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We recently reached the grim milestone of one million
global deaths from COVID-19, as the devastating
eff ects of the pandemic on our health, society and
economy continues to bite. Within our own sector
came the sad news that between 150 – 170 roles at
RICS globally are at risk of redundancy following a
major review of the way the Institute operates.
However, the overriding message of the RICS CEO Sean
Tompkins and that of the IWFM conference, (see the report
in this issue), is that when we emerge from this pandemic,
FM and the built environment are in a key position to help
build a new and sustainable future. Already, there are some
positive stories of people and organisations coming together
to recognise those who have done so much to help during the
crisis and those who need some extra help to get through it.
As part of its wider awards programme, IWFM launched
the COVID-19 On the frontline Award, which recognises the
contribution FM teams have made over the past six months. The
shortlist includes the FM team from NHS Property Services, the ISS
team working at the Nightingale Hospital London and the Imperial
College Healthcare NHS Trust Facilities Team. Look out for the
names of the winners on 12 October.
One of the hardest hit industries in the services sector has been
catering and hospitality. Responding to the crisis, as explained
in the training feature (page 53) over 20 leading catering firms
bandied together to set up the Food Service Circle (FSC). This
online platform o ers training and support for those who have lost
their jobs due to the pandemic.
As restrictions on much of the hospitality sector continue,
and with many workplace client sites remaining closed, it’s
encouraging to hear that something is being done to help ensure
that training and personal development within this beleaguered
wing of FM is being supported.
As always, we’d welcome your feedback about any aspect of
the magazine, together with your insight into what’s happening
in the FM sector.
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