The webinar also explores balancing competing priorities and the challenges of hybrid or home working to most effectively undertake their current role and support their future aspirations. It considers the role of CIH professional standards, qualifications, training and mentoring and includes lots of practical tips.

In this webinar, gain the latest insights and practical guidance to help tenants and residents through the cost of living crisis.

As providers work to support tenants through the cost of living pressures, it is important that we take the opportunity to reflect on areas of good practice and discuss what has worked and how we can plan for next winter.  

Why watch?

• Understand the broader context and how the energy crisis is driving the cost of living crisis.
• Hear from leading experts on the latest insights and guidance on tackling the cost of living crisis.
• Learn from case studies showcasing ways housing providers work in partnership at a local level to support residents.

This webinar will explore how managing voids efficiently and effectively can result in better outcomes for providers and the relationship with the tenants and communities they serve.

Why watch?

• Explore innovative solutions for reducing void
• Hear from experts as they share best-practice examples
• Learn how improved void management can better serve prospective tenants and providers

The past decade has seen a number of conflicts that have triggered humanitarian and refugee crisis across the world. Many Syrian, Afghani and Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the UK and Ireland seeking safety. The arrival of refugees brings with it challenges for housing providers to identify safe and secure accommodation for those fleeing their homeplace.

This session will explore what government, local authorities, housing associations and charities are doing to help provide appropriate accommodation and provision for refugees, migrants, asylum seekers and those with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

Why watch?

• Learn about the increasing risk of refugee and migrant homelessness
• Hear more about the innovative approaches being adopted to prevent homelessness.

In this session you will hear more about strategic housing from a local authority representative and the changing approach to enabling delivery, as well as learning more about good practice and the challenges facing all those involved in delivering affordable housing in the region.

This event is exclusive to CIH members and is particularly relevant to those working in housing associations, local authorities, and partner organisations in the East Midlands and beyond.

Why watch?

• Hear directly about the latest developments in housing policy and practice
• Understand more about the challenges and good practice within different aspects of developing affordable homes in the region

The Better Social Housing Review panel published its report in December, setting out a range of recommendations for the sector to consider.

Why watch?

This session will look at the key recommendations from the Better Social Housing Review and what housing providers can be doing to support next steps.

Session speakers:

• James Prestwich, director of policy and external affairs
• Sarah Dunkerley, director of professional development, at the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Session chair:

• Rachael Williamson, head of policy and external affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing

Asset Management is about so much more than just repairs and maintenance - but what does this commonly used term really mean and how can we do it well? The answer is that we need to actively involve people from across the whole organisation if we are going to tackle the raft of property investment challenges we face.

Why Watch?

This event is exclusive to CIH members and will be particularly relevant to board chairs, board members, local authority councillors and those working in governance-related positions.

In this virtual event, you will:

• Learn from our expert speaker Richard Medley as he guides you through everything you need to know around asset management. 
• Discover new ideas to guide your organisation through the complexities of asset management.
  

Why Watch?

The housing sector in Ireland is going through a period of unprecedented change. Here at CIH Ireland, we want to support our members and ensure they have the relevant skills, knowledge and expertise to face the future of housing and ultimately support their residents.

In this virtual event, you will:

• Find out more about the CIH Professional Standards
• Understand how the standards will apply to you as a housing professional working in the profession
• Learn how your organisation can create learning & development opportunities that will support both talent attraction & retention.

The housing sector knows that it hasn’t always got this right, and with a new proactive consumer standard coming we all need to be thinking about how we build a ‘values-based’ approach with tenants and residents at the heart.

This session will provide an opportunity to explore what ‘good’ looks like when it comes to setting and sustaining a positive and open operating culture that promotes constructive challenge, empathetic response and ensures everyone has a voice.

Why Watch?

• Understand what ‘good’ looks like when setting and supporting a positive and open operating culture
• Learn from the experiences of other landlords on how to encourage and empower constructive challenge and ensure everyone’s voice is heard, putting tenants at the heart of the organisation
• Consider what is needed to drive and sustain meaningful culture change
• Take time out to think about the leadership role you can play.