Residential property managers have many “bosses.” Every resident living on their property is another person to answer to. That is why residential property managers are choosy when it comes to referring facility managers. It takes continual satisfaction from residents and property managers alike to result in a referral.

It’s the time of year when Lysol, zinc, and Elderberry top our shopping list. With COVID-19 making the general population more aware than ever how easy it is to spread germs, not only person-to-person but via surfaces, disinfection is a top concern of residential property managers. Living in a well-populated building does not mean that getting sick is inevitable. With a proper cleaning and disinfecting schedule (plus following safety guidelines!), residents will remain safe and healthy this Cold/Flu/COVID season.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a major problem for businesses and organizations around the nation, it's worth taking a hard look at whether you're prepared in the event of an outbreak at your business, facility, or other location where people congregate. Here are some of the most critical tips that can help you identify, manage, and recover from outbreaks of COVID-19.

There are many reasons you might need to scale your FM services. From scaling back because of a temporary building closure to scaling up due to a remodel, there are many reasons your needs might change. The problem lies in that scaling is a human resources nightmare, and a LOT of work. From hiring employees quick and efficiently, to the paperwork and legalities involved in laying off workers or hiring new employees, it takes a lot of time and effort. But, that doesn't need to be the case. In fact, with the right system set-up, adjusting your FM workforce can be easy.

Cleaning and disinfection are costing more than ever before. We need to clean and disinfect multiple times a day, provide cleaning materials for self-disinfection, and pay special attention to the brands we're using. Not every cleaner is created equal, and the wrong choice could be the difference between a healthy staff or a complete outbreak. COVID-19 has changed how we think about disinfection, and Americans are more aware of the germs lurking on surfaces. How do you control costs while also keeping occupants safe?