Workplace Unplugged
The podcast where workplace and facilities leaders speak freely. From hybrid strategy and sustainability to tech, wellbeing and design - we go beyond the buzzwords and dive into the real challenges and innovations shaping the future of work. Powered by The Workplace Event, each episode features candid conversations with industry pros who are changing how we think about space, culture and performance.
Workplace Unplugged
#8. Future-Ready Teams, Competent Organisations: Upskilling to Unlock Workplace Value
Capability in workplace and facilities management can be capability in the organisation. The skills crisis is raging real yet upskilling in workplace and facilities management can play a key part in helping to deliver not only an organisation’s workplace objectives but its strategic objectives too. How can organisations drive up competence? What impact can this have for wider questions beyond skills? Join the Institute’s skills experts and sector experts to explore these and other questions.
Speakers:
- Emma Bellingham, Head of Training & Qualifications - IWFM
- Jake Drummond, Deputy Government Head of Property Profession - Cabinet Office
- Jenny Thomas, Director of Communications & Insight - IWFM
- Rob Collins, Head of Facilities and Compliance Management - Anthem Management
This podcast was recorded live at The Workplace Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Workplace Leaders Summit, sponsored by Eptura.
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