Facility Voices
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Your host is David Trask, National Director and Industry Speaker at ARC Facilities.
David brings you stories from the front lines of Facilities via conversations with Facilities Management leaders from across the nation. You'll hear real-world stories about leadership, coaching, mentorship, a day in the life of, and so much more!
Facility Voices
Navigating Team Challenges and Cultivating Excellence
In this episode of Facility Voices, David Trask sits down with Taj Sharma, founder and CEO of Convergence, to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in the facilities management industry. Taj, with over 35 years of experience operating facilities for companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook, shares his insights on how to empower teams in the field. He highlights the importance of skilled professionals, the impact of evolving technology, and how strategic planning is key to addressing the current labor shortage in the industry. Taj also touches on the significant shifts in the labor market, especially in skilled trades, post-pandemic. Taj and David discuss the challenges organizations face in replacing long-term employees who have either retired or moved on to new opportunities, and the need for strategic planning to capture and retain institutional knowledge. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the future of facilities and the critical role of both technology and people in shaping it.
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The views and opinions expressed by third-party guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of ARC Facilities and ARC Document Solutions. We provide a platform for diverse perspectives and discussions and ARC Facilities/ARC Document Solutions assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content provided by our third-party guests.
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