By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   As the Saudi economy continues to expand and the government prepares to launch significant...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   FM has long been on the receiving end, waiting for the construction industry to...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group   Every business leader need not necessarily have their only designation of a CEO. It...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group   The world looks at India as a nation with abundant resources. It is not...

In our lives, how often do we get upset by the fallout of relationships, be it personal or business and the emotional toll of such...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   The risk leverage ability in business is a factor to reckon with. Entrepreneurs need...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group   I am seeing a worrying trend with young professionals dealing with financial stress at...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   The general economic indicators indicate testing times and remind businesses to adopt a caution...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   In a recent project engagement, I had to deal with a case that was...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   We all know that the COP26 goals are to reach carbon neutrality by 2050,...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Airlines hotels are running at full, but what about meeting certain service standards? Having flown 10...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   For sure, awards and recognitions matter for people and businesses in adding up to...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   The FM industry must review its practices, looking at the continued degradation in the...

By Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   From the various lessons that I have learned on people management, I have come...

by Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group.   In every engagement, personal or business, ethics demands mutual respect. Respect is a fundamental...

  Today is the day we celebrate workers’ contributions worldwide; we honour them for giving their best for the nation’s economy. EFS Facilities Services Group...

by Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group   FM has long been on the receiving end, waiting for the construction industry to...

by Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group   Undoubtedly, the Facilities Management Industry has its hands full with multiple business continuity challenges,...

Localization of the workforce in the context of the jobs market is a global issue topping most political debates. No doubt, this has its merits...

Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO at EFS Facilities Services Group, gives CBNME an exclusive insight on his thought on the importance of Learning & Development within...

Dubai is charting an exciting course for urban and economic growth, while preserving the emirate’s rich cultural heritage. The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan is...

Even if they do manage to tap bank funds, make sure to count the cost of capital The state of SMEs’ financial management is a...

In the current state of the world economy, there is an endless list of industries in distress. Some of them are in deep turmoil, especially...

Only HR related costs are still under control, and even that not for too long Inflationary costs are starting to weigh down FM businesses in...

Most businesses have a common business challenge managing their account receivables as clients continue to drag their feet on timely payments. This is always a...

For years, I have been advocating the case of a much more emphatic transformation of technology in the FM industry. In the wake of recent...

The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dynamics of how organizations operate, no matter their size. Priorities have switched, strategies were redesigned, and even though...

If you put more effort and do your best to give your brand a unique service offering, you can do a much better job handling...

After the pandemic, job opportunities have shrunk across sectors. Which is why, companies, their HR personnel and recruitment entities must give a bit more thought...

Gender diversity, for long, has been ignored. In recent times, the conversation intensified around the topic, but it still lacks a translation into actionable steps...

Costs are not being shared in their right mix, and this will damage real estate The world of UAE's real estate sure has its opportunities…...

Periods of history will tell us that economies and individuals have done it before Time and again, I emphasize to employees that we must rise...

The Rulers and the UAE government have indeed raised the bar of excellence in leadership. In all aspects of good governance, the government and its...

Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group, explains the significance of emotion management for leadership success and earning respect in the workplace. Recently...

I believe that a CEO's real test lies in his or her role to engage and motivate the C-suite to lead their teams. They need...

The fate of fresh college graduates and job interns is getting murkier by the day. The ongoing economic slump has intensified their struggle to cope...

The corporate learning and development (L&D) landscape is changing fast. It requires deep introspection, especially in context to mounting challenges that businesses are facing, there...

COVID economics is putting unprecedented emphasis on businesses to cut costs, resulting in pressure on deployed resources for higher productivity and efficiencies. The Services &...

But even with all the evidence available, the easy money fixation never wanes Driven by greed, people tend to speculate. However, when done on a...

Diversity and inclusivity are evolving considerations that matter in both public and work life. In recent years, they have gained traction, but a lot still...

CBNME’S Power Hour Annual List of the Middle East’s Top 60 features the most prominent Contractors, Real estate Developers, Consultants, Architects, Facilities Management, Asset Management Companies, and...

Gen X will have to engage in some quick learning to retain relevance The workplace of the 2020’s have an exciting mix of professionals from...

With the growing needs of effective corporate governance, Board and CEOs need to be engaged in the audit process and take charge of their financial...

Being CEO of a company with an 18,000-strong facilities management workforce, the employee engagement process has been intense and rewarding. But it is complex to...

Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group, discusses how tech has become a positive new way of life amidst the COVID-19.   Amidst...

It is a perfect opportunity to ram home that advantage with suppliers Supply chain teams have to decimate all conventional approaches. Technology, process optimization, out-of-the-box...

Sure, it will lead to increased costs short-term, but benefits will be apparent soon Businesses are looking at all available options to managing their risks...

But even as economic activity returns, this is not the time for memories to fade Amidst the uncertainty set off in the past four months,...

Communications has assumed centre-stage in the COVID-19 crisis management at most organizations. Be it a government entity, business or a family unit, the role of...

COVID-19 fears put many of us on the backfoot. The moot question that baffles us is how to tackle its spiralling effect. Among the many...

COVID-19 is a litmus test for CEOs on how to navigate their enterprise against its challenges. The whole world is within the epicentre of this...

FM economics needs an innovative approach to counter COVID-19 impact Post-COVID 19, the FM industry landscape and its economics will see a paradigm shift. The...

In crisis times, businesses must re-negotiate on more equal terms During these times of crisis, I remain concerned that certain people in businesses are deviating...

