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Have Your Employees Had Enough? The Top 5 Signs Of Change Burnout And How To Overcome Them

By Grace Hill / December 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Have Your Employees Had Enough? The Top 5 Signs Of Change Burnout And How To Overcome Them

Have Your Employees Had Enough? The Top 5 Signs Of Change Burnout And How To Overcome Them   Change is inevitable, especially in the fast-paced world of multifamily real estate.  However, as companies eagerly embrace transformative initiatives, a significant challenge emerges — change burnout.  With constant shifts in market dynamics, technology, and customer expectations, this… Read More »

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8 Simple Steps That Will Make Onboarding Your New Software a Success

By Grace Hill / November 15, 2023 / Comments Off on 8 Simple Steps That Will Make Onboarding Your New Software a Success

Don’t launch alone! A smooth and successful software implementation begins with careful planning, focused training, and an experienced provider you can trust.   Before you know it, we’ll be turning the calendar on a new year! And while the thought of that might quicken your pulse, it’s also a thrilling opportunity for fresh starts and… Read More »

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Raising Employee Engagement To Maximize Employee Retention

By Andrew J. Nelson / November 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Raising Employee Engagement To Maximize Employee Retention

In a recent Grace Hill blog, I explained that “the key to keeping buildings leased is to make sure tenants are happy.” The reason is intuitive and now has been proven quantitatively: Satisfied tenants are more likely to renew their leases. They are also more likely to recommend the building to their colleagues and thus… Read More »

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The Power of Competitive Mystery Shops in Multifamily

By Grace Hill / October 23, 2023 / Comments Off on The Power of Competitive Mystery Shops in Multifamily

Proven and effective, competitive mystery shops help you surpass the competition, boost your bottom line, and increase resident satisfaction.   In the fiercely competitive world of multifamily apartment management, staying ahead of the curve is essential, hinging not only on providing well-maintained properties and exceptional amenities but also on understanding and surpassing the expectations of… Read More »

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Orientation vs. Onboarding: Do You Know the Difference?

By Grace Hill / October 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Orientation vs. Onboarding: Do You Know the Difference?

Both are needed to successfully integrate new employees and retain top talent!   Orientation and onboarding: Both are familiar terms, yet they are two words often mistakenly used interchangeably. While they may seem similar at first glance, they serve distinct purposes and play crucial roles in retaining organizational talent. And everyone in the organization (not… Read More »

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Prevention, Awareness, and Consistency

By Grace Hill / October 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Prevention, Awareness, and Consistency

Kris Vaughn’s Journey With Breast Cancer   October is here, and my mind is filled with the memories of my recent journey with breast cancer. It has been exactly one year since I received the news that no one wants to hear. I can still remember that day, faced with the realization that my life… Read More »

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Customer Experience in Multifamily

By Grace Hill / September 26, 2023 / Comments Off on The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Customer Experience in Multifamily

The entire world is buzzing about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and no industry more so than multifamily. When we talk about AI, we often include machine learning (ML) as well. ML is a collection of computer algorithms designed to initially perform a task and then become increasingly better at that task as it is repeated. Meaning… Read More »

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How to Overcome Maintenance Challenges Amid Skilled Labor Shortages

By Kayla Ware / September 15, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Overcome Maintenance Challenges Amid Skilled Labor Shortages

 A Q&A With Traveling Facilities Operations Specialist Erica Counts   Sometimes, life comes full circle and reminds you how small the world can be. While traveling to an industry event recently, I had a nostalgic encounter when I ran into an old friend from high school. Twenty years after graduation, Erica Counts and I were… Read More »

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Putting People First: How To Create An Employee-Centric Culture

By Steve Wunch / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Putting People First: How To Create An Employee-Centric Culture

When we talk about building an employee-centric culture, what we really mean is focusing on the well-being and success of our employees. This means making sure they feel supported, empowered, and engaged in their work, which, in turn, leads to better productivity, innovation, and, ultimately, business success. As a property management company that specializes in… Read More »

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What You Need to Know: Your Ultimate Guide To Digital Mystery Shopping

By Grace Hill / September 6, 2023 / Comments Off on What You Need to Know: Your Ultimate Guide To Digital Mystery Shopping

How digital mystery shopping can help improve your property’s online conversions. Mystery shopping may not be a new concept in multifamily, but it has evolved with time and technology to become an invaluable tool for assessing the impact of your digital presence. And in today’s technologically advanced world, the success of multifamily property management relies… Read More »

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Increasing Tenant Satisfaction – and ROI – Through Superior Service Delivery

By Andrew J. Nelson / August 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Increasing Tenant Satisfaction – and ROI – Through Superior Service Delivery

The key to keeping buildings leased is to make sure tenants are happy. Buildings with satisfied tenants are more likely to retain existing tenants and to attract new ones through favorable word of mouth. In a recent whitepaper, Grace Hill reported on the results of an important academic study based on KingsleySurveys data showing that… Read More »

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Unlocking Success: The Guide to Attracting and Retaining Office Tenants

By Andrew J. Nelson / August 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Unlocking Success: The Guide to Attracting and Retaining Office Tenants

What do tenants want? Figuring that out is a top priority for the owners and managers of office buildings, and it’s getting more urgent by the day as firms shed excess space and vacancies keep rising. The business press is increasingly reporting what industry insiders have already known for some time: a combination of cyclical… Read More »

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