Employment standards in facility management companies: How industrial relations can shape strategic direction

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. 10;

Findings

Working conditions for employees of facility management companies can be improved when a high-road strategy focusing on quality and efficiency is pursued. However, low-road strategies that prioritize cost savings can result in increased worker vulnerability. The impact also depends on the institutional setting in which industrial relations and nature of collective bargaining are determined.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2022), "Employment standards in facility management companies: How industrial relations can shape strategic direction", Strategic Direction, Vol. 38 No. 5, pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-03-2022-0028