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2.
Repairs and maintenance
FMs feel unable to carry out the necessary
work to reduce downtime and minimise the
disruption to operation. Despite an increase
in team members and the ability to outsource
maintenance work to external companies
or other departments within the business,
FMs are still battling signi昀椀cant budget cuts
which prevents the required investment in
these processes. Furthermore, many have
JUST
34%
OF FACILITIES MANAGERS
UNDERTAKE A THOROUGH
SITE AUDIT OR RISK
ASSESSMENT AT LEAST
ONCE A YEAR
not managed to implement procedures,
including site audits and risk assessments,
that enable teams to manage and mitigate
issues effectively.
3.
Workplace experience
Stress and increasing workloads are taking
a signi昀椀cant toll on FM professionals, their
organisations, and the wider industry. The
proportion of those considering leaving the
industry, coupled with the lack of young FM
entrants, could spell trouble for the future of the
sector. Signi昀椀cant work is required to address
these issues within facilities management and
make it a more attractive career prospect for
ALMOST
40%
OF FMS OFTEN THINK
ABOUT LEAVING
THEIR ROLE DUE TO
WORKLOAD STRESS
those entering the workplace, as well as those
currently in the role.
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