Bath-based housing association and house-builder Curo has been recognised as an Inside Housing Innovation Index Top Employer, ranked number five in the UK and the highest placed organisation in the South West.
The 2016 Top Employers list includes those housing organisations that outperform the UK norm – an average score from hundreds of UK organisations across all sectors.
This year 45 organisations were recognised on the list.
The scheme highlights housing organisations with a caring, creative and can-do culture that supports innovation in the workplace.
Results are based on staff responses to an in-depth survey carried out by Inside Housing magazine’s research partner Dolphin Index.
Donna Baddeley, Curo Executive Director of Corporate Services, said: “We’re thrilled to be ranked so highly in this national index. There’s a real spirit of innovation at Curo and we’re always ready to explore new ways of working that will give our customers the best possible service, and help us to deliver even more homes for the region.”
Emma Maier, editor-in-chief of Inside Housing magazine said: “Housing providers are facing huge challenges and innovation is crucial to being successful in the future. The results of the 2016 Innovation Index highlight those that are serious about creating a culture that engages employees and supports them to innovate and the organisation to succeed.”
Mark Brown, chief executive of Dolphin Index, said: “We can give our tenants and employees a much better life. People can have much more enjoyable lives at work in ways that drive more successful organisations.”
