EFS India was honoured to support the inauguration of a first-of-its-kind creche in a ragpickers’ colony in Kolkata, an initiative that reflects the power of collective commitment and community collaboration. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Tariq Chauhan, Vice Chairman of EFS Facilities Services, reaffirmed EFS’s long-term commitment to inclusive growth and community upliftment. He thanked […]
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Facilities Management (FM) is, at its core, a frontline business. Unlike asset-heavy industries, value in FM is created daily, often invisibly by technicians, cleaners, help-desk agents, supervisors, and site FMs who operate closest to the customer. In such people-centric environments, service excellence and profitability are not driven by manuals or technology alone; they are driven
Why CEOs Must Leverage AI. It is a tool that is a true Leadership Multiplier to embrace, transforming insight and judgment. AI, the buzzword, has become an integral part of our lives, impacting everyday life. People often describe artificial intelligence as a tool for boosting productivity, speeding up information processing, or making routine tasks easier.
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As parents, it is important to pause and reflect on what our success truly means for our children. Wealth, recognition, and social standing may define our journeys, but they should never define theirs. The true yardstick of success for our children is not what they inherit, but who they become. No matter how accomplished a
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As CEOs, we do not have the luxury of viewing our businesses only through a distant macro lens. We sit at the intersection of strategy and execution, of people and performance, of risk and opportunity. When I reflect on 2025, it was not merely a difficult year—it was a revealing one. It exposed structural fragilities,
We all have an inner rhythm — a pulse that defines how we live, work, and renew ourselves, be it our lifestyle, our behaviors at work, or dealing with relationships, personal and professional, both. My philosophy has always been that of motion with meaning, what I call the relentless pursuit of doing something meaningful. I
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Vision impact beyond leadership Having been at the helm for 17 years as CEO, I continually self-reflect on my effectiveness and impact, as well as my connection with my team and the broader organization. It has taught me that leadership is less about tenure and more about relevance; Leadership is never about holding power; it’s
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There is a general perception that pursuing a career in the FM industry requires a technical qualification. This is not entirely correct, as people with generic skills can also enter the facilities management domain. Besides, there are roles where technical qualifications are preferred but not always mandatory, such as Facilities Operations or Soft Services that include
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In my recent efforts to bolster succession planning, a delicate play, I was acutely aware of my predicaments therein. For me, it was not a game of chess or cards, but rather a true litmus test of my leadership. Therefore, I was straightforward in strategizing my options. From engaging with my top leadership team to
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Leveraging Self-Reflection to Carve a Path of Recovery and Resilience As a young entrepreneur in 1998, facing my first business debacle, besieged by the ecosystem adversity and haziness, I often wondered why I had to go through such upheaval. In these moments, we tend to overlook our own failures; few people take the time to
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Harnessing Knowledge and Brand Loyalty Over the last forty years, during my hectic business and personal travels worldwide, I have gathered numerous observations on various facets of life. From travelling between countries and their cities, exploring their deep interiors, conducting business or visiting places, and meeting people from different walks of life, the exposure has
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We are indeed living in a world that is very different from what is morally and ethically professed. Hypocrisy, double standards, deception, and pseudonymity are no more distinct. Until recently, we often associated these issues with specific societies or cultures, but now we observe them rampant across all levels, with deep erosion from top to bottom,
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In a world increasingly driven by immediacy, marked by breaking news, social media storms, and geopolitical upheavals, public reactions and outcries are significantly influencing minds. The havoc wrought by these factors, whether due to political factors or a frenzy, is really unfortunate. Wars, market disruptions, and social media upheavals are tearing communities apart, often drowned out
We are a global facilities management (FM) industry player managing operations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South and Central Asia. Having a firm foothold with 75 million square meters serving over 150 global majors, we made our early inroads in India in 2012, though we remained a cautious player. We have now completed
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And why we need more compassionate leadership Why Empathy, Not Fear, Drives a Business When you imagine a corporate leader, what comes to mind? For far too long, we’ve been drawn to the archetype of a person who claws their way to the top, sacrificing everything and everyone in the process. This idea of a
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Empowering Our People to Rise Above Challenges The ever-changing landscape of the facilities management (FM) market throws its fair share of curveballs. We encounter setbacks, rejections, and moments where giving up might seem like the easiest option. Yet, within the simple phrase “Never say never” lies a powerful philosophy – a philosophy of resilience that
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From the very beginning, as the Founder and CEO, establishing EFS as the provider of preferred choice has always been at the top of my business agenda. This approach has underpinned our success, and today EFS operates in 27 countries, including Saudi Arabia, where we are seeing significant demand for our offering through our subsidiary,
