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INDUSTRY TALK



               1.  People-centric Approach: This   emphasis on cleaning and
                  industry thrives on human    maintenance surged post-Covid,
                  capital — it is the greatest   where hygiene emerged as a winner
                  asset. It is crucial to continually   and the employees as hygiene
                  upskill and empower          warriors. This transformation has
                  the workforce to deliver     elevated these services from basic
                  exceptional service, recognizing   necessities to integral components
                  that success hinges on their   of the FM industry.
                  expertise and dedication.      Today, alongside traditional
               2.  Relationship Focus: Central to   services, technology integration has
                  the operations is building strong   become crucial. Sustainability also
                  client relationships. Working on   plays a pivotal role, with a growing
                  client premises underlines the   focus on environmental-friendly
                  importance of understanding their   practices and client initiatives
                  needs and ensuring mutual trust.  towards sustainability. This shift
               3.  Simplicity in Operations: The   aligns closely with organizational
                  business thrives on clarity and   growth ambitions, underlining the
                  efficiency. All responsibilities   importance of nurturing employees   FM SERVICES ARE
                  on client properties are     through training and upskilling    PEOPLE- CENTRIC. IT IS
                  managed with integrity and   initiatives.                       IMPORTANT TO UPSKILL,
                  professionalism, thereby                                        UPGRADE AND RETAIN
                  safeguarding their brand       Recognizing the need for         OUR TASK FORCE WHICH
                  reputation.                  comprehensive training in          IS QUITE CHALLENGING.”
               4.  Diversity and Inclusion: As a   technological proficiency, TCFM
                  woman in a traditionally male-  has established TCFM Gurukul,   Ashwini Walawalkar
                  dominated industry, Ashwini   which are training studios spread
                  advocates for diversity and   across five major cities. These
                  inclusion initiatives. Promoting   facilities continually upgrade the
                  gender equality not only     workforce and are affiliated with
                  enriches the workforce but   the National Skill Council, ensuring
                  also aligns with today’s clients’   alignment with government
                  progressive agendas.         standards and requirements.
                                                 For TCFM, success hinges on
               Plans for TCFM as CEO           integrating technology, promoting
               and the present market          sustainability, and fostering
               scenario.                       diversity and inclusion. These
                                               pillars not only support the growth
                 Previously, the market was    strategy but also enhance capability
               centered on outsourcing. The    to meet ever-evolving client needs.

























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