Category: Sector Specific

What are organisations doing about housing disrepair claims?
What are disrepair claims? As housing disrepair claims continue to grow, social housing providers are coming under increased pressure to…

Q&A with Jamie Davies on building regulations and fire safety
It is widely acknowledged that the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster, where 71 people lost their lives, is one of the…

Want Cost-Effective and Tailored Training? Go In-House
Did you know that Understanding ModernGov can deliver bespoke tailored training courses on-site at your organisation? As well as our…

Nearly a year on from Grenfell, has fire safety in housing improved?
The issue of fire safety in housing was brought to the public’s attention following the Grenfell Tower tragedy last year,…

Universal Credit leaves thousands in Rent Arrears – What can be done?
Rent Arrears are disruptive and damaging for everyone involved. For tenants who find themselves facing mounting rent arrears, concerns over…

Housing Matters: How can housing associations better deal with disputes and complaints?
In the aftermath of a shocking disaster like the Grenfell Tower fire in London earlier this year, housing association tenants will…

Catch up with the latest developments from our In-House team
As regular readers of the UMG blog will know: the key advantage of UMG In-House training is our focus on…

How are we influenced by an organisation’s culture?
Following the launch of further dates for Enabling Effective Cultural Change in London and Edinburgh, we sat down with course chair and Change…

In-house Training Vs Open Courses: Choosing the best option for your team Part 2
Continued improvement is vital to the success of your organisation. Perhaps you, your colleagues or your whole organisation are facing…

“Fake News” – The New Challenge in Digital Safeguarding
The internet represents an opportunity for learning, connecting and sharing with people all over the world. When the internet and…

Public Sector Apprenticeship Targets – An Opportunity or Inconvenience?
This year the government has introduced dramatic reforms to the apprenticeships landscape. These initiatives aim to support the government’s ambitious…

In-house Training Vs Open Courses: Choosing the Best Option for your Team (Part 1)
Investing in the continued learning and development of your staff is of paramount importance to ensure staff engagement, productivity and…

Change Behaviour through Social Marketing
Understanding what influences human reaction could improve health outcomes and more… With the NHS coming under increased pressure, more responsibility…

What’s In-House Training All About?
In the last three years, Understanding ModernGov has delivered training In-House and on-site for over 170 clients. With In-House training…