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Connex welcomes New Street Consulting Group as a new Knowledge Partner
Connex Leadership Networks has announced New Street Consulting Group (NSCG) as its people advisory knowledge partner. This strategic partnership
What Can Housing Learn From The Will Smith Incident?
The most recent Academy Awards was more than just an Awards show. It became a cultural touchpoint because of
Showing Up as #MyWholeSelf: Why Authenticity Is the Key to Career Success
Last Friday the hashtag #mywholeself was trending on LinkedIn, a much-needed campaign advocating that as individuals we shouldn’t have to leave
The Power of Honest Conversations About Race, Equity, and Inclusion
Our activities are wide-ranging here at Connex, but one of the key topics that we’ve consistently been working on
What Have We Learned from ‘The Great Resignation’?
It feels like we’ve all had to reckon with the reality of our work choices over the past 24
Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy and the Impact of COVID-19 on GEM Communities
We are two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and unfortunately, we are not out of the woods just yet.
The Journey to Net-Zero: How Housing Organisations Can Play Their Part
The UK government has been making a lot of bold claims in recent years about their intention to reach
2022: What to Expect for the Housing Sector
Just a few days ago, the Secretary of State of Levelling-Up, Housing, and Communities made an announcement concerning a
#BAMEOVER: Why We’re Changing the Name of the BAME Leadership Network
Words are powerful. And the connotations that they deliver make a significant difference to how we view the world
Guest Blog: The Burnout Revolution
There is a revolution coming from businesses who are starting to understand that workplace development on burnout is essential.
It’s Our Birthday! Connex Leadership Networks Turns One
This feels surreal to be writing this right now, but it’s true! Connex Leadership Networks is officially one year
Honest Conversations: The Ethnicity Pay Gap
Here at Connex, we’ve always sought to tackle inequality within the social housing sector as we drive towards a
Celebrating Black History Month
October is upon us, and with it – starts the celebration of Black History Month. The entire month is
Fostering and Developing the Next Generation of Leaders in Housing
Ever since I started as a young graduate in housing (I’m talking 1990s), we’ve been having the same conversation
Punks with a Purpose (Could This Happen in Housing?)
Leading with Integrity (Part 1) Over the past couple of years we’ve seen an alarming number of internal (and
Guest Blog: The Building Safety Bill – Take 2
Some readers may recall attending Birketts’ Autumn Social Housing Webinar in October last year when we picked -through the
Guest Blog: Our people’s part in creating sustainable goals
A history of sustainability The Sureserve Group of businesses has worked in people’s homes for over 30 years, installing
Lessons from the Top: What I Learned in My First Year as a Chief Executive
There are two ways to learn from mistakes in life. You can make them yourselves and suffer the consequences,
Driving Organisational Success Through Inclusive Leadership
Every business, no matter the size, is constantly looking for that next competitive advantage. What is the next edge
Guest Blog: Impostor Syndrome or how Sigourney Weaver taught me how to stop fearing success
What would you answer to these questions which are part of a standard psychological test to investigate whether you
The Rise of Executive Imposter Syndrome
The human mind is a curious thing. Every day we are engaged in the real world with a thousand
