The Local Government Association (LGA) has recently launched its Housing Advisers Programme with grants of up to £50,000 on offer, allowing councils to secure expert advice in transforming how a…
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A new housing minister, a new agenda but an old theme
No mention of social rent, no mention of a fairer society from new housing minister Esther McVey I wrote last month about the Theresa May “unfinished business” legacy and hoped for…
What can happen if you don’t get your HR processes right?
In this issue Lynn Kennedy, recently appointed HR Director at Altair, considers the issue of disability discrimination at work. With substantial experience in employee relations Lynn explains the importance of…
Why agile working matters
The social housing sector is currently going through an era of significant change and many housing associations are responding to this with huge investment in digital transformation programmes and moves…
Collaboration during mergers – key considerations for success
When choosing to merge or create a partnership, the right fit is critical. However, there are many reasons why the coming together of two organisations can fail, or be more…
Once the aim was homes for heroes – now it’s fitness for human habitation
Inadequate housing supply and poor-quality homes are a problem that in the 21st-century we should be able to solve This year marks 100 years of the Addison Act, which in…