If it’s your ambition to become the best housing association to work for in the UK, it helps if you know who you are competing against.
Employee engagement specialists Best Companies – the driving force behind the prestigious Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For Lists – has used its latest data to highlight the 10 organisations that are currently leading the way in this particular sector.
Not only are these outfits an inspiration for other housing associations, they’re fantastic role models for any non-profit organisations that are looking to create a more vibrant, engaging and fun environment for their staff.
Here’s a breakdown of the leading housing associations and where they finished in the latest Sunday Times 100 Best Not for Profit Organisations to Work For List.
| Company Name | List Position | Accreditation Rating |
| SLH Group | 1 | 3 Star |
| Wales & West Housing | 2 | 3 Star |
| B3Living | 3 | 3 Star |
| Dale and Valley Homes | 4 | 3 Star |
| Weaver Vale Housing Trust | 7 | 3 Star |
| Newydd Housing Association | 13 | 2 Star |
| CHS Group | 14 | 2 Star |
| Calico | 16 | 2 Star |
| The Havebury Housing Partnership | 19 | 2 Star |
| Ongo Partnership Ltd | 23 | 2 Star |
Jonathan Austin, founder and Chief Executive of Best Companies, commented:
“By featuring in the Best Not for Profit Organisations to Work For List, these housing associations have been identified as the very best places to work this year. If you work in a similar industry, these are the organisations you should be looking to for inspiration; using them as a benchmark to measure yourself against in the coming years.”
What does it mean to be on the List?
- Engaged employees – Working with Best Companies not only allows you to aim for a place on the List; it also gives you invaluable data based on how your employees really feel. You can use this to your advantage to make real change in your workplace for the better.
- Beat the competition – A List position next to your name will set you apart from others in your industry. It’s a badge of quality that is recognised across the country by everyone from potential recruits to customers.
- Recruit top talent – Speaking of new employees, it’s only logical that the most talented candidates will want to work for the best companies. Your List position will instantly tell them that your organisation is a great place to work, and they’ll want to work for you even more.
- Set a benchmark – The aim of the List is to inspire businesses to be better than they were the previous year. You can see how you compare to your direct competitors and even some of the largest businesses in the world. Use this as motivation to climb higher next year!
- Make everyone proud – If you achieve a place on the List, the sense of pride and accomplishment you feel won’t just be limited to those in charge; your employees will feel it too. It will make them love your business even more.
Jonathan Austin added: “Making it on to the List is about so much more than competing against others in your industry; it’s about celebrating your employee engagement and taking steps to improve further. Making sure your employees love where they work will transform your organisation from the inside, and could translate into better sales, higher productivity, and improved customer service.”
Do you have what it takes to join the List?
If you’ve spotted one of your competitors on this year’s List, why not discover how your own employee engagement measures up against theirs? The 2017 survey is now open for registration, so if you’re ready to prove yourself as one of the best housing associations out there, get in touch to check your eligibility and start your engagement journey today!