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Thank you for checking out our blog page. Our content is all about the most relevant and pressing issues concerning staffing and recruitment in the membership sector.  You'll also find numerous contributions from guest bloggers here.

If you're interested in adding to our blogs by contributing as a guest blogger, please drop Maura, our Marketing Director, an email, we'd love to hear from you.

9 Emerging Membership Trends Set to Transform 2026

9 Emerging Membership Trends Set to Transform 2026

A deep dive into the trends reshaping how membership organisations deliver value, engage members and compete in 2026. Membership organisations across the...

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Don’t Let Your Members Feel the Gap: The Case for Starting Recruitment Early

Don’t Let Your Members Feel the Gap: The Case for Starting Recruitment Early

Start Early, Serve Better: The Financial and Membership Value Case for Proactive Recruitment It happens every year. You’re deep in renewal season, your...

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Why Members Belong and What That Means for the Future of Membership in 2026 and Beyond

Why Members Belong and What That Means for the Future of Membership in 2026 and Beyond

From London to New York, discover how belonging, purpose, and trust are reshaping the future of membership worldwide. From London boardrooms to New York...

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Hiring in the Membership Sector Is Changing Fast – Here’s What 2026 Will Look Like

Hiring in the Membership Sector Is Changing Fast – Here’s What 2026 Will Look Like

Talent Acquisition in 2026: The Trends UK Membership Organisations Can’t Afford to Ignore Recruiting in the membership sector has never been...

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The Top 7 Talent Challenges For Your Membership Organisation In 2026

The Top 7 Talent Challenges For Your Membership Organisation In 2026

People power is the new competitive edge. Isyour membershiporganisation ready? The membership sector is in transition. As member expectations grow, talent...

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UK's Autumn 2025 Budget - How Can Membership Organisations Prepare?

UK's Autumn 2025 Budget - How Can Membership Organisations Prepare?

The Autumn Budget isn’t just about tax and spending – here’s what membership organisations need to prepare for. Whether you’re a trade association,...

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The DMCC Act: What membership organisations need to do

The DMCC Act: What membership organisations need to do

The DMCC Act isn't just for big retailers and tech platforms - here's what membership organisations need to know Whether you’re a professional body, trade...

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Why Learning Is the New Member Loyalty: How Education and Training Drive Member Engagement and Retention

Why Learning Is the New Member Loyalty: How Education and Training Drive Member Engagement and Retention

Why Investing in Education andTraining Talent Is Key to Member Engagement and Retention Across the UK, membership organisations, from professional bodies...

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Why Members Don’t Renew (Even When They Say They Otherwise Love You)

Why Members Don’t Renew (Even When They Say They Otherwise Love You)

What are the quiet drivers behind member churn? Many members don’t actively decide to leave - instead, they slowly fade out of the loop unnoticed. So how...

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The Most Important Marketing Skills for Membership Organisations Going Into 2026

The Most Important Marketing Skills for Membership Organisations Going Into 2026

What do membership organisationsactually need in a marketing team today? Let’s not beat around the bush - membership organisations are under pressure. ...

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From Stability to Sustainability: Why Succession Planning is the Board’s and C-Suite's Most Strategic Tool

From Stability to Sustainability: Why Succession Planning is the Board’s and C-Suite's Most Strategic Tool

Passing the Torch Without Losing the Flame: Succession Planning for Membership CEOs and Boards Leadership change is always going to happen, that’s a...

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Cracking the Code: Top Strategies For Membership Organisations To Tackle The UK Public Affairs Talent Shortage

Cracking the Code: Top Strategies For Membership Organisations To Tackle The UK Public Affairs Talent Shortage

Understanding the UK Public Affairs Talent Shortage: Evidence-Based Strategies for Membership Organisations The UK’s public affairs talent shortage is a...

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