Every organization’s ultimate focus is on achieving success in its business operations. However, in the long run, and under adverse scenarios, only a few emerge successful in the modern dynamic times. Why? A question props up in our mind –What are the most distinguishing factors of a successful business entity from an unsuccessful one?
It is everything from strategic decision making, customer relationship management, smart fund utilization and astute financial planning, and excellent marketing strategies to the exceptional workforce, and zealous workplace management by providing Ardent Facilities.
One could bet that even though workforce, workplace and facility management are very crucial aspects, they mostly get overlooked due to the fact that they usually get snowed under other business priorities. Adeptly grasping this fact, an exemplary leader and the Director, Brijesh Rajput of Ardent Facilities Pvt Ltd, delivers valuable workforce, workplace and facility management services that take care of all the basic functions of any business, thereby allowing the management to focus on their core business domains.
Ardent Facilities offers services in housekeeping, gardening, labour supply, property management, payroll outsourcing services, security services and verification services respectively.
In the interview the Insights Success team had with him, Brijesh shared the details of his business journey, his ideas, challenges faced and how he has guided the company with a vision for the future.
Please tell us about the saga of Ardent Facilities Pvt Ltd since its inception.
Ardent Facility Services Pvt Ltd. was established in 2000 with the aim of providing trusted, quality, and reliable services to its clients. The main idea is to offer customer-oriented employment solutions and help in meeting the specific needs of thousands of businesses.
We provide services such as security guards, housekeeping staff and every other type of manpower. Our organization is currently providing services to various banks, industries, hospitals, corporate and institutions. The services are professionally and technically managed.
The professionals employed by us have an eye for details and evaluate and provide the best possible services. The consultants are mindful of a client’s needs, budget, and expectations.
Our services will help you sit back and relax. With an impressive clientele in various sectors such as hotels, and businesses, Ardent Facility Services, manages small to major recruitment and ensures that the clients do not miss out on the benefits offered.Â
What was your inspiration behind venturing into the business arena?
During the yearly period of my career, I noticed that many companies faced numerous challenges in managing the basic floor activities which kept most of the key management members occupied.
The managers had to plan, assign, check and ensure that all the basic activities of the office are carried out properly. The further tasks included in recruiting the new members, training them and supervising their daily work.
The basic functions in any business enterprise identified were housekeeping, security, gardening, pest control, catering and pantry management, staffing services and property management.
What were the initial challenges that you had to surmount to ensure Ardent’s success rate reached greater heights?
As we started getting orders, the basic tasks were to manage the team properly for timely execution. The clients were demanding, and we got many repeat orders too. It was important to check and supervise the work of all the teams working in various locations that too in multiple shifts.
Customer coordination on every requirement was very crucial. The customers were required to be attended to promptly and given regular updates on the work status. Our team rushed from pole to pole striving to meet the client’s requirements that too within the committed timelines.
What professional values and qualities do you think your clients’ value in you and Ardent Facilities the most?
Once we receive the requirement, our team springs into immediate action to create a job sheet which includes all the job details with the timelines mentioned in it. The team is allotted, and the work is carried out as scheduled.
Dedicated customer service has always been an important aspect of our work. Regular communication and updating the customers with the work status is the base of our process.
Strict adherence to quality in all our services. Be it housekeeping, security, gardening or even the staffing solutions, our teams work with proper checklists. The work is clean, complete and always on time and on many occasions, before time also.
Another aspect that has been appreciated by the customers is our value-for-money services. The price structure in which we operate is very feasible and rightly justifies the services rendered.Â
What are the USPs that highlight Ardent’s uniqueness in the industry you are catering to?
Well, I think there are quite a few features of our company which are unique and set us apart in the industry.
- Highly qualified and well-trained staff in all the departments. We have a good combination of fresh young talent with experienced and multi-skilled team members
- The next unique feature is our high-quality services provided at affordable prices.
- We believe in and follow transparent work processes. Everything is clearly outlined and communicated to the clients, team members and associates. Transparency helps to build involvement and long-lasting professional bond.
- As a company we prefer to give our best in every service we offer. To have good quality and speed, we use highly advanced machines and equipment.
- 24X7 Availability is our old speciality right from our beginning. All services are offered round-the-clock to provide decent hygienic and safe working standards in their offices and work areas.
- As it is often said ‘Customer is the king’, we believe it and adhere to it through our work culture. Customer-friendly service is the heart of our entire business.
As an experienced professional, what would you like to advise the budding aspirants willing to enter the business world?
As a businessman, I have struggled my way till here through hard work and commitment. My advice to all the professionals is to focus on working honestly. As you work, you will learn through the work itself through practical and real-time circumstances.
Your focus to improve your service and quality will slowly elevate you through conscious changes you make through regular work. Always believe in your team members for they feel connected and deliver their best.
In order to stand out from the crowd, we must think differently and offer out-of-the-box solutions. Our company has been built on the foundation of honesty, transparency and honesty. These are the three major pillars that form the backbone of our organization.
At Ardent we believe in dedicated customer service is the key to success. Give the best of your services with excellent quality and prompt service.
How do you envision Ardent Facilities’ operations with the emerging technologies and automated tools that are revolutionizing the business world by enabling innovations?
I have always chosen to keep up with the market trends to meet our client’s expectations better. So, at Ardent Facilities, we have implemented modern technologies and management systems for efficient working.
Our vision for the future is to cater to maximum organizations globally through our honest, systematic and dedicated services. Every task is a commitment, and every satisfied customer is a gateway to numerous new business connections.
