In today’s fast-paced work environment, prioritising mental health is no longer a ‘nice to have’- it’s essential for business success. This session explores the critical role mental health plays in employee wellbeing, productivity, and retention. Through practical insights, real-world examples, and expert advice, discover how organisations can move beyond surface-level initiatives to embed meaningful mental health support into their culture.

In today’s workplace, allyship is essential for fostering inclusion and equity, yet it faces growing resistance—particularly as EDI initiatives come under scrutiny. True allyship requires more than statements of support; it demands action, advocacy, and a commitment to challenging systemic barriers. Intersectionality plays a key role, recognising that individuals experience discrimination and privilege differently based on overlapping identities such as race, gender, disability, and socioeconomic background. Without an intersectional lens, allyship risks being surface-level, failing to address the unique challenges faced by marginalised employees. With EDI efforts being scaled back in some regions, organisations must embed allyship into their culture, ensuring it is not dependent on external policies but rather a core value. This means creating spaces where diverse voices are heard, addressing biases in decision-making, and ensuring that support extends beyond single-issue advocacy. This discussion will explore how businesses and individuals can practise meaningful allyship, sustain momentum despite external pressures, and use an intersectional approach to drive lasting change. By doing so, organisations can create environments where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

This 30-minute talk by the IWFM Veterans in FM Network will highlight the value veterans bring to workplace and facilities management, the importance of supporting their transition into civilian careers, and how businesses can cultivate a workplace culture that champions veteran wellbeing and inclusion.

End-of-Trip spaces are evolving and to become seamless wellness hubs. With Gen Z and hybrid work redefining expectations, the focus is now on smart technology, frictionless access, and wellbeing-driven design. In this session, Yellowbox Smart Lockers and Five at Heart explore the next frontier of EOT spaces, covering the shift from function to wellness, tech-driven user-first experiences, and why new generations are demanding more from EOT design. Join us to discover how End-of-Trip is transforming into the ultimate workplace wellbeing experience.

Acoustic design is often considered a 'dark art' but has been shown to significantly affect workers' productivity and wellbeing. Effective acoustic design in workplaces is crucial for minimising distractions and enhancing productivity, especially as we encourage employees to work in the office, rather than at home. This talk explores what to do, and what not to do, to create an optimal acoustic environment.

Learn how zero carbon commuting can benefit your workplace, as former GP and sustainability specialist, Dr Matt Sawyer delves into newly-released research. Matt explains how our health is harmed by poor air quality, physical inactivity and climate change. One report reveals that in the UK, 7% of the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transport can come from changing the amount of people on public transport and travelling more actively.

Matt and Sam Hunt from Mobilityways will both cover the important role decarbonising the commuting has to play in improving employee physical and mental health, and reduced sick leave, improving employee engagement and saving your team money on transport.

Discover how the Post Office transformed its HQ workspace post-Covid by relocating to central London and implementing Officebooking to enable efficient hybrid working. This session explores how smart workspace management reduced operating costs, optimised space usage, and strengthened team connectivity—offering practical insights for facility and transition managers navigating similar challenges.