1. Building a diverse and healthy sector
Kate Dodsworth
Executive Director People and Strategy

2. AmicusHorizon 28,000 homes g15 housing association c.750 staff
Three concentrations of stock and staff: South London, Sussex and Kent
Very different demographics

3. Why does diversity matter?
We need to recruit and progress from the widest pool of talent
Staff who work in an environment which clearly welcomes all will bring their ‘A’ game to work
When did ‘group think’ ever bring success?

4. AmicusHorizon
Positive staff culture part of our turnaround from supervision
But diversity wasn’t prioritised
Audit Commission also noted more to do on diversity
Adoption of CIH Commission challenges will help us

5. Priorities Strategic: Evidence and statistics Accepting the issue
Sensing the urgency
Senior buy-in
Board:
Board recruitment targets
Staff:
Consistent management
Recruitment and progression
Fast track development
Mentoring and coaching
Internal staff sounding board
Networking groups
Training
Comms and culture
The future:
Results
Evidence and statistics!

7. Making homes, helping people