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The employment figures for January were better than expected, with the addition of 130,000 jobs. Healthcare was the sector of note, adding 86,000 jobs, nearly two-thirds of the total, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Following ambulatory care, hospitals added 18,300 jobs, and nursing and residential care facilities saw 13,300 new positions.

FMs will need to manage operating costs, budget constraints, workplace safety, operational reliability and resilience, as medical jobs increase headcount. Stabilizing the job market and recording a slightly lower unemployment rate inspires healthcare institutions to fill positions. There are indications that the built environment has openings from technical/mechanical to executive positions in facility management. The FMLink Career Center is showing over 1,600 opportunities. Visit the FMLink Job Board at the link below.
https://jobs.fmlink.com/

If you’re a regular reader of Sara Marberry’s blog, you’ll know that she loves looking at the past to inform the future. She believes a thorough thoughtful review of iconic hospital projects of the past gives us a lot to think about as we consider the evolution of healthcare design over the decades.

In this article, Sara writes about “10 Projects that Changed Healthcare Design,” as selected by members the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA). Jennifer Aliber and Bryan Langlands sent a survey asking the ACHA members to list three healthcare projects that significantly influenced them and why. Then, they selected 10 projects that received multiple mentions and then reviewed the available literature and data, looked at architectural photography, and interviewed the project architects and consultants.

The resulting list includes the influential projects as well as many of the projects that were influenced by them. Check out this list of projects at the link below.
https://www.fmlink.com/marberry-10-projects-that-changed-healthcare-design/


Photo: Palomar Medical Center, designed by CO Architects. Image courtesy of Sara Marberry

Facility managers seeking a more immersive, hands-on learning experience that supports their leadership growth look forward to IFMA’s Facility Fusion. Set for April 7-9, 2026 in San Francisco, Facility Fusion is designed for facility professionals who want more than surface-level learning and quick introductions.

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) known for larger conferences like World Workplace, intentionally built Facility Fusion on a smaller scale. As a more intimate, interactive event, Facility Fusion fosters deeper connections and targeted learning. The high-impact experience gives attendees more access to peers, speakers, and solution providers.
Read all about what the show has to offer facility managers at the below.
https://www.fmlink.com/april-7-9-ifmas-facility-fusion-2026-delivers-a-high-impact-immersive-experience/