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Today, our host Ted Ritter is joined by Stacey Shepard, the president of Shepard Global Strategies and advisory board member for building cybersecurity, as well as Mark T. Hofmann, a crime and intelligence analyst and business psychologist. Together, they debunk the media's portrayal of hackers and stress the importance of building awareness and training across all levels of an organization to prevent cyber incidents. Through compelling real life case studies, they delve into effective strategies such as cyber assessments and other proactive measures, underlining the urgent need for readiness and education within facility management to confront the escalating complexity of cyber risks.

Join Laurie Gilmer, immediate past chair of IFMA, and Lara Paemen, Managing Director of IFMA EMEA, for an engaging discussion as they share insights from the vibrant World Workplace conference in Denver. From celebrating the global community of over 4,000 attendees to highlighting the importance of professional development programs like the CFM credential, Laurie and Lara delve into the evolving landscape of facility management. Discover how IFMA is shaping the industry with innovative education, research, and opportunities for career advancement.

Hoy Rafael Berumen, Director General de REMS México Colliers y Presidente del Capítulo IFMA México, es acompañado por Eduardo Becerril, Fundador del Capítulo IFMA México, y Norma Pleitez, y Vicepresidenta del Capítulo IFMA México. Juntas, hablan de la evolución y adaptación en un mundo cambiante para cualquier tipo de portafolio para la satisfacción de necesidades de la industria FM en Latinoamérica.

Join Quinn Heimann, Director of Strategic Sales at Aerotek, and her colleague Jason Wetherford, Strategic Account Executive for Aerotek, as they delve into the complexities of today's labor market. With over 36 years of combined experience in the staffing industry, Quinn and Jason bring valuable insights into the challenges companies face in attracting and retaining talent. From the impact of competitive wages to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, they explore key strategies for organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce landscape.

Today Dean Stanberry, IFMA's current Chair on the Global Board of Directors, sits down with Lisa Stanley, CEO of OSCRE International, and Matt Tucker, IFMA's Director of Research and the Professor of Workplace and Facilities Management at Liverpool John Moores University, discuss the significance of data. They highlight OSCRE's free and open access industry data model, emphasizing its role in addressing challenges like interoperability. They also discuss the importance of lifelong learning in navigating digital transformation, managing cybersecurity risks, and leveraging artificial intelligence. At the end they also share resources available to facility managers to help navigate and adapt to the changing digital landscape.

Today Rafa Guevara, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Professional Services at Office Space Software, is joined by his colleagues CJ Frey, Solutions Consultant, Ali Stewart, Director of Client Success, and Hardeep Singh, Client Success Team Manager. Together, they delve into the dynamic shifts occurring in office environments and stress the significance of data-driven decision-making. They discuss the challenges posed by current data sets, introduce innovative solutions for gathering reliable data on employee behavior and office utilization, and highlight the importance of collaboration and continuous learning in adapting to the future of work.