Adam Atkins, Group Chief Executive at Coat Facilities Group, looks at ongoing challenges with recruitment in FM, why the sector needs to take clear action to address them and provides some insight into key solutions.
The future of the facilities management industry depends on a steady influx of new talent which can be honed to produce the leaders of tomorrow, alongside the retention of already skilled staff trained to provide the very best service. Yet there are ongoing challenges which see FM leaders struggling to recruit into vacant roles; there are no overnight fixes, but it is clear that the sector as a whole must act now to salvage the situation and ensure continuity, compliance and competence are maintained and that the standard of service provision does not decline.
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