A strong FM hire business case shows the problem, the risk of doing nothing, the value the role creates, the full cost and the alternatives considered. Lead with the consequences for the organisation, be honest about uncertainty, and ask for a clear decision by a clear date.
Making the Business Case for an FM Hire is a practical guide for FM, estates and workplace leaders who need approval for a new or replacement role. It shows how to turn a feeling of being stretched into a clear, costed decision for a finance director or board.
The guide covers defining the problem, gathering evidence, describing the risk of inaction, showing value, costing the role in full, testing alternatives, defining the role, planning the timeline and presenting the case for a decision.
What the guide covers
- Starting with the problem rather than the job title
- Using evidence your team already holds
- Explaining the risk of doing nothing
- Costing a hire in full
- Comparing alternatives such as interim and contractor support
- Presenting the case and asking for a decision
Related guides
Free Maxwell Stephens guides on the same subject:
- How to Hire a Facilities Manager
- The Hidden Cost of Poor Facilities Management Hiring
- The Interim FM and Estates Guide
Who this resource is for
FM, estates and workplace leaders, and the HR and finance directors who review their hiring requests.
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