At a ceremony in Manchester, colleagues from The Sovini Group were presented with the ‘Best Approach to Diversity and Inclusion’ accolade by Northern Housing Awards.
The Sovini Group promote a culture of valuing and celebrating diversity.
Inclusion is ingrained in the culture of the organisation, and everyone understands that they have a role to play, supporting the Group’s vision to create a better future for their customers, colleagues and communities.
The Northern Housing Awards showcase the very best of UK housing and organisations that are delivering high-quality homes and services, sharing innovative and exceptional work that is transforming people’s lives.
The Sovini Group provides construction, property and facilities services to the public, not-for-profit and private sectors.
The Group’s end-to-end service spans the property and construction supply chain with profits reinvested to build new homes and support local communities.
Group CEO Roy Williams said: “We are delighted to have been recognised as a leader in our sector for creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
“We are incredibly proud of our rich heritage and believe our workforce should be representative of the communities we serve.
“We are passionate about promoting a culture that celebrates diversity, where all colleagues can truly be themselves.
Judges praised the Group for “leading the way in a sector that has lagged behind for too long, creating a culture of change through highlighting events and tacking previously taboo subjects”.
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