The importance of professional standards in social housing
In this new guest blog, Michael Cameron, chief executive of the Scottish Housing Regulator, reflects on the importance of embedding professionalism throughout organisations.
What’s the problem with First Homes?
CIH policy and practice officer Hannah Keilloh explores First Homes, highlighting some of the frustrations and concerns around the government’s new ‘preferred discounted market tenure’.
Levelling Up White Paper – a Welsh perspective
CIH Cymru national director Matt Dicks explores the detail of what the UK Government's Levelling Up White Paper could mean for Wales.
All you need to know about be bold in your career course
We spoke to course director of Career Innovation, Rosemary McLean to find out more about the online course.
First Homes - what will it mean for rural areas?
Rural housing specialist Jo Lavis explores the findings for the recent Rural Services Network report on First Homes, following a short survey of its local planning authority members.
The quarter-life crisis
Julia Yates looks at what’s behind the quarter-life crisis, and what you can do to support your employees and your organisation as it happens.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion in the housing profession
CIH Scotland national director Callum Chomczuk shares an update on CIH's commitment to build on the rich diversity of every individual in housing.
Here's why mentoring is key to staff retention
Retaining employees is vital to a business’s success and going about it can seem tricky, but here’s why mentoring is the answer to your staff turnover.
Improve diversity and inclusion with mentoring
Find out how you can improve your organisation's diversity and inclusion initiatives with mentoring and reverse mentoring.
Mentoring for mental health in the workplace
Employee well-being is extremely important and should be one of the top priorities of any organisation, see how mentoring can help.
CIH response to building safety announcement
Chartered Institute of Housing head of policy and external affairs Rachael Williamson shares her thoughts following the recent building safety announcement.
What's coming up for housing in 2022?
CIH head of policy and external affairs, Rachael Williamson explores what's on the agenda for the housing industry this year,
Supply chain challenges affecting housing
CIH Cymru student placement reviews the recent findings of Tyfu Tai Cymru research focussing on issues in housing supply chains.
Looking back – The Welsh housing landscape in 2021
CIH Cymru policy and public affairs manager, Matthew Kennedy takes some time to reflect on the past year, and looks forward at what might be for housing in 2022.
Could building social rented homes save the government money?
CIH senior policy officer John Perry and Sam Lister policy and practice officer look back on the social housing sector throughout 2021.
