News
Housing pressures push employees to switch careers and seek pay rises
Workers are reshaping their careers to afford a home, with many pursuing higher pay or changing roles to meet rising deposit demands.
Housing
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London Assembly calls for more affordable housing for front-line staff
Members said more affordable homes need to be built close to workplaces and the Mayor should support a London Ambulance Service Housing Strategy.
Lead Story
Nine in 10 surveyors hit by critical skills shortage, RICS reveals
Two-thirds of surveyors said an ageing workforce and high retirement rates were main causes, and new recruits were not coming in fast enough.
Organisational & Employee Development
Equans secures funding from CITB to boost construction skills and productivity
The funding will support a new digital learning programme, developed with Tribuco, that aims to improve build quality and close the skills gap.
Education & Training
SELECT backs Scotland’s Housing Emergency Action Plan, warns of skills shortage
Jim Cooper said: “I genuinely feel the industry will be in a critical period if it doesn’t ensure that enough skilled labour is coming through."
News
Affordable housing is top asset class for DC pension investors – L&G
Out of over 4,400 savers surveyed, 97% said affordable housing was an important social issue.
News
Southwark Council partners with Bouygues UK to deliver 150 affordable key worker homes
The scheme is set to provide homes for social workers, teachers, fire-fighters, police and NHS clinical staff.
News
Manningham Housing Association retains global diversity standard
John Mulholland said: “Manningham Housing Association is a good place to work and a good example for diversity in the workplace."
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Housing organisations innovate recruitment to boost diversity and skills – Housing Today
The report focused on actionable steps rather than policy changes, drawing on contributions from leaders across various housing organisations.