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IFMA’s Atlanta chapter recently held its annual awards luncheon, where members were recognized for furthering both Facility Management and the chapter. One of these was the Distinguished Member Award. It is presented to a Chapter member for outstanding contributions to Facility Management in general and to IFMA Atlanta in particular. He or she represents the…
DetailsAtlanta Facility Managers often don’t realize how lucky they are to live in this city. Our chapter of IFMA is one of the oldest and most mature in the nation. Local school, Georgia Tech offers one of the few master’s degree programs offered in the United States. Even better, one of the professors at that…
DetailsJoe Carroll, Vice President of Human Resources for IST Management Services, presented a high-energy audience-participation session on a very timely topic, “How to Recession Proof Your Career”. This was a relevant program for everyone — whether currently employed or looking for new opportunities. There is no such thing as job security these days. A job…
DetailsAre you a Facility Manager who is currently out of work? Would you like a chance to network with your peers – to share contacts and strategies for finding that next job? If the above statements describe you, then you should join us for IFMA Atlanta’s new FM Job Club – a monthly networking event…
DetailsIFMA Young Professionals is a group dedicated to providing Facility Managers under 35 years old with an avenue for meeting their peers, sharing experiences and networking! The group also has a lot of fun in the process. We are pleased to announce that the next Young Professionals social will be on May 21st @5pm. It…
DetailsDear Ms. FM Manners: I am starting my new Facility Management position soon and I am unsure about what the “unwritten rules” are for sending email at work. I know enough to avoid text-message acronyms such as “BTW” and “TTFN” but what else should I keep in mind when using email communication? Dear Gentle FM…
DetailsEarly on the morning of May 12, a group of facility managers converged on the Newell Rubbermaid headquarters for a tour of the facility and a lecture about the Green Globes rating system for sustainable buildings. This was one of our series of “FM Breakfasts” that are open for free to professional members – great…
DetailsOn a recent Thursday evening, a group of Facility Managers converged upon the Centers for Disease Control to check out a very interesting exhibit called “Design for the Other 90%.” The show features design innovations that are meant to provide affordable solutions for the health, energy, water, housing, education and transportation challenges faced by people…
DetailsHave you ever thought that you would like to become a CFM but… oh gosh! Those test questions… what if you sign up and the very first question is something you can’t answer, like…“What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?” Nightmare! No, no, no, fear not – gentle reader, the CFM exam is…
DetailsThis begins our occasional series on facility management etiquette, “Ask Ms. FM Manners”. Please post future questions (or alternative answers) in the comment section below Dear Miss FM Manners: Our company does not have a written dress code, but some of my employees don’t seem to understand business casual dress from ultra casual (SLOPPY) dress.…
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