
Raising the roof
Join us as we tackle topical issues head on, in the housing world and beyond. Hosted by Nick Atkin, CEO at Yorkshire Housing, plus a series of special guests.
Latest episodes

Apr 23, 2024 • 22min
The secrets to a happy workplace...
In this episode of Raising the Roof Nick Atkin’s joined by Henry Stewart, founder and chief happiness officer at Happy Ltd. And with a job title like that it’s easy to know what topic’s on the table. Henry chats to us about what it takes to create a truly positive workplace, and how that impacts productivity.
Find us:
Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
X: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

Mar 26, 2024 • 36min
Unravelling the energy efficiency enigma
In this episode of Raising the Roof we’re joined by one of our own customers! Steve Mackenzie, our homes and environment champion, talks us through what he thinks needs to happen to see more people enjoy safe, healthy and energy efficient homes.
Find us:
Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
X: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 6min
Kwajo Tweneboa: The tweet that changed everything
In this episode of Raising the Roof we’re joined by Kwajo Tweneboa, ‘Britain’s brightest social housing champion’ for an honest chat about where the housing sector’s at, what needs to change (and how we go about it) and consumer standards.
Find us:
Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
X: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

Jun 14, 2023 • 34min
Is the customer still King or Queen?
In this episode of Raising the Roof, the topic on the table is customer service. Listen toNick Atkin's conversation with expertsJo Causon, CEOInstitute of Customer ServiceandRichard Beevers, DirectorCustomer Plus as the trio talk about customer expe

May 23, 2023 • 37min
Retrofitting: The road to net-zero
In this episode of Raising the Roof, our host Nick Atkin is joined by Kate Henderson Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation and Steve EllardYorkshire Housing's Director of Assets and Sustainability, to talk about our role in tackling the cli

Apr 26, 2023 • 36min
Regulation
In this episode of Raising the Roof, we take on regulation in social housing. Nick Atkin is joined by Gavin Smart, CEO at Chartered Institute of Housing and Laura Magezi, Policy Leader at National Hou

Apr 4, 2023 • 42min
Workplace wellbeing - empowering employees to live their best lives
In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick Atkin is joined by Professor Cary Cooper a world leading expert on wellbeing and 50th Anniversary Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, and Marie

Jan 18, 2023 • 37min
Recruitment
In this episode of Raising the Roof, we’re joined by Suresh Lal from Odgers Interim, James Leighton from Andersen James Group and Yorkshire Housing's Sarah Hutchinson to discuss how to attract new talent and retain the best people.
Find us:
Website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk
Twitter: @yhousing
LinkedIn: Yorkshire Housing

Oct 19, 2022 • 37min
The cultural truth... ED&I
In this episode of Raising the Roof, we’re joined by Lucy Malarkey, Managing Director of Women in Social Housing (WISH) and Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions to discuss equality, diversity

Sep 20, 2022 • 38min
Reputation and stigma
On the podcast, guests Martin Hilditch, Alistair McIntosh, and Susan Godbold discuss social housing stigma and reputation. Topics include challenges in maintaining property standards, proposed amendments to enhance regulations, impacts of rent caps, barriers in trust between providers and tenants, and empowering frontline workers for organizational improvement.