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Facilities Management (FM) is a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry that demands agility, resilience, and a steady hand to navigate its constant highs and lows. Those who dedicate themselves to this industry quickly learn the value of resilience—adapting to change while maintaining a steady course toward long-term success. In its most basic form, growth is frequently confused
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Yesterday, we proudly launched the Emirati Talent Development Program under the umbrella of Tawasol, reinforcing our commitment to the progression and development of our Emirati workforce. This structured, purpose-driven program is designed to nurture Emirati talent through a 3-phase development journey, anchored in mentorship, blended learning, and bilingual course delivery. By integrating our Emirati colleagues
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At EFS Facilities Services Group, we believe that effective leadership goes beyond strategies; it’s about fostering a people-first culture. Read our Vice Chairman, Mr Tariq Chauhan‘s feature in Daily Pioneer on how we empower our teams and enhance productivity. #Leadership #PeopleFirst #EFSGroup #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement
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I am often asked what success means to me. Does it emanate from a title and its empowerment, or is it the wealth that one can amass? Is it material possessions, prestige, or fame? Some suggest that success can be measured through the eyes of those who love you or in your ability to meet
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Bridging Education and Expression: Shaping Tomorrow’s Thought Leaders Mr. Tariq Chauhan, UIBC-UC Board Member & Vice-Chairman of EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), shared his views as a part of a powerful panel at the inaugural India-UAE: Partners in Progress Conclave, hosted by the India Today Group in collaboration with the UAE – India Business Council
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As I prepared for my maiden trip to Iraq, I deliberately set aside any preconceived notions. I arrived in Baghdad with an open mind, determined not to be influenced by the usual narratives: “Why Iraq?“, “How come?“, “Be careful“, or “Is it safe to travel?“. I literally muted these concerns. Upon landing, the sights and
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Market pressures continue to push the facilities management (FM) industry to take action and innovate. In pursuit of cost efficiencies and response to industry transformation needs, agile and effective interventions are required. One critical area that both the workforce and the industry need to focus on is upskilling on-the-job. This remains a top priority for
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In the backdrop of the competitive landscape and client pressure to cut costs, this is the first and last resort to upend the bottom line. Identifying cost efficiencies in facilities management is on the mind of every FM operator. In the backdrop of a gruelling competitive landscape, coupled with clients’ demand to drop margins that
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Winning must not be the only criterion; sustainable service delivery ecosystem and prudence must not be compromised. I have been an active proponent of a tactical but value-based approach to bidding for business. However, I also believe that while capitulating to the holistic needs of relevant requests for proposals (RFPs) during any bidding engagements, bidders
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In the early stages of building the EFS organisation, I realised that ground-level engagement is critical for creating a robust workforce and a people-centric culture. This is particularly important in the facilities management industry, where two-thirds of the workforce is on the frontlines. We worked tirelessly to build an interactive and dynamic platform for ground-up
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When someone asks me about my title, I prefer to call myself the Chief People Officer. While the CEO is responsible for overall strategy, decision-making, and business performance, the idea that the CEO is also the Chief People Officer stems from my leadership philosophy, where I emphasise the importance of people in driving an
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In October 2022, an EFS employee, previously serving as a Soft Services Team Leader, had to step away from her role due to family obligations. After two years, in October 2024, she returned to the UAE, hopeful for a new beginning. With great humility, she reached out to EFS Group’s Vice Chairman, Mr. Tariq Chauhan,
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It is well-known that routine work engagements and formal office environments often provide open communication channels for employees to relax. However, it took me some time to grasp what holistic team engagement truly means outside the four walls of an office. While regular office dynamics involve numerous meetings, workshops, and routine interactions, they often fail
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Pre-leasing reviews by Facilities Management help reduce future operating costs and meet end-user needs. The role of Facilities Management (FM) has long been seen through a narrow lens, often viewed primarily as a maintenance function focused on the upkeep of buildings and facilities. I have always advocated the multi-dimensional scope of FM. For instance, in
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I must confess that I knew very little about wellness until I was engaged in a dinner conversation with my daughters about my health. After intensely scrutinising my medical tests, they convinced me to speak with Tulah, a clinical wellness concept in Kerala. When I initially met the Tulah team, there was a real focus
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FMs to transcend beyond client satisfaction and contract management. I have always emphasized the dominant role of FMs in the facilities management industry, as they are at the epicenter of any FM engagement. I believe they are the key differentiators for the unique selling proposition of any facility management company or, for that matter, for
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Muhammad Noor, Group Director – Business Development, EFS Facilities Services Group shares how strategies are essential for facilities and infrastructure management with the construction boom in the region The unprecedented construction in the GCC, particularly in Saudi Arabia, in both the private and public sectors, has placed Facilities and Infrastructure Management companies at a crossroads where
