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In a prior blog post, Strategic Trends in Facilities Management, we discussed the popular initiatives within healthcare and higher education institutions' facilities management (FM) programs. As many changes are occurring in these sectors and within FM itself, it is critical to stay abreast of the latest technologies and concepts to function as efficiently as possible. To do so, institutions must focus upon critical talent management strategies to ensure that they are attracting, securing and retaining key FM talent that can help them achieve their goals.

What are the top talent management strategies?

• Recruiting capital project and energy management professionals and individuals who offer diverse competencies.

• Attracting and securing senior facilities officers with proven experience and strong business acumen.

• Putting increased value on advanced degrees and certifications.

• Giving consideration to the Emotional Intelligence of candidates.

• Performing succession planning.

Over the next few weeks, we will take a closer look at some of these initiatives and provide details on specific skill sets that are in high demand within the FM industry. Stay tuned.