Focus on influencing Scotland - May 2025
Read our latest updates from our policy work in Scotland in our focus on influencing Scotland blog.
Housing talent trends: Preparing today’s teams for tomorrow’s leadership
Shannon Barrett shares insight into housing talent trends and traits to hire in 2025.
Access your member benefits and Knowledge Hub
Learn more about how to access all your member benefits at CIH including the hugely popular Knowledge Hub packed full of content for all topic areas in the housing sector.
Ireland member showcase: Katie Madden
Katie Madden shares insight into her role as head of housing at The Iveagh Trust.
All-in on sustainability: Habodel
Habodel's head of ESG, Jon Daley, shares insight into their steadfast commitment to sustainability.
Hidden perspectives: An interview with new WISH president Crystal Hicks
Unlocked sits down with new WISH president Crystal Hicks to find out more about her 'See Her' campaign and her efforts to get more women into the sector.
Almond Housing’s nine-day fortnight trial — one year on
Unlocked caught up with Almond Housing Association to find out why they're permanently switching to a nine-day fortnight.
Managing vicarious trauma: Practical strategies for social housing professionals
Drawing on her own expertise, Bloom HR's Natalie Carrington explains how social housing professionals can prevent and treat instances of vicarious trauma.
Shining a light on hoarding
In Hoarding Awareness Week, CIH Scotland's policy and practice manager, Ashley Campbell, explores the impact of chronic disorganisation and hoarding, and the need for greater awareness of the condition amongst housing professionals.
Housing Brighton 2025: Time to rebuild
In many ways, Housing Brighton 2025 was a mirror image of last year’s conference. There was, however, one big difference.
Professional standards: Showing better leadership
In this article we learn about what being a leader in housing actually means and how, whether you're a manager or not, you can improve your leadership skills.
View from the governing board: Your May 2025 member update from the chair
Member update from the May 2025 meeting of the CIH board.
Why you should CHOOSE HOUSING
Read how Tavepo ended up working in the housing sector with his career story and CIH experience.
Embedding the professional standards: Hanover Scotland’s commitment to professionalism
Hanover Scotland tell us why they've embedded the professional standards in their organisations to help boost careers in the housing sector and to promote better recruitment.
Leading with purpose: My 25-year journey at Advance
Julie Layton reflects on her 25 years at Advance Housing and Support and the future of supported living.
