Valuing diversity
MHP is committed to equality and diversity and we set this out clearly below in our:
2009/12 Equality and Diversity Strategy and Action Plan
There is a clear business case for addressing equality and diversity issues. In a rapidly changing world, it is most important to us that we recognise and respond to the changing diversity profiles of all sections of our communities. This means monitoring and analysing need to allow us to provide services that meet the individual requirements of our diverse customers.
It is equally important that we are able to demonstrate that as an employer we will address any discrimination that is experienced by our employees. This will build on our reputation as an employer of choice for all sections of the communities that we serve.
Our work supporting black and minority women and their families fleeing domestic violence has won accreditation for Hadhari Nari Women’s Project in the Midlands. Similarly, the excellent work of our Refugee Support has been recognised as best practice across the sector. As an employer, we were the first housing association to make it onto Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index and we have managed to retain a very respectable place in the ‘top 100’ despite increasing competition and tougher criteria.
Building on our successes, it is essential that we continue to embed equality and diversity into everything that we do. Our aim is to ensure the fair and dignified treatment of all current and potential residents; service users; employees; partners and members of the public.
“Indifference to the equality and diversity agenda is not an option for MHP staff.”
Bill Payne, CEO, MHP.
Our Diversity Strategy Manager is responsible for developing our equality and diversity strategy. Call 020 8976 1052 for more information.