Ep. 369: "Fostering Communities" – The Role of Hospitality in Facility Management and the Workplace with Rene van Camp of ISS North America & Guckenheimer

Rene van Camp is Chief Hospitality Officer at ISS North America, the global facility management company, and Principal of Guckenheimer, its culinary brand where he is a senior leader in luxury and lifestyle hospitality and workplace experience management. Mike Petrusky asks Rene about the role of hospitality in the workplace today and why he believes that developing a culture of service where everyone focuses on the customer first is essential for organizations. They explore the ISS way of hospitality which involves setting clear expectations, providing the necessary tools, continuous training, and strong quality assurance programs. Rene says that community building is a top priority as workplace leaders seek to magnetize the office, and this can be achieved through a thoughtful and orchestrated approach to customer service. Mike and Rene agree that the FM industry is evolving, and professionals can maximize their value by fostering a culture of service and enhancing the employee experience, so they share the inspiration and the practical advice you need to be a Workplace Innovator! Connect with Rene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renevancamp/ Learn more about ISS N/A: https://www.issworld.com/en-us Learn more about Guckenheimer: https://www.guckenheimer.com/en-us Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/