28/07/2025
From the IAM Archives: A Look Back to 1936
In 1936, the IAM was known as the Office Management Association (OMA), formed through the amalgamation of the Office Machinery Users’ Association and the British Works Management Association.
The OMA’s mission was clear: to champion the administrative profession by clarifying the vital role of office managers and gaining greater recognition for their work.
Pictured here is a treasured membership certificate from that era, a testament to our long-standing commitment to professionals in the field. This dedication to elevating the administrative profession is a core principle we have proudly upheld for over a century.