Good News—You Don’t Need To!
When we talk to colleges and universities, one of their biggest concerns in partnering with a service provider is the fate of their facilities management team. Our customers are private colleges and universities, many located in small towns, and they consider their workers part of their campus family. So it’s natural that there is some anxiety about how staff will be treated. They want to be sure the decision to partner with a facility management firm is the right move for everyone affected. What we can tell you is “worry no more.”
As you’re probably aware, outsourcing services makes good financial sense for many organizations—you get the specific expertise and resources you need, and you usually save money in the process. This remains true when relying on National to handle your campus’s facilities management. Institutions benefit through:
- Cost-savings compared to managing services in-house
- Reduction in workload for human resources staff
- Confidence that your campus is always in pristine condition
But what you may not know is that National also has a strong commitment to ensuring a smooth transition—and creating a high degree of job satisfaction—for those employees who are moved over to work under our helm. We’ve been told by numerous schools that our integration into their campus and culture was a remarkably seamless process. Staff who are transitioned to us often receive greater opportunities through enhanced training and advancement, as well.
Dr. Gary Bonvillian, Ph.D., president of Thomas University, said in a recent interview: “Our staff was brought on board by National, and many were even promoted and given higher levels of responsibility, often with more compensation, so in the end I think it’s benefited them even more than they expected.”
Partnering with National doesn’t mean your current staff goes away. National not only takes the time to build a relationship with your employees—we also provide training and management to help them achieve success. So, if concern for your current staff is holding you back, don’t let it! Rest assured that employee satisfaction is one of our main objectives, right along with making your campus look great, every day.
Have questions or want to talk more about this? Let us know.