in Facility Management

Facility management is significantly evolving and implementing the latest innovations for smooth and efficient operations. The company's success is proportional to the technologies used in facility management.

02 Dec

Ensuring Fire Safety in Facility Management

Facility management plays a crucial role in enhancing the productivity and success rate of the organisation. It ensures that the organisation is functioning and operating smoothly and no employees or customers are facing even a minor inconvenience.

01 Dec

4 Ways to Ensure Public Safety in Facility Management

Facility management is at the core of any organisation that ensures the employees and customers’ safety. Facility management is equipped with highly trained facility staff combined with high-end technology that ensures smooth operations for organisations.

02 Nov

4 Ways a Facility Manager Can Impact Corporate Culture

Facility managers play a multi-dimensional role in Indian workplaces—they work with the EHS team to ensure employee safety and well-being, and the IT department to optimise processes, track employee experiences, and even build brand reputation and retention.

1 Nov

How COVID-19 Enhanced the Role of Facility Managers

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Indian organisations function, and with most departments transforming, facility management does not lag in meeting the demands of the new normal.

2 Oct

How to Overcome Common Workplace Safety Mistakes with Unify’s IFM Solutions

Every year, thousands of workers succumb to workplace injuries and accidents. Most of such accidents that injure employees are avoidable with the help of various health and safety programs.

1 Oct

8 Skills to Look for in a Facility Manager

Times are changing, and with that, facility managers’ roles are evolving. Now, facility managers are armed with various tools and technologies, but what makes one an ideal facility manager for Indian organisations?

2 Sept

Digitisation in Facility Management - What Does It Mean for Your Workplace?

Indian organisations have pivoted to digital technology in the wake of the pandemic, and with it, the facility management industry is following suit. Digitisation has made it easier for facility managers to manage and maintain the facilities efficiently and effectively.

1 Sept

Why Energy Efficient Facility Management is the Path to Prosperity ?

According to EIA’s International Energy Outlook 2020, India will have the fastest growth in building energy consumption by 2040. That means workplaces in India are growing towards heightened energy consumption.

2 Aug

Make Your Workplace Security IoT Backed

Modern workplaces need to be secured with robust security teams and technology. The security is not only there to protect the employees but also the various assets and systems from intruders, burglars, or unauthorised personnel.

1 Aug

Why is digitisation the need of the hour in post-covid for facility management?

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations across India have realised the importance of digitisation. Like most other industries that have pivoted to the digitisation and benefitted from it, even the facility management industry can stand to reap the benefits of digitisation.

2 July

4 Ways to Improve Your Facility Management

As Indian industries inch closer to the organised sector, the need for capable facility management becomes a high priority. However, the business owners must keep in mind that facility management is a lot more than just ensuring the washrooms are clean and the HVAC is running.

1 July

Is Your Office Safe for Reopening?

India recently set a world record for daily vaccinations given—with such a vaccination momentum, employers are expecting to bring their employees back to the office within a few months. However, the offices must be safe for the workforce’s safe return after the pandemic, and here’s a short guide on how business owners and managers can verify if their workspace is safe.

2 June

Here’s Why You Need Smart Monitoring Systems at Your Facility

Modern workplaces are run with various technologies and systems, and keeping a manual track of all these devices is quite a challenge for facility managers. Thus, facility managers have started implementing smart monitoring systems for facility management to keep track of all the processes, keep up to date with utilities, and maintain other critical resources at the workplace.

1 June

4 Ways IoT is Transforming Facility Management

Facility management is a broad spectrum of daily responsibilities, including documentation, housekeeping, security, and many more. Therefore, to stay atop the game, facility management firms across the world are embracing technology to transform the client’s workplace and experience; one such technology is the Internet of Things or IoT for facility management.

2 May

Protecting Your Employees’ Health During Monsoons

The monsoon season in most parts of India can be harsh, causing various kinds of damages and problems for organisations. These problems often include an increased number of malaria cases, mould growth, water damage to electrical systems, and a lot more, further affecting business operations.

1 May

Resuming Office Operations Post Lockdown 2.0

As the number of cases dwindles in India, the current lockdown will soon get lifted, and offices will open back up. However, the pandemic won’t be over, and the facility management team would have a bigger responsibility post-lockdown to prioritise the employees’ health.

2 April

How to Choose the Right IFM Service Provider That Improves Your EHS Program?

Organisations hire dedicated health and safety teams, carry out regular safety-related training, and provide the safest equipment to the employees.

1 April

6 Health and Safety Challenges in Modern Facilities

No job should threaten an employee’s health and life; yet, nearly 48,000 employees lose their life to occupational hazards every year. Despite the modern office-based work environments and various EHS and OHS protocols, workplace health and safety remain a challenge in the country.

