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Who are your women in housing role models?
On International Women’s Day, we have been asking you to name your women in housing role models. The response has been immense.
Our editor Emma Maier this morning took to Twitter to ask you to name your women in housing role models:
OK #ukhousing: on #IWD2018 it’s time to #PressforProgress. Let’s get naming our women in housing role models. Someone who has inspired/supported you, achieved great things and/or is an expert we should hear more from. #ukhousingwomen
— Emma Maier (@EmmaMaier)
(and maybe nominate them @womeninhousing!) pic.twitter.com/4JSpxMwtyZOK #ukhousing: on #IWD2018 it's time to #PressforProgress. Let's get naming our women in housing role models. Someone who has inspired/supported you, achieved great things and/or is an expert we should hear more from. #ukhousingwomen
— Emma Maier (@EmmaMaier) March 8, 2018
(and maybe nominate them @womeninhousing!) pic.twitter.com/4JSpxMwtyZ
Here are some of your responses:
Many of mine aren’t on Twitter! But there are those that inspired me to be better than I thought I was @rachelcathedral and Sharon Guest @LonghurstGroup those that inspired me to join @natfednews @GillCSPayne @natfedRuth & those that keep me sane @RuthWson @natfedKate & others!
— (((Helen Greig))) (@helengreig6)Many of mine aren't on Twitter! But there are those that inspired me to be better than I thought I was @rachelcathedral and Sharon Guest @LonghurstGroup those that inspired me to join @natfednews @GillCSPayne @natfedRuth & those that keep me sane @RuthWson @natfedKate & others!
— (((Helen Greig))) (@helengreig6) March 8, 2018
Oh if you insist...! Alanna Irving, Cherelle Dyce & Chantelle Miller of @TuntumHA as the next generation of leaders, Paula Martin & Stevie Wild of @action_housing as the most motivated peoplr ever & perpetual stubbornness in the face of hostility! So many - could go on all day!
— (((Helen Greig))) (@helengreig6)Oh if you insist...! Alanna Irving, Cherelle Dyce & Chantelle Miller of @TuntumHA as the next generation of leaders, Paula Martin & Stevie Wild of @action_housing as the most motivated peoplr ever & perpetual stubbornness in the face of hostility! So many - could go on all day!
— (((Helen Greig))) (@helengreig6) March 8, 2018
The support, love & all over awesomeness of @Alison_Inman @BarbaraSpicer15 @JASBar @EmmaMaier @eviecopland @KGilly9 @SwannAmanda @chirpy_kelly @Marilyn_DiCara @pollyn1 @lindsayfelstead @HelenCollins12 needs to be celebrated #IWD2018
— Amy Nettleton (@amynettleton1)The support, love & all over awesomeness of @Alison_Inman @BarbaraSpicer15 @JASBar @EmmaMaier @eviecopland @KGilly9 @SwannAmanda @chirpy_kelly @Marilyn_DiCara @pollyn1 @lindsayfelstead @HelenCollins12 needs to be celebrated #IWD2018
— Amy Nettleton (@amynettleton1) March 8, 2018
For me @kelda_kelly I mean what would I do without you 😍. @AishaTeeSharif you amaze me ever day. @Vcw1973Vicki only known you a short time but WOW! @PhiloAzu You absolutely rock. @louamarie since the day I met you could see you were a ⭐️ @nicolejacobsST You are my rock ❤️
— Gudrun Burnet (@GudrunBurnet)For me @kelda_kelly I mean what would I do without you \uD83D\uDE0D. @AishaTeeSharif you amaze me ever day. @Vcw1973Vicki only known you a short time but WOW! @PhiloAzu You absolutely rock. @louamarie since the day I met you could see you were a ⭐️ @nicolejacobsST You are my rock ❤️
— Gudrun Burnet (@GudrunBurnet) March 8, 2018
@GudrunBurnet you inspired me from day 1! Have an amazing day 😘
