Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has again met the ‘Human resource management — Diversity and inclusion’ standard.
ISO 30415 is an internationally recognised certification that signals exemplary practice in diversity and inclusion within organisations.
In his final report, John Mulholland, from the Centre for Assessment, an accredited certification body, described MHA as “a good place to work” and “a good example for diversity in the workplace.”
He praised the association, which owns and manages more than 1,400 affordable homes for more than 6,000 residents in Bradford and Keighley, for “fostering 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.”
He said: “Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in policies and staff practices and as a result people described a family-like working environment.”
Mr Mulholland also referenced several examples of MHA’s work to champion inclusiveness, such as embracing the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, producing a new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy, using digital innovation and AI to improve accessibility to services, and working effectively with external partners to extend its range of services and housing provision.
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.”
Commenting on the Centre for Assessment report, Nadim Khaliq, MHA head of housing services, said: “The assessment review was conducted over a two-week period in late February and early March.
“It incorporated a review of our key policies and documents, an analysis of self-assessment documents, and a series of focused conversations between the independent assessor and key personnel.
“I want to thank the assessor for the professional approach he took throughout the process, and for appreciating the deeply held values and principles that MHA represents.”
Rupert Pometsey, MHA chair, added: “We are proud to retain ISO 30415, which is regarded as a global badge of honour for employers committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
“It was a special achievement for MHA to be the first housing association in the world to achieve the Standard, but it is equally important for us to continue building on that success and raise the bar even higher in everything we do.”
ISO 30415 was first bestowed on MHA in 2023.
More information is available at https://manninghamhousing.co.uk/
