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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.

From Industry to Westminster: Why the Right Relationships Still Move Things Forward

From Industry to Westminster: Why the Right Relationships Still Move Things Forward

AI can map Westminster. It cannot make Westminster trust you We live in an age where technology can identify almost anyone we might want to speak to, AI...

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Is This The New ROI Test for Membership?

Is This The New ROI Test for Membership?

From “What Do Members Get?” to “What Changed Because They Joined?” Is this the new ROI test for Membership? Arguably, member value is no longer about what...

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Policy, Public Affairs, Comms… or All Three?

Policy, Public Affairs, Comms… or All Three?

The rise of the hybrid hire in the membership sector The lines between Policy, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs and Communications have been blurring for...

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Would You Reject Your Best Employee of 2030, Today?

Would You Reject Your Best Employee of 2030, Today?

Would tomorrow’s talent make today’s shortlist? The skills membership organisations need are changing faster than the way many of us hire. If the person...

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The Visibility Gap: Who Gets Ahead, and Who Gets Overlooked?

The Visibility Gap: Who Gets Ahead, and Who Gets Overlooked?

If nobody sees your best work, does it still count? Every membership organisation has someone who quietly gets things done. They know the members,...

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Don't Let Q4 Catch You Off Guard: 8 Things Membership Organisations Should Be Planning This Summer

Don't Let Q4 Catch You Off Guard: 8 Things Membership Organisations Should Be Planning This Summer

Practical tips to get ahead before Q4, from strengthening member engagement to planning your workforce. For many membership organisations, summer brings a...

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Need to Recruit a Permanent Role Quickly? Here's How to Supercharge Your Recruitment Process in the Membership Sector

Need to Recruit a Permanent Role Quickly? Here's How to Supercharge Your Recruitment Process in the Membership Sector

When a key employee resigns, the clock starts ticking. Every week a permanent role remains vacant can mean increased pressure on your existing team,...

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The "Accidental Manager" Challenge in the Membership Sector

Is management aprofession in its own right in the membership sector? Promoting a brilliant specialist into management can feel like the obvious next step....

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The 5 Questions Every Membership Leader Should Be Asking About AI

The 5 Questions Every Membership Leader Should Be Asking About AI

AI is changing the membership sector, but success will depend on how leaders develop their people and create greater value for members. AI is...

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Beyond Active Job Seekers: Accessing the Membership Sector's Passive Talent

Beyond Active Job Seekers: Accessing the Membership Sector's Passive Talent

Why 'not looking' doesn't mean 'not interested' The best membership hires often begin with a conversation, because the strongest candidates are usually...

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What Should a Recruitment Partner Be Doing That AI Can't?

What Should a Recruitment Partner Be Doing That AI Can't?

AI is changing recruitment, but sector expertise, trusted relationships and human judgement remain the difference between filling a vacancy and making the...

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Preparing for Pay Transparency: A Practical Guide for Membership Organisations

Preparing for Pay Transparency: A Practical Guide for Membership Organisations

Pay transparency is coming. Here's how membership organisations can prepare with confidence, create fairer pay practices and be ready for what's next. For...

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