Social impact is an essential part of ESG, itself becoming more central to the mission of housing providers. While for the ‘G’ and ‘E’ there are clear regulations, the ‘S’ requires dialogue with the public. The need for public engagement varies between the different elements of ESG. Governance (G) is highly regulated, and the environmental…
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Data archaeology
In the famous archaeological digs of our time, the spotlight is often stolen by the dramatic discoveries; the glinting treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the haunting terracotta warriors of Xi’an or the intricate frescoes of Pompeii. But ask any seasoned archaeologist and they’ll tell you that the true value of their work lies not in unearthing…
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Business automation and ‘can do’ innovation
I’ve had the privilege of witnessing at first-hand the incredible changes that have swept through the social housing sector during the past 15-20 years, as our company has grown to become the largest IT and business news and information service for this vital sector. I’d like to share my thoughts on the role of business…
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Structured flexibility
During my career, I’ve realised that some of us like to plan in meticulous detail and some of us go with the flow and plan as we move along. There is nothing wrong with either approach, both have their benefits. And if you’re lucky enough to resist falling into either bracket, you can get a…
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Moving on from a ‘human approach’ to business intelligence
Rent collection and supporting tenants in financial difficulty has barely changed during the past two decades. Despite advances in technology and data analysis, teams are still being held back by manual, inefficient methods of working. And as the number of homes managed by housing providers increases, the problems are becoming even more evident. With the…
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Smart tech at Yorkshire Housing’s offices
Six months ago, we opened our new 10,000sq ft workspace in the ‘climate and innovation’ district of Leeds after selling our old 40,000sq ft office block. Our new hub (The Place) isn’t your typical workspace. It’s Yorkshire’s first zero-carbon office building designed and built just next door by Citu. It’s made using a highly-insulated timber…
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