We're on our journey to become Investors in Diversity
Our EDI vision
At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we’re committed to creating great homes and strong communities. Our vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is to be an open, inclusive organisation that recognises and respects all our communities and supports everyone to thrive.
We will achieve this vision by continually promoting:
Equal opportunity: We will ensure that everyone has access to the same opportunities and resources, regardless of their background or circumstances, while also treating everyone fairly and celebrating diversity.
Accessibility for all: We will ensure that our services are accessible to all, and that we actively engage with diverse communities to better understand and respond to their needs.
Inclusive workplace: We will promote a fair, open workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute their unique skills and perspectives. We will create policies and practices that give colleagues a voice and support their wellbeing and professional development.
Continuous improvement: We will regularly review and assess our EDI practices and seek to continuously improve to create a more inclusive and equitable organization. We will strive to be recognised as a leader in promoting EDI principles and contribute to a fairer and more equal society for all.
Our journey so far...
Menopause Workshop
We partnered with PositivePause for a Menopause workshop to provide information and resources to colleagues
Recruitment
Our Talent Team attended training on how to attract candidates from different backgrounds
E-Learning
As part of our Corporate Training Prospectus, we are hosting a number of sessions on EDI topics, such as Dyslexia, Deaf Awareness and Diabetes. We are also working with Investors in Diversity to host anti-racism workshops.
The LHP Way
Our culture lets colleagues know what attitudes and behaviours are expected of them
Our journey so far...
Cost of Living
We partnered with the Centre for Financial Education to provide all colleagues with resources to manage their finances
Pride Month
We provided information to colleagues about Pride events throughout Lincolnshire, as part of our Pride Month promotion
Gender Equality
We celebrated International Women's Day and two colleagues were nominated in awards at the Women in Housing/Housing Heroes Awards
Dementia Friends
We partnered with Dementia Friends to provide colleagues with more information about the condition and how to help those in need
We're offering...
Mental Health First Aid
We run a 1/2 day Mental Health Awareness training course as part of our training prospectus. Managers attend a separate course to identify symptoms in their teams.
Disability Confident Scheme
We are dedicated to maintaining compliance with the Disability Confident Scheme, a government initiative promoting inclusive employment practices for individuals with disabilities. By adhering to the scheme's criteria, we ensure our commitment to creating an accessible workplace environment. This ongoing dedication helps us attract and retain talented individuals with disabilities and contributes to a more inclusive society.
Exit Interviews
Our People Services team conduct exit interviews for all voluntary leavers and continuously monitor the data to identify any trends to see where we could improve.
We're offering...
Inclusive Leadership
Our Leadership Group [ELT & CLT] meet quarterly to review plans and adapt if needed, this guarantees that all our policies are diverse and inclusive of every member of the organisation. Our senior team also took part in a workshop to improve their level of understanding so they can help others.
Dealing with Difficult Conversations
We are providing training on how to deal with difficult conversations, this in-turn will help colleagues identify customers and other colleagues that may be struggling with their mental health.
Deaf Awareness Training
As part of our Corporate Training Prospectus, we provide Deaf Awareness Training to colleagues to help understand those dealing with the disability.
We have plans to...
Our aim is to have a diverse group of colleagues within the organisation
We have plans to add more EDI-related training courses in 2023 so that we can be a more inclusive organisation.