DR ABHIJIT SARKAR

Some of the best practices at Sharekhan include ensuring the AC is maintained as per ambient temperature, changing CFL with LEDs thereby saving on energy cost, monitoring electrical phases to ensure proper power factor is maintained, and celebrating earth hour on the first and third Saturday of every month from 8.30pm to 9.30pm to go green and save energy. Sarkar Also advices that regular maintenance and audits of electrical equipment, including periodic checks of the lugs and glands, help avoid unwanted heating that can result in serious incidents.

As the role of a facility manager evolves, getting desired manpower is a major constrain due to the lack of awareness. Especially since, at the early design stage, managers could potentially reduce the efforts for maintenance during the operational phase of facilities as well as play a key role in space planning and energy analysis. 

Increased work load affecting work-life balance is another concern, feels Sarkar. He says, “It is common to find a facility that wants to make the best out of the few resources present. A manager faces pressure from everyone in the facility to perform at high FM services level, with the few resources available.”

Total workfloor/facility area managed: 5 lakh sqft, including the corporate office and branches
Employees managed: 2,400 (corporate office); 5,000 (branches)