Commercial Carpet & Floor Cleaning Blog: Facility Manager Insights

  What a difference a year makes. At this time in 2020, we were in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. We were still learning about the virus, how it is transmitted and what to do to mitigate it around our businesses. And many companies had moved to work-from-home […]

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  Employee reticence, consistent enforcement of rules and maintaining social distancing––these are among the biggest challenges facing DPM clients as they move toward bringing employees back to work in facilities throughout Tennessee.  Those are some of the results of an unscientific and informal survey we conducted in the last month. […]

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It’s been nearly a year since the start of the pandemic when many employees were sent home to work, leaving many offices empty or scaled back. The office culture has, undoubtedly, been changed, likely forever.  With vaccines being offered more widely and the number of cases decreasing daily, we may […]

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After 2020, you would have thought people would learn about the dangers of forecasting anything. But, here we are, ready to put our two cents into the mix on what might be on the horizon for facilities management in 2021. (To be fair, find a legitimate source from 2019 that […]

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This year has given us…a lot. A lot of anxiety, a lot of changes, and a lot of uncertainty.  But, there has been a lot of good, too. A lot of good changes, both for the facility management industry, our region and the world on the whole.  Here at DPM […]

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  Hiring and keeping good employees can be challenging for any business, but it’s especially true for service professions. We know that many of our property and facility managers struggle with this.  One of the biggest reasons for this is the small pool of qualified applicants within the commercial real […]

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What are the top facility management trends for 2020? Overall, progressive companies are leading the charge in creating employee-centered environments. And, as a result, we’re seeing more open floor plans, recreational spaces, bring-your-dog-to-work days, and other perks that keep employees engaged and connected.  As we move toward worker-friendly environments, what […]

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2019 Nashville Commercial Real Estate Update If you feel like everyone is moving to Nashville, you might not be far off. As we’ve reported in past years, the city’s growth is still going strong.  Locals in Nashville have witnessed the city’s explosive growth firsthand. Now, as thousands relocate, the rest […]

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DPM Care was founded over 20 years ago in Knoxville. So, naturally, we’re partial to the city. Knoxville has seen steady growth over the past few years, and it’s been fun to watch. Keep reading to learn about the city’s growth and what you might be able to expect in […]

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If you want to succeed in any career long-term, it’s important to seek continuous improvement. It shows your employer you’re dedicated to becoming the best you can be, which can increase your likelihood of receiving a raise. It also looks great to potential future employers who may want to hire […]

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