The Skills Gap in Facilities Management: Are We Preparing for the Workforce of the Future?

FM is experiencing one of the largest skills transitions in its history. Technical roles are evolving, sustainability demands new competencies and younger talent is entering the industry at a declining rate.

From engineers to concierge teams, the blend of technical, digital and customer focused skills expected today is dramatically different from a decade ago.

Many organisations are now asking:
How do we attract new talent? How do we retrain existing staff? And is the industry doing enough to promote FM as an exciting and progressive career path?

Points to Discuss
Is apprenticeships reform needed? Are training providers keeping pace with modern building demands? What can companies do to retain experienced FM professionals before they exit the sector?

We would love to hear where you think the industry should be investing.