Sanctuary Group has recently won an international IT award for its new energy-efficient, virtualised datacentre, implemented by Comtec using APC by Schneider Electric. The Datacentre Leaders Awards recognise innovative organisations and reward excellence in IT-related facility design and operations across Europe. Sanctuary was chosen as the winner of the ‘Leadership in the Public Sector’ accolade,…
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Networx wins ‘best recruiter’ award
Online recruitment specialist Networx has been recognised as the UK’s best recruiter by candidates at the Jobsite RecruitRank awards at the end of 2009. Networx, which provides consultancy and recruitment technology to over 60 housing providers, also received the top award for its understanding of candidates’ needs. As the only accolades in the industry based…
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Just Housing offers new approach
Following the link-up between Just Housing and the former senior management team of Pinnacle Maintenance Services earlier this year, the new organisation is relaunching itself to offer a range of innovative services to social landlords from consultancy and recruitment through to interim management and managed services. Keith Simpson from Just Housing said, “Since our formation…
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£37m housing contracts for Morrison
Morrison has won new repairs and maintenance contracts worth £37 million with social housing providers, with the option of increasing the contracts to £63 million. In London, Morrison’s new contracts are with One Housing and AmicusHorizon. At One Housing, Morrison will be providing responsive repairs, voids services and support for the Decent Homes programme, with…
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Sabre focuses on human capital
At its recent networking lunch for housing providers, Sabre Resource Management launched its new range of client-focused People Services, encompassing HR services, hiring, outsourcing, human capital and change management, with an overall focus on lean services, value for money and measurable results. Spencer Whitbread, managing director of Sabre Resource Management, said, “Just finding somebody for…
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IT to support surge in demand – Capita survey
Less than half of housing providers are prepared for a surge in demand for social housing, despite almost two-thirds expecting the need for social housing to increase, according to a recent survey from Capita Software Services. The survey of housing managers, operations managers and IT managers, carried out during the Chartered Institute of Housing and…
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