Employee training and professional development is an important aspect for any organization. Recently, the industry magazine Building Operating Management explained why adequately training and retaining building operators is a best practice for green buildings “A good first step is making sure operations staff has adequate training. The best performing buildings have this in common: The operations staff is open to making changes but also committed to proof of concept or technology, and has a long history with the building. Investment in and retention of key staff are aspects of sustainability and green building that are not emphasized enough.” The entire article “Green Building Report” can be found by clicking here and going to theFacilities Net website.