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In our pursuit of life, encompassing lifestyle, family, and career, we tend to overlook certain vital essentials, such as health and well-being. These elements are must-dos or, I would say, integral to these pursuits, complementing your desired life goals. Therefore, it should be known that ignoring health and personal well-being is bound to contravene your larger
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As part of our continued endeavor to create employment opportunities for skilled workers and bridge the skill gap, we are delighted to announce that EFS Facilities Services Group has partnered with the Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society (Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society (JSDMS)). At the Jharkhand Skill Conclave 2024, EFS signed an MoU in support
We are thrilled to announce that our Group CEO, Mr. Tariq Chauhan has been named #1 in the FM Power 30 list by Construction Business News Middle East! This honor celebrates visionary leaders transforming facilities management through impact, innovation and sustainability. We are truly fortunate to have such a dynamic leader guiding us to new
Congratulations to our Group CEO, Mr. Tariq Chauhan, for receiving the prestigious Sustainability Leaders Award at the second edition of the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit in Abu Dhabi. His visionary leadership continues to set new benchmarks, making sustainability a standard for all of us. We are deeply grateful for his unwavering commitment for
Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO and Co-Founder of EFS Facilities Services Group, sheds light on the factors behind the company’s stellar financial performance and the strategy that will drive continued growth. Over the years, EFS Facilities Services Group has evolved into an international leader in integrated facilities management solutions, with 40 operating companies serving clients in
At EFS, we believe that progression and development is essential to our People-First approach. Our employees are the heart of our success, and the Finding GEMS program is designed to identify and nurture talent from within, creating clear pathways for growth and career progression. As part of our Group CEO Mr. Tariq Chauhan‘s 2030 vision
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Her Excellency Shaikha Dr. Hind Abdulaziz Humaid Al Qasimi recently visited the EFS Group Head Office in Dubai following the celebrations of Emirati Women’s Day and the official launch of Roots Montessori, a community initiative designed to support working parents at EFS and in the surrounding area. During the event, Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of
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I firmly believe that contract transition is a vital aspect of any contract. Both the client and the outgoing service provider must exercise due caution when the contract expires or transitions to another party. However, in reality, I continue to observe parties being complacent, with dereliction on critical deliverables during the contract transition phase. This
Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group, explores the social dimensions of ESG and underscores the need for a holistic and heart-felt approach to overcoming the challenges and making an impact. For a significant period, I have advocated the necessity for corporations to deeply reflect on their social alignments before embarking on any environmental,
Check out the third edition of EFS Ignite Insights, which delves into “Financial Management in Facilities Management (FM).” This edition goes beyond balance sheets, focusing on the specific financial needs of the industry. Take a look at how adopting a proactive governance approach, such as optimizing resource allocation and prioritizing core cost elements like subcontractors
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Today marked a significant milestone as Group Chairman of GEMS Global and Founder of Varkey Foundation and GEMS Education, Mr. Sunny Varkey, and EFS Facilities Services Group CEO, Mr. Tariq Chauhan, along with our management teams, addressed the MSOs and Principals across the UAE in a Townhall meeting. This forum provided a unique opportunity to
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It’s time for Facilities Management professionals to embrace effective data management. Data plays a critical role in the Facilities Management (FM) industry. From decision-making to operational management to aligning performance and customer satisfaction, data management can bolster FM goals that can help improve service delivery, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve overall enterprise performance. Across the
Tariq Chauhan has been leading the EFS Group since 2009. The group provides facilities management services across the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, and South Asia. In Q1 2024, EFS secured over $100 million worth of facilities management contract wins, adding to the $400 million contract wins secured in 2023. Chauhan holds roles on the boards
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Ignite Insights 2024 – 7 principles of Quality Management For Organisational Success
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The FM market is undoubtedly on its historic ride, with significant activity on new tenders and an impressive pipeline with a barrage of new proposal requests. The industry is also witnessing transformative trends in technology, performance management, contract governance, and sustainability, adding to clients’ wish lists in the FM scope. However, the glaring issue is
Today we are closing the chapter of our Talent Incubator series. An insightful episode featuring our young leaders Syed Samar, Engineer (Data Integrity – FMPro) and Nadeen Mostafa (Engineer Facilities – Service Assurance), supported by their charismatic mentors, Taher Jhanjharya, Chief Financial Officer and Saima Ahmed, Group Director, Human Resources. This episode also admirably highlights
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Dubai’s recently completed Expo 2020 offered over 24 million visitors an opportunity to experience an array of entertainment, architecture, and innovation. But just as impressive as the show was the community of people working behind the scenes to keep the venues clean and safe for guests—an army of janitors, attendants, security guards, and beyond. One
Today we are Introducing our third young leader Dania Awad, in our latest series, EFS Young Leaders Program – Talent Incubator. As a Group that promotes inclusion and diversity, we are thrilled to share a bit of Dania’s journey as a brilliant young graduate, an engineer and a woman within the program and the company.
