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Employer Responsibilities Regarding Business Travel

When preparing employees to travel for work within housing, clear policies and procedures are essential. For employers, this means putting measures in place to fulfil their legal obligations and, more importantly, to safeguard their workforce.

The Importance of a Decant Contingency Plan in Today’s Challenging Housing Landscape

Green Foundations: The Imperative of Environmental Planning in Social Housing

In an era where environmental consciousness is not just valued but vital, the social housing sector stands at a critical juncture. This article delves into the necessity of integrating environmental planning within the social housing sector, highlighting key areas for immediate action and long-term benefits.

Unleashing the Potential of Talent Bank Technology Social Housing

Managing large and often dispersed workforces in the housing sector is akin to navigating a complex maze - Enter talent bank technologies: tools designed to streamlined operations, reduce expenses, and enhance staff engagement.

Making housing work for older people

Tunstall Healthcare, considers how technology can be deployed to make all housing solutions work for older people.

What to expect from the Procurement Reforms?

The upcoming reforms present an opportunity to empower procurement, drive greater value for businesses, and foster positive social and environmental change. So, what can we anticipate from the impending changes to public procurement?

Falls management and the benefits of tech

Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people with 70,000-75,000 people fracturing their hip as a result of falls in the UK each year, leading to medical costs of over £2 billion.

How to lower energy consumption to tackle soaring energy costs

How to Manage Aggressive Clients – Conflict Resolution Tips

Peoplesafe discuss how employers must fulfil their duty of care by taking all reasonable steps to protect employees, and staff members to manage aggressive clients.

Procurement Reform – what are the risks?

Mentoring the next generation of housing professionals

With 17.1% (4.2 million) of the population living in the social rented sector, it’s crucial that housing providers understand how to provide the right care for their tenants.

Looking after employee wellbeing within Housing

"Having an effective health and wellbeing strategy that prioritises your employees has the power to have a hugely positive impact on your business" says PfH nominated supplier Peoplesafe

Three high-rise tower blocks to get three times more energy-efficient heating

Implementing flame retardant paints to help reduce fire risk

Considering how fast fire spreads, taking steps to protect buildings in the first place is absolutely crucial. And paint has a significant role to play in achieving this. When you consider that paint is often the first line of defence against the spread of a fire once it has got going, applying the right fire-safe and flame-retardant paint is vital.

What to consider when choosing easy to install and use water-efficient taps and showers

How to Manage Stress in The Workplace

Stress is something that happens to all of us but can have a detrimental impact on both mental and physical wellbeing. As April is stress awareness month, Peoplesafe discuss how you can manage stress in the workplace.