Manningham Housing Association retains global diversity standard

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has kept its ISO 30415 certification for diversity and inclusion in human resources (HR) management for another year.

The Bradford-based housing association first got the certification in 2023 and, after a review earlier this year, was found to still meet the requirements. 

The assessment was carried out by John Mulholland from the Centre for Assessment, which included on-site visits and meetings with employees and stakeholders.

Mulholland said: “Manningham Housing Association is a good place to work and a good example for diversity in the workplace.

“Manningham Housing Association has fostered an inclusive culture where people from a wide variety of backgrounds can be themselves at work and are encouraged to give their best at work.”

Mulholland’s report noted that “diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in policies and staff practices and as a result people described a family like working environment.” 

He also mentioned the association’s work such as signing the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, making a new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, using digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve accessibility, and partnering with other organisations to extend services.

He added: “The recent appointment of three female members onto the leadership team offers not just additional skill sets and perspectives but also serves as an example to others of pathways to success.”