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“EFS Young Leaders Program – Talent Incubator” is back with its second episode. Today, we resume following the Young Leader Program (YLP) team’s process and their journey in assisting departments in designing and implementing innovative technological solutions and smart platforms to enhance work management productivity. YLP was designed as a program for young graduates/millennials searching
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Our new campaign “EFS Young Leaders Program – Talent Incubator” will follow the Young Leaders Program (YLP) team’s process and their journey in assisting departments in designing and implementing innovative technological solutions and smart platforms to enhance work management productivity. YLP was specifically designed as a program for young graduates/millennials searching for their first step
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EFS Formula Series concludes its visit to the global operations by giving us a tour of the dynamic EFS Egypt office; the final OPCO selected for the campaign. Mahmoud Sabry, EFS Egypt Senior Operations Manager, will take us through the organisation and discuss its sectors & verticals, systems, frameworks, and its most important asset. EFS
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EFS Formula Series continues with a brand-new episode unveiling a new country part of our global operations. For this new episode, we take you through the EFS Formula Series – Jordan OPCO celebrating with them Jordan’s Independence Day. Ahmad Hammad, EFS Jordan manager, talks about the eight-year-old EFS operation in Jordan, the service lines, performance,
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We continue with a brand-new episode of the EFS Formula Series Taking us all the way to Bangladesh. EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS) is a Group of companies that extends to 21 countries and deals with more than 500 clients worldwide. The Group is a figurehead in the FM industry with a well-qualified workforce of
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We are thrilled to introduce The EFS Formula Series, in which we will be visiting four OPCOs (Operating Companies). The series will take us through several EFS Group OPCOs around the world. EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS) is a Group of companies that extends to 21 countries and deals with more than 500 clients worldwide.
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EFS Facilities Services Group crosses AED 1.2bn in new projects therefore strengthening its leadership position within the industry and reinforcing the Group’s ethical business practices. Integrated facilities management provider EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS) has started 2022 on a high note by announcing its financial results for the first financial quarter of 2022. The people first organization
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Today, we are concluding the series with the galvanizing journey of Rand Sawadha – Facility Manager in the EFS Jordan branch. From one end to the other, Rand welcomes us into the intricacies of her professional journey with honesty, lucidity, and appreciation for her helpers. For Rand Sawadha, the decision to become Facilities Manager in
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We continue the series #BreakTheBias series featuring yet another amazing woman of EFS – Fatema Shima, our brilliant Sr. Project Administrator (EFS Bangladesh). Each word and comment from Fatema is delivered with confidence, pragmatism, logic, and impact. The power conveyed through her statement extends to all ears so easily because it is the fruit of
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In the latest episode of inspiring stories, we sat with Theophilus Obie, who shared his family’s emotional story and how EFS Group as a whole came together to support him and his loved ones. One year ago, The Obie’s received a gift – their wonderful newborn baby girl as they had been in expectation for
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Today, the series continues with Raouia Echairi, our inspiring Manager Operations (EFS MOROCCO). For the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD2022), EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), alongside the international community, is celebrating Women and has joined the #BreakTheBias movement. #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias movement encourages us to imagine a gender-equal world, a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, a world
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For the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD2022), EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), alongside the international community, is celebrating Women and has joined the #BreakTheBias movement. #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias movement encourages us to imagine a gender-equal world, a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive; a world where difference is valued and
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We are still on our celebration of employee progression and development with the #IDW (International Development Week). The international framework pursues principles that promote a better world for all by eliminating poverty discrimination advocating for justice as found in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. At EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), we emulate these standards and rejuvenate our
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International Development #IDW is a framework that pursues principles that promote a better world for all by eliminating poverty discrimination advocating for justice as found in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. At EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), we emulate these standards and rejuvenate our L&D environment to provide customized training capable of reskilling and upskilling #EFSPeople. We
