Why Speed Still Matters: The Hidden Cost of Slow Hiring in Facilities Management

In the current facilities management market, agility isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a recruitment necessity. Over the past few months, we’ve noticed a persistent issue plaguing even the most well-organised hiring processes: delay. Delays between interviews, verbal offers, issuing contracts, and conducting background checks are costing companies top-tier talent.

At 300 North, we work at the intersection of FM talent and business need, and we’ve seen time and again how slow turnaround times can unravel even the strongest candidate interest.

So, this month’s focus is clear: why faster hiring = better hiring.

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Best Ways of Retaining Talent in FM

Retention isn’t about perks. It’s about people.

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Chronic Workforce Gaps Hinder High-Rise Building Remediation

Thank you to Facilitate Magazine for inviting 300 North to comment on their latest article 'Chronic workforce gaps hinder high-rise building remediation'.

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What can FM companies do to Improve Employer Brand?

What actually improves your employer brand? It’s not just about salaries anymore!

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Is Your Job Description Turning Great FM Candidates Away?

Job descriptions are one of the most underrated tools in facilities management recruitment. But in today’s market, where skilled candidates are in high demand, a poorly written or outdated job spec could be doing more harm than good. At 300 North, we work closely with FM leaders and hiring teams every day, and we’ve seen how small changes to a job description can significantly enhance candidate engagement, diversity, and retention.

So today, we’re digging into what makes a job description appealing (or off-putting), why this matters more than ever in FM, and how you can use data-driven decisions to make your vacancies stand out.

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Mastering the Hiring Process - Company Perspective

How you recruit says a lot about who you are as a business...

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IWFM 2025 Market Intelligence Report is out now

The IWFM | Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Market Intelligence Report is out now and it’s the most in-depth analysis of our sector yet.

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How to Maintain Relationships with Candidates?

Recruitment isn't just about finding the next candidate or client... It’s about understanding people.

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Featured in Facilities Management Journal: State of FM Recruitment

300 North's Michelle Connolly was delighted to contribute to the September edition of the Facilities Management Journal (FMJ), sharing her perspective on the state of FM recruitment.

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How To Retain FM Talent - It's Not All About The Salary

In today’s facilities management market, retention has become just as important as recruitment. With skilled professionals in short supply and demand rising, holding onto your best people is now a strategic priority.

While pay will always play a part, it’s far from the whole picture. At 300 North, we see every day that keeping people engaged requires a holistic, people-first approach.

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