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Globalisation, the gig economy, increasing property costs and automation are greatly changing our daily work. This is particularly relevant in facilities management, which is at the forefront of workplace change.

But not only that – how people interact and work together is shifting dramatically. And this impacts facilities management in a different way.

According to research from The Foundation for Young Australians, by 2030 today’s young people will need to work more independently and rely less on receiving explicit instructions and dedicated teaching. This means that both leaders and employees will need different skills for the future of work.

It’s no secret that the average age of facilities management professionals is 47. For some time, the industry has failed to attract younger professionals. The need for the facilities management profession to be sustainable is gaining