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International Development is a framework that pursues principles that promote a better world for all by eliminating poverty discrimination advocating for justice as found in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. At EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), we emulate these standards and rejuvenate our L&D environment to provide customized training capable of reskilling and upskilling #EFSPeople. We
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A Matt Osborne Podcast interview with EFS Facilities Services Group CEO, Tariq Chauhan – A World Leader in Facilities Management. EFS Facilities Services Group CEO Tariq Chauhan had the pleasure to join Matt Osborne’s podcast “The Building Manager” and discussed everything from the Global FM industry to how the market is evolving despite all
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The latest issue of 999 Magazine produced by The Ministry of Interior is out and featured EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS) CEO Tariq Chauhan in an enlightening contribution to the magazine, outlining 2022 priorities and growth drivers. In the article titled WHAT’S ON THE BUSINESS HORIZON? The Group CEO Tariq Chauhan shared his standpoint on
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Today we release a brand-new episode of the inspiring stories of the EFS Security division, SecurePlus, where we meet those working behind the scenes to keep our communities and businesses safe. In our 4rth episode, we meet Atungsiri Ngafor Therence! Therence joined SecurePlus in 2016 in his first job abroad, working as a Security Guard
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Our new campaign celebrates the ambition, progression and evolution of those who never stopped working toward their goals. We partnered up with our security division, Secure Plus, to meet some of the unsung heroes that work tirelessly to keep our communities and businesses safe. In our first episode, we sat down with Isaac and talked
We are honoured to announce that EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS) has been recognized by Expo 2020 Dubai for our contribution and drive for continual improvement in worker welfare. Tariq Chauhan, CEO of EFS Group commented: “It is a great honour for us at EFS to receive the certificate of achievement from Expo 2020 Dubai for Worker
Communication skills, intercultural exchange and cultural diversity – we are just a few days before the start of the Greatest Show On Earth! We continue our campaign Behind The Scenes: Training for The Greatest Show On Earth to discover the talent trained by EFS Facilities Services for the incredible work opportunity to represent the UAE
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We continue our campaign Behind the Scenes: Training for the Greatest Show on Earth, where we discover the diversity of talent trained by EFS Facilities Services Group for the incredible work opportunity to represent the UAE on the world’s stage. Today we meet David Alvarez, a passionate communicator and Cincinnati University graduate who embarked on
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We continue our campaign Behind The Scenes: Today we meet Imad Ellah Hamza, an experienced tour guide and customer service professional who embarked on the journey to the most incredible show on earth as Explainer – Pavilion Visitor Services. Imad’s excitement to discover the world’s cultures and engage with people from different backgrounds lead him
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Today we meet Neha Bhatia, a fresh graduate who embarked on the journey to the most incredible show on earth as Explainer – Pavilion Visitor Services Neha’s communication skills and career goals to become a marketing professional aligned with the mission provided by EFS Group to become an ambassador of multiculturalism during one of the
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We continue our campaign Behind The Scenes: Training for The Greatest Show On Earth, where we go behind the curtain of how EFS Group trains talent for the incredible work opportunity to represent UAE’s diversity on the world’s stage. Today we meet Loise Mbovu Mutua, a dynamic, skilled customer representative who embarked on the journey
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EFS Facilities Services Group launches today a special campaign: Behind The Scenes: Training for The Greatest Show On Earth! In a series of videos, we will go behind the curtain of how EFS trains recruited talent for the incredible work opportunity to represent UAE’s diversity on the world’s stage. In this interview series, we will
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How is the EFS English Language Program changing the confidence levels of our colleagues? In this episode, we meet Junaid Ullah, who shares his story of how the English Language Program changed his ability to communicate with clients and his colleagues, improving his work performance. Junaid joined EFS Facilities Services Group in 2016, and as
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How is the EFS English Language Program changing the experiences of our colleagues? In this episode, we meet Priyangani Mojitha, who shares how the English Language Program changed her ability to interact. Priyangani joined EFS Facilities Services four years ago, and as a Housekeeping Team Leader, she is always in close communication with her colleagues
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The confidence and happiness coming from the ability to express your thoughts and feelings in a foreign language is a significant development step for many blue-collar workers. At EFS, we strive to empower our colleagues by equipping them with language skills to provide them with a more fulfilled life. In this episode, we meet Dhan
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How is the EFS English Language Programme changing the experiences of our colleagues? In this episode, we meet Ghulam Qadir, Supervisor HVAC, who talks about his learning journey and how gaining English communication abilities has transformed his life. Ghulam joined EFS Facilities Services five years ago, and his struggle with interacting in English was always