— vicki watts (@Vcw1973Vicki)@GudrunBurnet you inspired me from day 1! Have an amazing day \uD83D\uDE18
— vicki watts (@Vcw1973Vicki) March 8, 2018
A woman not in #ukHousing my inspirational 2 year old niece Phoebe 🙌🏻 t.co/mBOlOtSDcA just some of my #womeninhousing inspirations @Alison_Inman @Bushbell @HoultElly @eviecopland @Cheryl_Tracy1 @GudrunBurnet @TPASJenny @StephaniDavis2 #heroes
— Adam Clark 🐝 (@adclarkie)A woman not in #ukHousing my inspirational 2 year old niece Phoebe \uD83D\uDE4C\uD83C\uDFFB https://t.co/mBOlOtSDcA just some of my #womeninhousing inspirations @Alison_Inman @Bushbell @HoultElly @eviecopland @Cheryl_Tracy1 @GudrunBurnet @TPASJenny @StephaniDavis2 #heroes
— Adam Clark \uD83D\uDC1D (@adclarkie) March 8, 2018
There are so many, but @Alison_Inman @GudrunBurnet @JanineGreenASB @SusieRogers12 Jennifer Bennett @CapsticksSH @MelanieReesCIH all do a cracking job in housing!! Of course, my wife and 3 daughters also inspire me and support me in my role too!#internationalwomensday
— Chris Grose (@Chris_Grose)There are so many, but @Alison_Inman @GudrunBurnet @JanineGreenASB @SusieRogers12 Jennifer Bennett @CapsticksSH @MelanieReesCIH all do a cracking job in housing!! Of course, my wife and 3 daughters also inspire me and support me in my role too!#internationalwomensday
— Chris Grose (@Chris_Grose) March 8, 2018
Fortunate to have Group Chair Nicola Inchbald, Chair of the housing association @rachel_lathan and @Rooftop_Housing Exec with @LauraKCrabb @Julianacrowe and Caroline Dykes
— Boris Worrall (@BorisJWorrall)Fortunate to have Group Chair Nicola Inchbald, Chair of the housing association @rachel_lathan and @Rooftop_Housing Exec with @LauraKCrabb @Julianacrowe and Caroline Dykes
— Boris Worrall (@BorisJWorrall) March 8, 2018
Many amazing people out there. My particular shoutouts to: @AnneAshworth @annespack @ggilmorekf @geeta_nanda @KateDaviesNHHT @Yolande_Barnes @RachelAFisher Jennie Daly @TaylorWimpey @HelenCollins12 @RuthMCooke
— Susan Emmett (@Saemmett)Many amazing people out there. My particular shoutouts to: @AnneAshworth @annespack @ggilmorekf @geeta_nanda @KateDaviesNHHT @Yolande_Barnes @RachelAFisher Jennie Daly @TaylorWimpey @HelenCollins12 @RuthMCooke
— Susan Emmett (@Saemmett) March 8, 2018
Thank you. But @Saemmett should also be on list!
— Anne Ashworth (@AnneAshworth)Thank you. But @Saemmett should also be on list!
— Anne Ashworth (@AnneAshworth) March 8, 2018
@SarahRileyGP is my housing role model. Consistently does what she believes is fair, right and inclusive. Works so hard for those in need and generally a fantastic person! ❤️ #iwd2018 #pressforprogress #womeninhousing #ukhousing
— Jordane Shaw (@natfedjordane)@SarahRileyGP is my housing role model. Consistently does what she believes is fair, right and inclusive. Works so hard for those in need and generally a fantastic person! ❤️ #iwd2018 #pressforprogress #womeninhousing #ukhousing
— Jordane Shaw (@natfedjordane) March 8, 2018
And @Luzu1 who was my first real mentor in housing and taught me how to manage the wild world of housing management in Salford! #iwd2018
— Jordane Shaw (@natfedjordane)And @Luzu1 who was my first real mentor in housing and taught me how to manage the wild world of housing management in Salford! #iwd2018
— Jordane Shaw (@natfedjordane) March 8, 2018
And finally all of my @natfednews colleagues who have supported and inspired me with their absolute brilliance @SaranyaKog @HelenRow @Amy9B9 @natfedRuth @natfedVicki @GillCSPayne @sarahjanegay @mrshelencollins @natfedKatie @RebeccaMurphy7 @Lucy_Grove (...and SO many more!)
