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"Look Behind You: New Issues with Workforce Aging are Coming on Fast"
Author: Whitefield, Joe
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: May/June 2014

Have you looked in the rearview mirror of your facilities organization lately? A quick glance
may show many objects gaining on you that could have a dramatic impact on your business. And these objects are, most likely, closer than they appear. 

We are all familiar with issues associated with aging facilities: budget limitations, energy and  environmental stewardship, and shifting customer expectations. But by now you have also noticed a growing number of new challenges (i.e., problems) joining the chase.  I want to dedicate this space to one of these formidable challenges that has actually caught up with most educational institutions—the aging of the workforce.

...rebuilding an organization is more challenging than replacing or reloading. The retirement trek that has begun for the baby boomers means more rebuilding will be required.  Make the time, while you can, to discover the new calculus for your organization. This should lead to activities that focus on and invest in the people remaining in your organization.

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