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The annual list released by Construction Business News Middle East ranked EFS Group CEO amongst the Top 60 most prominent Contractors, Real estate Developers, Consultants, Architects, Facilities Management, Asset Management Companies in the region. A veteran professional entrepreneur and a Harvard alumnus, with over 30 years’ experience in leading profitable business ventures including an impressive
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At EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), the development and empowerment of our people through learning has always been imperative to our People First Philosophy. We are proud to present EFS Bridging the Gap – A campaign that will unveil our learning initiatives beginning with the English Language Program. EFS teamed up with Mirai Partners to
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A dream job impacts lives and creates new paths of transformation, and EFS finds inspiration in every story of every colleague. We continue our EFS 360 Transforming Lives series with an episode featuring Shivam Jain. Today Shivam is the Group Commercial Manager working closely with the C-Suite of EFS to deliver the company’s vision. Shivam’s
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One yes, one career opportunity can impact the course of hundreds of lives by developing the leaders of tomorrow. We continue the EFS 360 Transforming Lives series honouring the growth, resilience, and transformation of inspiring EFSians with a new episode featuring Abdullah Rafiq. Today Abdullah is Manager Soft Services supervising one of the biggest sites
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A dream job impacts lives and creates new paths of transformation! We continue the #EFS360 Transforming Lives series celebrating the growth, resilience, and transformation of inspiring EFSians with a new episode featuring Rabia Shams. Today Rabia is an Assistant Manager in Finance and Compliance. But her journey started long before Rabia could understand the concept
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A job is more than just a job – is an opportunity to transform your life! We continue the #EFS360 Transforming Lives series celebrating the growth, resilience, and transformation of inspiring EFSians. Our aim is to showcase real-life stories of evolution, transformation, and learning through workplace talent recognition and exposure to opportunities. Ahmad Elsrouji is
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A job is more than just a job – it is an opportunity to transform your life! We are kicking off today the #EFS360 Transforming Lives series celebrating the growth, resilience, and transformation of inspiring EFSians. We aim to showcase real-life stories of evolution, transformation, and learning through workplace talent recognition and exposure to opportunities.
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The #WomenOfEFS series continues with inspiring stories of strength, ambition, and growth through opportunity and workplace focus on people’s abilities. We would like to introduce the inspiring Woman of EFS — Eunice Cabiso. Being a single mom at age 24, Eunice’s story has been a journey of self-sacrifice, strength, and discovery. Forced by circumstances,
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The #WomenOfEFS series continues with inspiring stories of strength, ambition, and growth through opportunity and workplace focus on people’s abilities. We would like to introduce the inspiring Woman of EFS — Priyanka Rosani. A hard-working woman, mother, sister, and daughter, Priyanka came to Dubai in 2015 from Sri Lanka with no experience or previous footprint
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The #WomenOfEFS series continues with inspiring stories of independence, strength, ambition, and growth through opportunity and workplace focus on people’s abilities. We would like to introduce the inspiring Woman of EFS — Vipitha Pettikattil. A woman that values independence and fought to create a path for herself and her daughter – Vipitha Pettikattil – arrived
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The #WomenOfEFS series continues with inspiring stories of strength, ambition, and growth through opportunity and workplace focus on people’s abilities. We would like to introduce the inspiring Woman of EFS — Mutesi Annet. A woman, a mother, a sister, and a daughter – Mutesi Annet – arrived in the UAE from Uganda with little to
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Today we are kicking off the “Women of EFS Series”, celebrating the empowerment and evolution of women in our workplace. Our aim is to showcase real-life stories of evolution, empowerment, and learning through opportunity and recognition of true potential. We would like to introduce our first Woman of EFS — Arati Rai. Arati’s growth journey
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Forbes Middle East recognises Tariq Chauhan for business leadership and performance in the Top CEOs in the Middle East ranking. Chauhan has headed EFS since 2009. Today it has operations across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Turkey, employing approximately 18,000 people with a contract backlog worth $1.3 billion. According to Forbes Middle East,
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Mr. Tariq Chauhan Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group received the award for Organization of the Year for Best Happiness Initiative -Private Sector for 2020 during the GCC Government Summit for Human Resources held in Dubai. The award aims to highlight and honor the pioneering achievements of public and private sector organizations and individuals
While thousands of the UAE’s blue-collar workers have received directives and measures from the government and their employers on how to protect themselves from covid-19, it is the supervisors and camp bosses at labour accommodations who take the lead in ensuring worker compliance to those directives. Like the head member of a family, these managers
