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. On the other hand, integrated facility management services, like Unify, provide all solutions (soft services, technical services, security services, etc.) under one umbrella to ensure business continuity. We don't hire other vendors to fix the problem — we are self-sufficient and take complete ownership of facility management, which enormously benefits your company in terms of improved service response, transparency, problem-solving, and costs. Let’s delve a little deeper.
Minimise cost overheads
Integrated facility management is designed to work coherently. One vendor looks at all the facilities, including technical system maintenance, workplace hygiene, equipment and machines inspection, safety and security of premises, etc. This collaborative approach prevents potential accidents, reduces repair costs, nullifies cost markups over subcontractor services, and eventually helps you plan better budgets without compromising on the expectations of all stakeholders.
Improve employee productivity & health
61% of employees are dissatisfied due to outdated tools and systems, that include experiences they have within the workplace. In addition, 84% of people get injured due to slips, falls, trips, and overexertion in the workplace. This significantly affects employees' productivity and safety and, subsequently, the company's growth. Integrated facility management service providers ensure that the workplace environment is clean, hygienic, and maintained. Timely checks of all technical and plumbing systems of the workplace eliminate inconveniences, emergencies, and accidents. This reduces the inefficiencies and difficulties faced by the employees, allowing them more comfort which inturn helps them to concentrate on their work and enhance their productivity.
Mitigate risks
About 2.3 million people worldwide have work-related accidents every year. Everything can expose your employees to risk — from old machines and malfunctioning emergency alarms to poor preventive measures and risk management. An integrated facility management system can mitigate risks by smooth communication and by thoroughly planning risk management and preventative maintenance. For example, if electrical rooms have to be cleaned, the technical team can guide the soft services team on what precautions to be taken while cleaning. This will eliminate risk to human life (soft service employee) as well as equipment damage. Integrated facility management companies can analyze past accident records, understand patterns and accordingly plan for the future. Moreover, by incorporating advanced sensors in equipment and alarms, they can provide timely alerts in case of any damage or red flag. This always keeps them ahead and allows them to control situations before they worsen, ensuring safety and preventing damage costs.
Many companies claim, but only a few companies offer integrated facility management. Integrated facility management companies like Unify design effective plans and bring efficiencies in your organization. To implement this in your workplace, contact Unify. Our integrated facility management service combined with advanced technology solutions is built to keep your company's growth and success in mind.