20 episodes

Join us as we tackle topical issues head on, in the housing world and beyond. Hosted by Nick Atkin, CEO at Yorkshire Housing, plus a series of special guests.

Raising the roof Yorkshire Housing

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Join us as we tackle topical issues head on, in the housing world and beyond. Hosted by Nick Atkin, CEO at Yorkshire Housing, plus a series of special guests.

    The secrets to a happy workplace...

    The secrets to a happy workplace...

    In this episode of Raising the Roof Nick Atkin’s joined by Henry Stewart, founder and chief happiness officer at Happy Ltd. And with a job title like that it’s easy to know what topic’s on the table. Henry chats to us about what it takes to create a truly positive workplace, and how that impacts productivity.
    Find us:
    Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
    X: @yhousing
    LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

    • 21 min
    Unravelling the energy efficiency enigma

    Unravelling the energy efficiency enigma

    In this episode of Raising the Roof we’re joined by one of our own customers! Steve Mackenzie, our homes and environment champion, talks us through what he thinks needs to happen to see more people enjoy safe, healthy and energy efficient homes.
    Find us:
    Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
    X: @yhousing
    LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

    • 35 min
    Kwajo Tweneboa: The tweet that changed everything

    Kwajo Tweneboa: The tweet that changed everything

    In this episode of Raising the Roof we’re joined by Kwajo Tweneboa, ‘Britain’s brightest social housing champion’ for an honest chat about where the housing sector’s at, what needs to change (and how we go about it) and consumer standards.

    Find us:


    Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk


    X: @yhousing


    LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Is the customer still King or Queen?

    Is the customer still King or Queen?

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, the topic on the table is customer service. Listen to Nick Atkin's conversation with experts Jo Causon, CEO Institute of Customer Service and Richard Beevers, Director Customer Plus as the trio talk about customer experience.



    Find us:


    Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk


    Twitter: @yhousing


    LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

    • 34 min
    Retrofitting: The road to net-zero

    Retrofitting: The road to net-zero

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, our host Nick Atkin is joined by  Kate Henderson Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation and Steve Ellard Yorkshire Housing's Director of Assets and Sustainability, to talk about our role in tackling the climate crisis and the main challenges when it comes to retrofitting.

    Find us:


    Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk


    Twitter: @yhousing


    LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

    • 37 min
    Regulation

    Regulation

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, we take on regulation in social housing. Nick Atkin is joined by Gavin Smart, CEO at Chartered Institute of Housing and Laura Magezi, Policy Leader at National Housing Federation as they cover how we must take a collective approach as a sector.


    Find us:


    Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk


    Twitter: @yhousing


    LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

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4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Nicola_S992 ,

Excellent

Found this podcast today. Topics are great. Give it a listen even if you’re not in the housing sector there’s something for everyone.

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