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Doors, knobs, railings and all the things and areas that are used by the public as well as patients are cleaned and sanitized in every few minutes. At a time when people are busy trying to protect themselves from coronavirus, Dill Bahadur, a 29-year-old house-keeping attendant at a hospital in Dubai, is putting in 12 hours
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The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi offers round-the-clock assistance for expats in distress, a top envoy said. Addressing blue-collar workers, students, businessmen and community leaders, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Pavan Kapoor, said: “You represent different strata of society here but all are equal for us. The embassy is an open place for all of
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Samar Salih, Manager Command & Support Centre at EFS Facilities Services Group, tells us how EFS is innovating in technology and its sustainable practices. EFS has over the past two decades, continuously invested in innovative, cutting-edge technological initiatives culminating in the emergence of our self-developed Smart Facilities Management Automation solution FMPro. This solution is
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Moath Qatanani, our dynamic Facilities Engineer from EFS Jordan believes in making melody. Read his story. Moath works for EFS’ renowned Mixed-Use Development project in Jordan. He joined the EFS family in 2018 as a BMS operator and today he manages the errands of an esteemed project as a competent Facilities Engineer. He comes from
Hear from Solomon Nwankwo, our vigilant Security Guard who follows certain principles of interacting with his people and life in general. Introduce yourself to us and your journey at EFS? I come all the way from Nigeria and a wholesome Nwankwo Family of nine members. I am a dedicated Security Guard at the EFS
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Photography is not everybody’s cup of tea but Jetcell Estrada is our diligent MEP Supervisor who began his journey at EFS Group with the knack for frames. Jetcel came all the way from the Philippines with dreams and ambitions to support his family back there. It has been ten years with EFS progressing from
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Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services, has made one of the biggest jumps on our annual Power Hour List. Previously ranked 40th, Tariq has now secured the number 17th spot our list of the Middle East’s Top 60 most prominent contractors, real estate developers, consultants, and facilities management companies. In the last
EFS launches the IOE program on World FM Day This World FM Day, EFS Group CEO Mr. Tariq Chauhan launched the Innovate, Optimize and Excel (IOE) Program for its employees in the wake of moving away from a traditional Facilities Management Industry to a transformative Facilities Management Industry. When the FM industry is in a
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EFS Facilities Services has marked yet another milestone with the launch of its corporate social responsibility campaign, EHSAAS on May Day this year. EFS is a people first organization and strongly strives for the well-being of its large multi-cultural workforce. May Day is celebrated as a part of world solidarity towards the blue-collar workforce and
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Hear it from Lourdes Bolante, her project plan is all set to strike a balance between home and work. If you want to be happy in your work, you need to find work that makes you happy 100% of your time. By cultivating your inner strength, enhancing your skills & knowledge and then organizing
As HR MADAD, an online portal for all EFS employees that acts as a support system to cater to suggestions, enquiries and grievances has been launched in EFS Qatar. This platform aims to empower our employees to be technologically driven, self-sufficient, engaged and able to reach out directly to the HR and management as it
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The sole purpose at EFS this International Women’s Day was to focus on encouraging all women to communicate, express their opinions and not hold themselves from being key influencers which is essential for 360-degree empowerment. The #SheSaid campaign received participation from EFS’ operating companies across the globe Oman, Bahrain, India and UAE Activities that motivate women
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Our efficient Operations Manager, Ramanjulu Varadaiah’s hard work has been rewarded by the Client and has engaged himself with charitable causes to uplift the society Ramanjulu Varadaiah started his association with EFS then called Dalkia India Private Limited in 15th October 2008 as Team Lead at IBM Site at Hyderabad. At present, he is
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Mohamed Ebrahim A. Mohsen is our Project Administrator with rock-solid goals and is a true inspiration to his fellow colleagues. Mohamed became a part of EFS Bahrain in March 2016. He is posted at EFS’ prominent Banking Client as a Project Administrator. Originally from the Island of Bahrain, he has earned a Master’s degree holder
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At EFS, we believe in applauding the deserving, the hardworking, the performers and the leaders, the motivated and the self-actualized! Indeed at EFS, Employee of the Month is not just an activity, it is a culture! Here are the EOTMs across EFS’ Global footprint:
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Poorni Kawshalya Gunasekara is our dedicated and strong-willed supervisor, see how she reached cover pages With EFS’ major recognition at the Taqdeer Awards 2018, Poorni Kawshalya Gunasekara never knew what was awaiting her. When it comes to her work, she has been an inspiration to her juniors and a leading and applaudable example by
