Episodes

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Oct. 19, 2022

The cultural truth... ED&I

In this episode of Raising the Roof, we’re joined by Lucy Malarkey, Managing Director of Women in Social Housing (WISH) and Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions to discuss equality, diversity
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Sept. 20, 2022

Reputation and stigma

In this episode of Raising the Roof, we answer some heavy questions on social housing stigma and reputation. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Inside Housing's Martin Hilditch, HQN’s Alistair M
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Aug. 1, 2022

To flex or not to flex

This episode covers flexible working, the four-day week trial, Elon Musk’s controversial email to employees and workplace wellbeing. Our CEO Nick Atkin is joined by Jenny Hill, Founder and Director of
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Feb. 21, 2022

Building homes fit for the future

In this episode of Raising the roof, we zoom in on modern methods of construction (MMC) and how they could help solve both the climate and housing crisis. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Rosi
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Jan. 10, 2022

The power of brand

In this episode of Raising the roof we focus on the importance of branding and getting your messaging right. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Asif Choudry, Sales and Marketing Director at Reso
Nov. 29, 2021

Tackling climate change together: The importance of customer engagement

In this episode of Raising the roof, we look at how we get customers on board with retrofitting and take them with us on the journey to net-zero. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Tracy Harriso
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Nov. 15, 2021

The future of homes (part 2): The role of shared ownership

In this episode of Raising the roof we zoom in on shared ownership and look at how it's changing the housing market. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Amy Nettleton, Assistant director of devel
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Oct. 4, 2021

The future of homes (part 1): Homes of the 1950s or 2020s?

In this episode of Raising the roof we chat about how we're currently using innovation in social housing and looking ahead, what the homes of the future could look like. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is
Aug. 27, 2021

Housing & me: A Mayor’s view

In this special bonus episode of Raising the roof we take a close look at housing in West Yorkshire and how we can work together to better our homes and communities. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joi
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July 20, 2021

Disruption and digital

In this episode of Raising the roof we look at all things innovation, exploring the challenges the housing sector faces and how we can learn from other sectors. Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined b
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June 14, 2021

The Martini Principle

In this episode of Raising the roof we take on the future of the work debate. Our chat is centered around the 'Martini Principle' and the idea of working any time, any place, anywhere post-pandemic. O
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May 17, 2021

Emerging from lockdown: The things to look out for

In this episode of Raising the roof we reflect on the impact Covid-19 has had on our personal and work lives. We also look to the future and at what we can expect in the months ahead as we emerge from