COVID-19 pandemic fear is playing on everybody's mind. When it comes to poor and the most vulnerable, this is indeed true in their context and...

Coronavirus impact has exposed the soft contingency foundations businesses have on The pandemic spread of Covid-19 has brought almost two-thirds of the world to a...

Procedures do protect homes and communities against the unforeseen The management of facilities is integral to protecting and easing people’s lives. Moreover, facilities management as...

Like many other issues, the falling standards of customer service are a concern for all. These days quality customer service is indeed a rare phenomenon...

But with costs stretched, businesses find it difficult to go all out on this Technology disruptions, margin battles, increasing regulations, and complex labour dynamics are...

At workplaces, there is such a fixation with the building and less on employees The traditional role of health, safety and environment (HSE) management is...

A corporate-wide culture will mean nothing if there is a disconnect with each employee It is a commonly held belief that motivation and high-performance emanates...

Ratings need to be assigned to all construction and not just the specials Sustainability pledges are no more a matter of grandstanding. The real estate...

This is right in most organizations; There is always a mix between its employees as regards their performance and the roles they play in the organization’s...

The role of Facilities Management and its impact on our daily lives is underscored by many. In our routine walks of life, the necessary knowledge and...

Employees’ expectations for a salary raise in line with any spike in the cost of living index is fair and must not be ignored. And...

Employee performance trackers need a complete overhaul and fast A burning issue companies are facing is dealing with rising discontent among employees over their compensation...

Transformed organizations truly value data in decision-making. However, executives still rely on their experience and gut feeling for critical decisions. This approach does not help...

Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group, discusses why parents or elder siblings may not necessarily make great bosses. Many business owners in...

They should have a direct say in business management Accounting professionals have the responsibility to maintain an enterprise's financial health and hygiene. There is a...

Businesses of any size cannot afford such commitments based on sheer enthusiasm CEOs and companies’ IT leadership must apply caution while deciding on in-house technology...

There is much activism about training at most workplaces. Private and government organizations have been factoring in how best to leverage its impact. These are...

It is an industry putting in double-digit growth and now requires ample skilled manpower   Unlike many other sectors that are under pressure due to...

Businesses need to have a constant handle on risk management to make the coverage work   Insurance is an integral part of risk management strategy...

These aspirants should be allowed space and time to get into the groove Thinking of a job is every student’s worst nightmare. Especially when nearing...

For far too long this problem has been festering with no solution in sight Payment delays by clients are a common issue. This trend of...

Any mismanagement would immediately set off long-term challenges for them Debt has been an integral part of any business to grow and sustain itself. Some...

No city can afford to have a skyline of dilapidated buildings   For far too long, the FM (facilities management) industry has been facing stiff...

UAE businesses need to engage their workforces to come up with solutions   Years of recessionary headwinds and impasse are putting many businesses in a...

Lenders must make use of their access to client’s financial status to pre-empt problems   Bankers usually are the first responders when it comes to...

Kasun Illankoon spoke with Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group, about how his leadership and key strategic approach that has led to...

It is bringing about measurable cost savings and helping extend building life cycles   Until recently, facilities management was considered by most as an ancillary...

As per an old proverb, there is an opportunity in every crisis. I believe that in times of austerity, innovation is the only way out....

Rising costs can no longer be an excuse to keep outdated platforms for longer   Businesses have been struggling for too long due to tech...

When analyzing the root cause of any corporate debacle, it is not fair to focus upon the management’s actions alone but to make a holistic...

After having received board approval for a significant strategic change, the management must be considerate of its other stakeholders before pushing for the roll-out. Each...

In the over 30 years of my work life across different industries, one glaring cautionary tale stems from how to deal with customers so as...

Chasing timelines for executives and managers is always daunting. But not many measure the apt success criteria for these tasks assigned to them. It is...

Altruism for business leaders and companies is no more just an attribute, but a requirement to keep employees fully engaged and help the organization to...

The market downturn and its onslaught on the bottom-line have left enterprises looking for productivity in pursuit of profits. Of the various cost components that...

There is a need for a shift in businesses’ perspective of pricing in the project services industry. The dichotomy of pricing and costing may sound...

Do we know who those millennials are? Are they just defined by the fact they became adults in the 21st century? Or is there much...

With growing challenges of inadequate asset data, site visit restrictions and limitations and misaligned RFP information, the facilities management industry is compelled to look into...

Transformation in any company requires extraordinary resolve on the part of all stakeholders. The management must re-shape the business by ensuring a complete review of...

All supply chain functions ranging from sourcing supplier services, OEM (original equipment manufacturers) management and purchasing goods to their storage and distribution form essential levers...

Home buyers are often lost between the design, façade, location, other facilities and the final price when deciding on the property to live in. While...

Successful companies continue to explore novel ways to keep their employees happy and motivated. “Happiness at workplace”the is a universal truth that directly translates into...

Globally, inflation rates for services have exceeded those for goods in the past 60 years except during periods of substantial oil price increases. Against this...

Energy costs in the Gulf are bound to be impacted due to the increasing movements by governments in enforcing green policies and protecting scarce natural...

The GCC Facilities Management (FM) services industry has huge growth potential and is expected to reach $66 billion by 2020 due to higher infrastructure spending...

Despite sluggish market sentiments and slower economic growth, the mega project announcements in the UAE are creating a positive impact on the overall industry landscape....

Public spending in the GCC is under intense scrutiny. Amid low oil prices and the threat of an average fiscal deficit of 13 per cent,...