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When Manzoor Ahmad our PRO stepped into EFS he knew that this was the ideal beginning of something great Talk about taking it like a pro. Meet Manzoor. He walked into EFS in 2012 as a housekeeping staff and worked with dedication and drive for 16 months. While reviewing his work, the site manager
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From painting to managing admin tasks, Udi Endurance is a strong-willed individual who showed great strength even in the toughest of times. Talk about staying true to your name. Udi Endurance, a new member of our team is the epitome of endurance – and yes that is his real name! He has lived up to
Racquel Casinsinan is our Senior Executive of Operations at EFS Dubai who completes every task with perfection, takes on any role with ease and makes every interaction an experience. Born in Manila, Philippines, Racquel was the 4th born, out of seven children. Her dad worked as a supervisor in a shoe factory and mom
Anish Joseph is our Soft Services & HSE Manager for EFS Bahrain who has played an important role in the strengthening of EFS’ presence in Bahrain. Here is Anish, an EFSian who has built his long-yearned success from unwavering commitment and determination. Anish proudly represents the core values of EFS in both his demeanour
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The rapid march of technology has influenced the evolution of industries historically. The growing infusion of cutting-edge tools, combined with rising demand for smart platforms, has created a considerable demand for an Integrated Work Management Systems (IWMS), an evolution of Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) platforms. In very simple terms, CAFM software provides facilities managers
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The two 52-storey 100,000 sqm office buildings known as Harbour Towers – East and West, plus the 25,000 sqm commercial center known as Harbour Gate form an iconic gateway to the Bahrain Financial Harbour master plan. As the tallest structure in Bahrain, Harbour Towers are affected by high north-westerly winds coming straight off the Arabian
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“Enhancing facilities management for cost reduction, compliance, and sustainability in Dubai and beyond.” HOW DO YOU APPROACH THE DUBAI MARKET IN TERMS OF DIFFERENTIATING YOURSELVES AND THE SERVICES YOU PROVIDE? NAVIN M. VALRANI: Originally, we were joint venture partners with the founders of Clima Uno Air Conditioning Industries, and we fully acquired the business
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We are poised at the end of the first quarter of a very challenging year with a sluggish economy and subdued business sentiment. The remaining three quarters of 2017 will require us to tighten our belts and put in a comprehensive and robust plan to analyze our key results and identify critical focus areas. The
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The Facilities Management industry has to comply and balance the needs of innumerate rules and standards. This is largely due to the global application of FM in the context of cross border contracts (different countries with different rules). Winning a cross border FM contract today for one organization and delivering FM services across numerous countries
The new Facilities Management ISO 41001 – Will the FM Industry change as a result? Read More »
Nagesh Kondur is our passionate Office Boy who doesn’t have no for an answer. We live in such fast times now. Everything is flying by and even though we may not like to admit it, this can make us all more selective with our time. It might mean us saying no a bit more
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Sailing the ship of life is not as easy as it seems! Meet Jacinta Aranjo, our Assistant Facilities Manager based in the Dubai OPCO who took the leap and has been recognized for her contribution to EFS Group. Jacinta belongs to a family of 4 – her husband, Menino, and my two kids: daughter, Rachel
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Dipak Subedi is an Office Boy with an infectious approach to work Dipak became a member of the EFS community in 2016 as a housekeeping staff. Coming from Pokhara in Nepal, he always had a strong desire to pursue his dreams of forming a solid career abroad. His father is a farmer who faced
Who Says Documents and Paperwork Can’t Be Dynamic? Read More »
Chaminda Jayantha is a Senior Executive for Human Resources who made the impressive leap from the cleaning staff to a diversified HR role. In 2010, Jayantha’s undeniable energy and enthusiasm led him from his hometown of Kandy in Sri Lanka, where his wife and daughter reside to Dubai where he joined EFS working as
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Talk about taking a look back! Ganesh Jeetram is our Administration Manager who tells us all about the formative years as the first ever employee of EFS India Ganesh is EFS India’s first and oldest employee hailing from Almora, a famous hill station in the mountain state of Uttarakhand in India. Like many people,
Nawal Majeed is our Front of House Leader for Concierge and Guest Services and her flawless performance speaks volumes. It was 2008. A decade ago. Nawal Majeed was laying down what would be the building blocks of her now amazing career at EFS. Nawal started out with EFS Bahrain working at the help-desk. She
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Project Administrator Jorie Turqueza is a strong reflection of commitment and passion Do you know what it feels like to have a real passion for something? That feeling that is more than just ambition, it is a rush related to what you do. Jorie knows exactly what it means to be a truly passionate
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The U.A.E. continues to pioneer and champion the creation of a sustainable environment that will positively serve future generations for decades to come. Abu Dhabi and Dubai, inspired by the commitment and passion of country’s visionary leaders, have made rapid strides in introducing a regulatory framework that encourages a sustainable, eco-friendly urban infrastructure through greater
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