# IWFM Highlights Living Wage and Workplace Safety

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has emphasized the growing importance of integrating living wage standards and psychologically safe workplaces into government procurement policies. The latest IWFM Policy Primer outlines the economic outlook with modest growth and underscores the need for contractors to align with evolving social value mandates, including fair pay principles and sustainability metrics. Upcoming webinars and reports provide procurement professionals and contractors with guidance on embedding these principles into facilities management contracts, reflecting broader government commitments to social value and workforce wellbeing.

- Procurement professionals should prioritize suppliers who comply with living wage standards aligned with the Living Wage Foundation to meet government social value requirements.
- Contractors can leverage opportunities by demonstrating commitment to psychologically safe workplaces, which are increasingly recognized in procurement evaluations.
- The modest economic growth forecast by HSBC suggests stable but cautious market conditions, influencing contract planning and budgeting.
- Engagement with IWFM resources and webinars can support organizations in adapting to these evolving procurement expectations and sustainability metrics.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Living Wage Foundation
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

### Key Quotes
> If we want to build diverse leadership pipelines, we must support people at the entry level to achieve financial health and offer clear career progression in FM.
> — Andrew Hulbert, IWFM Chair

### Sources
- [Policy Primer W/E 25/09/26 – Living wage, market outlook, safe workplaces | Facilitate Magazine](https://www.facilitatemagazine.com/2026/09/28/policy-primer-132-21-09-26-25-09-26) - Facilitate Magazine