— Jordane Shaw (@natfedjordane)And finally all of my @natfednews colleagues who have supported and inspired me with their absolute brilliance @SaranyaKog @HelenRow @Amy9B9 @natfedRuth @natfedVicki @GillCSPayne @sarahjanegay @mrshelencollins @natfedKatie @RebeccaMurphy7 @Lucy_Grove (...and SO many more!)
— Jordane Shaw (@natfedjordane) March 8, 2018
My list is endless but to name just a few @RanceRebecca @TPASJenny Jacquie Beacroft @Alison_Inman @amyes_ca @CathOwst @janeblackburn71 @janewarnes @GemmaTrowbridge @veal_samantha @PenniConnectIn & all the great women @NSHomes @Gedling_Homes @NewCharterGroup @DerwentLiving
— Lynn Clayton (@LynnC0924)My list is endless but to name just a few @RanceRebecca @TPASJenny Jacquie Beacroft @Alison_Inman @amyes_ca @CathOwst @janeblackburn71 @janewarnes @GemmaTrowbridge @veal_samantha @PenniConnectIn & all the great women @NSHomes @Gedling_Homes @NewCharterGroup @DerwentLiving
— Lynn Clayton (@LynnC0924) March 8, 2018
Far too many to mention but here’s a few that have helped and inspired me along the way @mel_smith17 @mmeldrum71 @lyha_LisaP @CLGitsham @JillAllcoat @rebeccac_CIH @MelanieReesCIH @Alison_Inman @pennyg1234 @kelda_kelly @HelenBrindleyHG @loutay61 @LittleLoraWood @gem_stockdale 👏🏻 t.co/lMfz0OiYFW
— Stephanie Kelley (@StephKelleyCIH)Far too many to mention but here's a few that have helped and inspired me along the way @mel_smith17 @mmeldrum71 @lyha_LisaP @CLGitsham @JillAllcoat @rebeccac_CIH @MelanieReesCIH @Alison_Inman @pennyg1234 @kelda_kelly @HelenBrindleyHG @loutay61 @LittleLoraWood @gem_stockdale \uD83D\uDC4F\uD83C\uDFFB https://t.co/lMfz0OiYFW
— Stephanie Kelley (@StephKelleyCIH) March 8, 2018
Here are a few, but too many to mention @karenarmi @eviecopland @Cheryl_Tracy1 @Alison_Inman @optivokate @fabrickated @GudrunBurnet @clare_mayo @gem_stockdale @loutay61 @Hollypop @edenbailey7 @NatashaJarratt @Bushbell @EmmaMaier @katejeffreys
— Elly Hoult (@HoultElly)Here are a few, but too many to mention @karenarmi @eviecopland @Cheryl_Tracy1 @Alison_Inman @optivokate @fabrickated @GudrunBurnet @clare_mayo @gem_stockdale @loutay61 @Hollypop @edenbailey7 @NatashaJarratt @Bushbell @EmmaMaier @katejeffreys
— Elly Hoult (@HoultElly) March 8, 2018
So on #IWD2018 my #ukhousingwomen role models are @HabintegMcGill @Alison_Inman @MaireadACarroll @bluedeb527 all have inspired me at various times in my housing career and lead the way for women in #ukhousing. Thank you!
— David Halliwell (@davidhalliwell4)So on #IWD2018 my #ukhousingwomen role models are @HabintegMcGill @Alison_Inman @MaireadACarroll @bluedeb527 all have inspired me at various times in my housing career and lead the way for women in #ukhousing. Thank you!
