Even [Managers] are joining the Great Resignation

Did you know that company leadership is leaving companies just as fast as non-supervisory staff? VOX posted an article titled “Even Bosses Are Joining the Great Resignation,” written by Senior Data Reporter, Rani Molla. The article shares good insight on managerial leadership’s “Great Resignation” impact on their companies. Of note, the author writes: “A lot… Continue reading Even [Managers] are joining the Great Resignation

Collaboration and Trust | Steps to Improve Collaboration and Trust Between Industry Partners

In preparation for a potential National Education Seminar presentation, NPMA member Brandon Kriner asked the following question in our NPMA Asset Management Facebook Group: “What steps could be taken to improve collaboration and increase trust between government and contractor representatives with regards to managing government property?” What happened next was an eye opening and insightful… Continue reading Collaboration and Trust | Steps to Improve Collaboration and Trust Between Industry Partners

Essentials for Successfully Managing Equipment at a University

During last week’s Asset Management Awareness Month weekly webinar, Ms. Ivonne Bachar presented on the topic of Essentials for Successfully Managing Equipment at a University. Although I don’t work directly in an university environment, this presentation was worthwhile of any asset manager or business owner’s time. The presentation touched on four key pillars that may… Continue reading Essentials for Successfully Managing Equipment at a University

Promoting Asset Management Awareness Month (AMAM)

National Property Management Association (NPMA) founded Asset Management Awareness Month in 2015 to better inform organizations of resources and tools available to them to maximize their assets.  The Registrar at National Day Calendar declared Asset Management Awareness Month in 2016. Asset management is vital to any organization looking to grow its portfolio. No matter the… Continue reading Promoting Asset Management Awareness Month (AMAM)

Your boss wants you to take a vacation (opinion) – CNN

“the greatest barrier to taking time off is the fear that they will look replaceable” Instead of enjoying much needed and earned time off, workers forfeit days in order to appear more valuable. That’s insane. Katie Denis writes that Americans need to do a better job of taking their vacation days and using them to… Continue reading Your boss wants you to take a vacation (opinion) – CNN