Author: Andrew Buckels, 3C Consultants In the short time since people around the country have moved to remote work, the fight against COVID-19 has intensified. Many across the world are simply staying home, discovering what it’s really like to be self-isolated and home at all times, while also trying to stay productive and connected to…
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How Microsoft Teams can transform remote working
Author: Ciara McMillan, Crimson In the past, remote working has been difficult for housing teams who found issues with technology, information and communication. This has all changed thanks to software such as Microsoft Teams, but how do you use it to work effectively? Messaging Teams messaging allows you to chat to you co-workers while you…
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Tips for online skills & employment support
Author: Thomas Maughan, Community Gateway Association During this difficult time for all tenants, we are looking to move as many of the support services that are normally delivered face-to-face or in group sessions, to an online alternative. We are specifically focusing on skills and employment which will be a big focus for tenants who may…
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Free tech services to help the housing sector
Author: Dave Loudon, DtL Creative We’re working with several tech companies to offer free support to the social housing sector to manage during the Covid-19 outbreak. As part of our Blue Banana innovation lab we’ve got several companies offering their technology to housing associations free of charge. For example, if you need help with managing the reduction…
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Protect your IT suppliers
Author: Chris Cliffe, CJC Procurement Quite rightly, housing associations are focused on supporting their employees and sustaining services to their residents and tenants at this time. The third side of the triangle is the sector’s suppliers, and we’ve heard the term ‘supply chain’ used a lot in the last few days, not least in respect…
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Help housing providers communicate with tenants
As a provider of digital solutions to the Social Housing sector, VerseOne Group is offering free ‘no strings attached’ six-month licences for its Vocoll for Social Housing digital assistant and collaboration software platform. Completely secure and optimised for Microsoft Azure, Vocoll for Social Housing lets your teams collaborate and provide knowledge and expertise from anywhere, on…
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