Initiated in 2008 by Global FM and given renewed exposure by the Covid-19 pandemic, World FM Day aims to recognize and celebrate the vital work that FM professionals contribute to business worldwide, and to raise the profile of the FM profession anywhere they influence the health, safety, productivity and well-being of people who utilize the built environment. With the pandemic, FM teams stood at the forefront in making environments and digital platforms available to meet unanticipated demands and were extremely important in keeping many sectors operating. Sustainability, resilience and corporate responsibility are now center stage for leaders worldwide. These topics significantly impact corporate decision making, and the facility manager stands at a crossroad where they all converge.
Titled “Making a Real Difference” for 2023, World FM Day activities are encouraged around the world. FM organizations on six continents celebrate World FM Day by holding public events such as staff luncheons, panel seminars and workshops, social media chats, client networking events and more. Global FM’s World FM Day site offers resources and links to events connected to FM organizations around the world, as well as the World FM Day 2023 marketing pack in numerous languages.
Brazil-based ABRAFAC, Panama-based APAFAM, Egypt-based EGYFMA, Europe-based EuroFM, Australia-based FMA, New Zealand-based FMANZ, Hungary-based HFMS, U.S.-based IFMA, Middle East-based MEFMA, U.K.-based IWFM, South Africa-based SAFMA, Turkey-based TRFMA and other international FM groups mark the occasion in various ways and encourage activities the whole week and even month. Let Global FM or your country’s organization know how you plan to celebrate World FM Day, and they will help spread the word via social media channels.
IFMA’s World FM Day site offers related resources, webinars and videos, as well as Events and suggestions on how to Get Involved with World FM Day.
Europe-based EuroFM offers a virtual World FM Day event with industry speakers and a Business Panel as well as an Education/Research Panel, free of charge and open to both EuroFM members and non-members.
