2025 #WorldFMDay: demonstrate resilience in action on 14 May

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Workplace and facilities management (WFM) displays the qualities needed to thrive and achieve success throughout disruption, leveraging foresight, planning and agility to anticipate challenges and implement solutions. This is recognised by 2025’s World FM Day theme: 'Resilience in action: thriving in a world of change.’

World FM Day is a testament to the power of community, a beacon for attracting future talent and a reminder of WFM’s lynchpin role in organisations. Here's how you can participate and champion the sector on Wednesday 14 May, including an opportunity to interact with IWFM:

• Invest in professional growth: enhance your skillset with learning resources like qualifications, training courses and mentoring; click here to attend our World FM Day webinar on the topic, ‘Unlocking the power of professional growth with mentoring.’
• Share stories: shine a light on what WFM professionals do. Put a face to the role and explain why WFM matters to you; reach a wider audience through using hashtags like #WorldFMDay2025, #FMResilience, #GlobalFM and #ThrivingInChange on social media. Access IWFM’s free online marketing pack.
• Interact with IWFM: on Tuesday 13 May, IWFM’s Strategic Leaders Forum are leading an event alongside IWFM’s Sustainability Special Interest Group and Rising FMs Network. Just ahead of World FM Day, explore WFM’s practicalities, specifically integrating sustainable practices within the context of preserving historical architecture. Discover more on how to attend virtually and in-person.
• Network and learn: connect with sector peers, share best practices and explore current developments.
• Analyse and strategise: reflect on achievements and plan for future improvements.

By embracing resilience in action, we can collectively highlight the sector’s ability to press ahead and deliver a brighter future for all. Let's celebrate the community and inspire a new generation to get involved and make a difference.