Social Media

You’ve all been there. You receive a connection request notification email from LinkedIn. You open it to see which IFMA attendee it is, when you realize – you don’t recognize this person. You’ve never met or even seen this person ever in your life. They may live in a different country, work in a completely […]

Taking up some major real estate, your Facebook cover photo is often the first thing a visitor sees when looking at your page. Actually, it takes up a quarter of the screen on most desktops. That’s some serious space! It also uses the most room of any image on your profile – but getting it

Have you noticed anything different when you log into LinkedIn? If not, don’t worry. The social platform is rolling out changes gradually, so it will get to you soon. I just noticed my profile update, and here are the newest features I found useful. Three I find to be positive changes, and three skew a

Whoops! Have you ever sent a tweet only to realize a spelling error? Mistakes on social media might seem like they’re here today, gone tomorrow, but social media mistakes can spread and don’t do much for your professional brand or your company’s reputation. Make sure that your communication is thoughtfully crafted, and you’ll make the

LinkedIn is a powerful tool that, when used correctly, can propel your career forward. It’s also the perfect platform to share your thoughts, learn new things and connect with other like-minded individuals. There’s a whole world of LinkedIn Groups to explore, from broad topics like general Facilities Management and more selective groups pertaining to your

The modern FM is wise to utilize all tools at their disposal to increase their reputation and business profile. Sites such as LinkedIn, specialize in connecting business professionals through the aid of our socially communicative internet world. Your professional experience and work history are on display for all to see, which can be a plus for

One of the more challenging operations for a FM is the process of moving the physical location of an office. Be it for the purpose of adjusting the size of your office, both larger or smaller, to improve the location for greater visibility or simply because the opportunity has presented itself, moving an office is

The pressure to be productive seems to sneak its way into every aspect of our lives. How can we be better and get more done in less time? If you have the right tools increasing your productivity is an attainable goal, and beneficial to you and your team at work. However, what about on social

Facebook is no longer an option for companies, it’s a requirement.  This is especially important if your facility is one that houses students or many working employees. Facebook is a great resource you can use to update construction information, maintenance closures, seasonal protocol and just fun events happening in and around your building. You want

Are you confused as to why an image you uploaded on your company Facebook appears completely different on your LinkedIn page? Don’t worry, here’s a breakdown of the various image requirements for posting as a business or building on social media.