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Facilitate Magazine May 2020

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Issue date: May 2020

Facing challenges and celebrating successes

Since COVID-19 changed all our lives several weeks ago, I have been proud of how my team has stayed in touch with our members in ways that are novel, practical, engaging, and above all agile as we all adapt to major changes.

I believe we must all do what we can to support one another in facing these challenges. Since the lockdown began, we’ve spent time listening to members and responding in ways we think will be helpful during the immediate period of emergency confinement and for the longer term.

Through our COVID-19 web page and webinar series ‘Navigating turbulent times’, we’re bringing fresh guidance and insight from expert guests addressing the key questions on your minds. If the numbers tuning in are anything to go by, there’s a healthy appetite for knowledge and sharing. That’s why we’ve moved our Academy online, too, as so many of us are using this at-home time to hone skills or learn new ones. Check your inbox or visit our website to get involved.

Like all things, this will pass. Until it does, we must not lose sight of the fantastic work that went on before the pandemic and continues under extraordinary circumstances; we want to celebrate outstanding work and showcase this profession’s importance. This is why we have extended the entry deadline for the IWFM Impact Awards 2020 to midday on 27 May.

I urge you to visit iwfmawards.org and submit your best work for our judges’ consideration. When the lockdown relaxes, what better way to celebrate than at the most prestigious event in our profession’s calendar?

Linda Hausmanis is CEO of the IWFM

Articles in this issue

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People out, pests in

Monday 4th May 2020
Stopping pest control services during the pandemic could be disastrous, says Julia Pittman
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An unwelcome wake-up call

Monday 4th May 2020
Simon Burlison is business manager at outsourced communications provider Moneypenny
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Green pursuits

Monday 4th May 2020
Many local authorities have declared climate emergencies and will need to become more involved in the clean energy sector to reduce their carbon emissions, Gary Roscoe and Stuart Urquhart argue.
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Season's eatings

Monday 4th May 2020
As clients and end users demand sustainable food, contract caterers need to ensure that local, ethical and seasonal food is on the menu, says Yeshna Mistry.
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Update on inclusivity

Monday 4th May 2020
The new IWFM GPG expands FMs’ thinking about basic accessibility to include more medical conditions and impairments, and other needs such as faith, motherhood and gender, explains Jean Hewit.
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Designer relationships

Monday 4th May 2020
Workplace designers and facilities managers should develop a strong working partnership to achieve the best design outcomes, says Rachael Cadey.
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Flow logic

Monday 4th May 2020
FMs can take the pressure off costs, energy expenditure and safety when delivering hot water to a commercial building, says Stephen Lynch.
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Brokering a deal

Monday 4th May 2020
There are several common mistakes people can make during the valuation of their FM business but these can be avoided, says Henry Campbell-Jones.
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The heat is on

Monday 4th May 2020
Hot work fires on construction sites are on the rise, but safety steps can be taken to mitigate risk, says Ian McKinnon.
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FM’s impact hightlighted

Monday 4th May 2020
Covid-19 has highlighted FM's important societal role, Ash Quraishi and Lee Beard argue
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