— David Halliwell (@davidhalliwell4) March 8, 2018
I’ve worked with dedicated & inspiring women who are passionate about #HDNMentoring Thank you @suewaterall1 @HancockJuliet @YvonneHousing @CommunityMentor Camilla Veale, Beverley Ropley Hylton, Gill Cook @HDN_UK @salliebridgen @Alison_B2
— Kam Urwin (@KamUrwin)I've worked with dedicated & inspiring women who are passionate about #HDNMentoring Thank you @suewaterall1 @HancockJuliet @YvonneHousing @CommunityMentor Camilla Veale, Beverley Ropley Hylton, Gill Cook @HDN_UK @salliebridgen @Alison_B2
— Kam Urwin (@KamUrwin) March 8, 2018
Susan Hickey, CFO @PeabodyLDN.
— Eleanor James (@Eleanor_R_James)Susan Hickey, CFO @PeabodyLDN.
— Eleanor James (@Eleanor_R_James) March 8, 2018
Women in Housing Awards opens for entries
The Women in Housing Awards opened for nominations on International Women’s Day, with six extra categories.
The 2018 awards will be the first organised by Inside Housing, and will be delivered in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). Women in Social Housing (Wish) continue to partner the awards.
New categories include woman of the year, finance professional of the year, social media influencer, HR team of the year and employer of the year.
The awards are open for entries at www.womeninhousingawards.co.uk until 11 May. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at Lancashire County Cricket Club in Manchester on 11 October.
Read more about International Women's Day
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We must all play a part in supporting women and pushing diversity International Women’s Day is a reminder that we still have work to do to support women in our organisations and our communities, says Terrie Alafat
Promoting diversity must be at the heart of our corporate strategies A century on from women gaining the vote, the diversity battle is far from won, says Bjorn Howard
Inclusive Futures
Inside Housing’s Inclusive Futures campaign aims to promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
We are pledging to publish diversity audits of our own coverage.
We are also committed to proactively promoting positive role models.
We will do this through the pages of Inside Housing. But we will also seek to support other publications and events organisations to be more inclusive.
Our Inclusive Futures Bureau will provide a database of speakers and commentators from all backgrounds, for use by all media organisations.
We are also challenging readers to take five clear steps to promote diversity, informed by the Chartered Institute of Housing’s diversity commission and the Leadership 2025 project.
INSIDE HOUSING’S PLEDGES
We will take proactive steps to promote positive role models from under-represented groups and provide information to support change.
We pledge to:
Publish diversity audits: We will audit the diversity of the commentators we feature. We will formalise this process and publish the results for future audits twice a year.
Promote role models: We will work to highlight leading lights from specific under-represented groups, starting in early 2018 with our new BME Leaders List.
Launch Inclusive Futures Bureau: We will work with the sector to compile a database of speakers, commentators and experts from under-represented groups. The bureau will be available to events organisers, media outlets and publications to support them to better represent the talent in the sector.
Take forward the Women in Housing Awards: Inside Housing has taken on these successful awards and will work to grow and develop them.
Convene Inclusive Futures Summit: Our new high-level event will support organisations to develop and implement strategies to become more diverse and inclusive.
THE INCLUSIVE FUTURES CHALLENGE
Inside Housing calls on organisations to sign up to an inclusive future by taking five steps:
Prioritise diversity and inclusion at the top: commitment and persistence from chief executives, directors and chairs in setting goals and monitoring progress.
Collect data on the diversity of your board, leadership and total workforce and publish annually with your annual report. Consider gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, age, and representation of tenants on the board.
Set aspirational targets for recruitment to the executive team, board and committees from under-represented groups.
Challenge recruiting staff and agencies to ensure that all shortlists include candidates from under-represented groups.
Make diversity and inclusion a core theme in your talent management strategy to ensure you support people from under-represented groups to progress their careers.