2 March

How Can Unify's Integrated Facility Management Contribute to Your Corporate Brand

Apple is a brand that is associated with perfectionism, simplicity, and innovative technologies and designs. The same values are reflected in its offices and facilities.

1 March

Saving Time With the Right Commercial Housekeeping Organisation

In most modern organisations, there is always a lack of time. Constant operations and projects overwhelm the schedule; interruptions, endless meetings, and breakdowns make it worse.

Lack of Adequate Facility Management Can Be Risky to Employees

2 Feb

3 Facility Maintenance Goals That Set Unify Apart From the Crowd

Facility management and maintenance is an integral part of the organisation's broader goals and objectives. Facility management can enhance the operations' efficiency and contribute to the company's growth in various ways.

1 Feb

How Can Unify Improve Your Facility Management Program?

With thousands of commercial buildings in India, people expect them to be sustainable for the environment. However, they often fail to realise that facilities cannot achieve sustainability without an effective and efficient facility management program.

2 Jan

Lack of Adequate Facility Management Can Be Risky to Employees

The most common safety hazards—risk factors—in modern commercial facilities include biological, chemical, and physical hazards. Fortunately, these risk factors are easy to address with a robust facility management program, since most of these safety hazards result from inadequate building equipment maintenance , housekeeping, and lack of security.

1 Jan

Mitigating Risks with Facility Management

Modern workplaces have many hazards that may be harmful to the employees and visitors. These common workplace risk factors can cause drastic consequences on the employees.

2 Dec

How to Manage Facility Outdoors with Smart Solutions from Unify

Although facility management was an unknown facet a few years ago, it has now evolved tremendously and has resulted in the creation of many facility management companies.

1 Dec

Here’s Why Outdoor Facility Maintenance is as Important as Indoors

When was the last time you specifically paid attention to your facility’s outdoor? We have seen organisations often take care of their facilities indoors to make it squeaky clean, but they tend to miss the outdoors.

2 Nov

Implementing E-invoicing? Here’s How to Get Your Business Ready

With the official announcement of e-invoicing, businesses with a turnover of ₹ 500 cr and above are already set to step into the world of B2B e-invoicing.On the other hand, some organisations are in the process of transitioning into e-invoicing irrespective of the mandate.

1 Nov

What E-invoice Mandate Means for Businesses?

CBIC India officially posted a press release on their Twitter this 30th September 2020 mandating the e-invoicing process for businesses with an aggregated turnover of ₹500 cr and above.

2 Oct

How Corporates Can Save 12-18% in Costs with Technical Maintenance

Agreed, not all kinds of technical breakdowns can be prevented. Some might take place even after you’ve spent thousands of rupees for their maintenance.

1 Oct

Corporate Equipment Maintenance Results in Business Success. Here’s How

Underperforming equipment or machinery can cause hiccups in your business operations. This may either affect your internal working environment or even external due to indirect factors.

2 Sept

Optimising Facilities with Integrated Facility Management: How It Helps

Integrated facility management, defined as a consolidation of various office-related services rendered under one umbrella or contract, is gaining a lot of momentum lately.

1 Sept

Unify’s Guide: Conserve More Energy, Save Organisational Expenses

When was the last time you meticulously planned your utility usage and thought of conserving energy for later? Even if your answer is ‘never’, we certainly don’t blame you.

2 Aug

E-invoicing Benefits You Need to Know Before Your Next Payout

Running a business efficiently means adapting to new technologies and methods that boost productivity and cuts down additional

1 Aug

How to Welcome a COVID Recovered Employee Back to Work

Organisations and their employees have endured the impact of ongoing COVID-19 crisis and are still trying to make peace with what awaits. In the meanwhile,

20 July

Unify's Long Voyage in the Nation's Recovery!

From the very beginning of catering to our client’s facility management needs, Unify had never foreseen such dramatic changes due to the Coronavirus and the lockdown that ensued.

1 July

Companies that are Willingly Mastering Safety Protocols over Hefty Sales

When COVID-19 was first detected in India, the virus blew the nation with a dramatic hit to many big businesses, households, startups, etc.

3 june

Change in Your Everyday Experience Post the Lockdown

Once the lockdown is lifted from the entire country, there will be residual fear amongst the people about their health and safety.

2 june

How Housekeeping in Retail Stores will Change Post COVID-19

Community locations like retail stores are enclosed places and thus are prone to becoming breeding grounds for viruses like the COVID-19 virus.

2 june

How Mall Housekeeping Scenario Will Change Post COVID-19

In the coming months, every mall's housekeeping staff is going to play a significant role in minimising the risk of infection and keeping their customers and employees safe.

1 june

How Residential Housekeeping will Change Post COVID-19

Residential housekeeping will see the dawn of a new era as the COVID-19 pandemic gradually subsides.

1 june

How Office Housekeeping Will Change Post COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world affecting industries and forcing corporates to re-evaluate their hygiene and safety policies.