Briefing Paper 1
Black and minority ethnic employment in social housing
Black and minority ethnic staff are underrepresented in the social housing sector, particularly at senior officer and management levels. This can have a knock on effect on the provision of appropriate services, and the prevention of racist discrimination. This paper oulines methods to increase diversity in the housing workforce, including positive action in recruitment and retention; regulation and legislation; management and leadership techniques; and increased representation on steering groups and boards. Work is also needed to increase representation amongst contractors, suppliers and consultants employed in the sector.
Author(s): Ronny Flynn
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Empowering communities, improving housing: Involving black and minority ethnic tenants and communities
Mullins, D., Beider, H., and Rowlands, R., Centre for Urban and Regional Studies, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, June 2004
This report provides good practice guidance on increasing participation by black and minority ethnic tenants, outlining barriers which local authorities may face, such as racism or limited community cohesion.  Attention is also given to key strategies for engagement, such as consultancy, employment and training or tenant involvement on boards or tenants' associations.
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Black and minority ethnic housing associations: The challenge of growth and viability
The Housing Corporation, Source Research 69, October 2003
This report considers the success of black and minority ethnic housing associations, comparing with a selection of non-BME housing associations to see the extent to which they faced similar problems.  The study highlights factors which have enabled some associations to develop successfully, whilst others experience problems.
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Examining the experience of Positive Action Training in Housing
Julienne, L., Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2001
This study examines the impact of PATH (Positive Action Training in Housing) schemes upon the experiences of black and minority ethnic social housing staff.  The views of ex-PATH trainees are compared with a control group of non-PATH black housing workers to see how the scheme has helped or hindered staff career progressions.
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The Housing Corporation's BME housing policy: Assessing its impact
Hann, C. and Bowes, E., Managing Diversity Associates, Housing Corporation, 2004
This report considers the Housing Corporation's Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Housing Policy, assessing how successfully it fulfilled 22 commitments for action which included amongst others, recruiting and supporting BME staff, increasing tenant participation and meeting the needs of BME communities.
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PATH Scotland
PATH Scotland is a skills development agency which seeks to address the under-representation and inequalities of Black and Minority Ethnic groups in management and professions through the provision of innovative training, good career opportunities, motivation and support to individuals and organisations wishing to create a workforce that reflects our diverse communities.
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Positive Action Training in Housing England (PATH)
PATH National Ltd is a skills development agency which seeks to address the under-representation and inequalities of Black and Minority Ethnic groups in management and professions through the provision of innovative training, good career opportunities, motivation and support to individuals and organisations wishing to create a workforce that reflects our diverse communities.
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