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Posted: February 2, 2024
IFMA Boston welcomes in 2024 program year
IFMA Boston started the new year with a Thought Leaders Webinar titled The Circular Workplace: Why, What and How. Presenter Lisa Whited is recognized internationally as a thought leader on the future of work. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her writing and leadership. She is also a senior partner of global workplace analytics, considered the leading authority on the future of work. Whited received IFMA’s Distinguished Author Award for her book, Work Better. Save the Planet which is a guide for building employee engagement while positively impacting climate change. If you missed the live presentation, visit our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/48xf6Ee. Attendees learned about a recently completed circular workplace project and were taken behind the scenes of a tenant improvement space. They learned how to practically apply circular design principles and the importance of an integrated delivery team to create a successful result.
Boston will be host city for Facility Fusion an IFMA Conference and Expo
Facility Fusion brings an exhilarating and immersive experience that will leave attendees energized and inspired. Engaging sessions, led by industry trailblazers and visionaries, will ignite powerful discussions, foster collaboration, and fuel innovative thinking. The conference will provide exclusive networking opportunities that set the stage for forging remarkable connections and lifelong friendships. Attendees will also partake in captivating activities, invigorating workshops, and high-impact team-building exercises that will ignite their all-around personal and professional growth. Learn more on the IFMA Boston website.
Thinking about joining IFMA Boston? IFMA is the only organization dedicated to helping Facility Management professionals add more value to their organizations. As a member you gain access to educational programs and resources, professional certification, research and benchmarks, career development guidance, and networking opportunities. Now’s a great time to join as there are great programs planned for the spring.
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