Much discussion is currently taking place about AI and the sector’s readiness and optimisation of AI, when at the same time there is an existing maintenance backlog amounting to an eyewatering £49 billion bill for the Government. The recent NAO report highlighting this issue pointed at two key areas: a lack of accurate data and the lack of a comprehensive strategy around asset management.

The discussion will emphasise the need for an industry-led approach on both information management and strategic asset management, touching on the important developments that are taking place such as the Information Management Initiative.

Gain a deeper understanding of how robust standards can support effective decision-making and long-term resilience in the built environment.

Speakers:

• Sofie Hooper, Head of Policy & Research - IWFM
• Gordon Mitchell, Founder, WHOLUS & Chair, IWFM Technology SIG - WHOLUS
• Danielle Hayward-Nightingale, Head of Strategic Asset Management - Amey
• Dan Rossiter, Sector Lead - BSI

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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With a growing movement from large corporations to denounce their DEI practices we ask; is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Facilities Management a driving force for change or an initiative past its prime? In this bold discussion, we explore whether DEI has lost its momentum in the FM and property sectors. Is it still a priority, or has it been overshadowed by shifting agendas and budget cuts?

This session doesn’t shy away from controversy—uncover the truth behind the rhetoric, question the status quo, and hear from voices across the industry. Join us to challenge assumptions and debate whether DEI in FM is thriving, struggling, or in need of a complete reinvention.

Speakers:

• Andrew Hulbert, Vice Chair - Pareto FM
• Satvir Bungar, Managing Director & Head of Business Services, Deals Advisory - BDO LLP
• Becky Turner, Workplace Psychologist - Claremont Group
• Sharon Slinger, Director - Constructing Rainbows
• Bianca Angelico, Co-Founder & Co-Chair - Emerging Workplace Leaders (EWL)

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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This session draws intriguing parallels between ostrich behaviour and leadership, using real-world case studies to highlight the consequences of avoidance and offering actionable lessons focused on courage, transparency, and proactive problem-solving. Attendees will explore how to foster adaptive skills like resilience and emotional intelligence while embedding leadership into organisational culture to inspire accountability and ownership at all levels. Additionally, the session examines the evolving role of Facilities Management (FM) in shaping sustainable and socially responsible workplaces, highlighting how leaders in FM can drive innovation, measure ROI, and embrace AI-driven tools to adapt to future challenges and opportunities.

Speakers:

• Toyin Aderiye, Associate Head, Sheffield Business School - Sheffield Hallam University
• Simone Fenton-Jarvis, Author of 'The Human-Centric Workplace'; Workplace Consultant - The Human-Centric Workplace
• Carla De Schepper, Group People & Culture Director - Animalcare Group

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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