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Amy Al-Katib, editor-in-chief of Mission Critical magazine, shares her thoughts on a wide range of topics that affect the industry worldwide.

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As If By Magic

Recruiting shouldn't be a sales pitch
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Amy Al-Katib
December 10, 2020
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We hear a lot of about awareness in this industry — how low it is, what we can do to raise it, how important it is, etc. But how much do we talk about it outside of the industry?


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Give Gratitude

Who are you thankful for, and have you told them?
November 4, 2020
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The last thing you want to do in the middle of an industrywide labor shortage is lose your top talent to a competitor — or to anyone else, for that matter. So, what’s the best way to keep them?
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Risky Business

Understanding “The Matrix”
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October 19, 2020
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When Tom Cruise came out with no pants, sliding around the floor in his socks, were you calculating the likelihood of him suffering a slip and fall while assessing the possible damage to both his body and the personal effects in the house? I doubt it. But, imagine someone asked you to do just that … would you feel qualified?
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COVID-19

The Latest in Coronavirus Coverage

Highlights of our most recent content
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Amy Al-Katib
April 14, 2020
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We've compiled a list of some of our most recent articles, podcasts, and product releases focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and how the industry is adapting to the new normal, working to stop the spread of the disease, and — simultaneously — maintaining operations.
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Facility Managers Deserve Some Recognition

Submit your nomination for the 2020 Facility Manager of the Year Award
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Amy Al-Katib
April 3, 2020
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Right now, facility managers are tasked with maintaining maximum uptime and high availability. Though this may seem like a typical day in the data center, it’s not. With businesses all over the country switching to virtual offices at the snap of a finger and families isolating themselves in their homes with nothing to do except watch Netflix and play internet games, our networks are stressed.
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