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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.

Members Rarely Leave Because of One Big Moment

Members Rarely Leave Because of One Big Moment

Is one of the biggest misconceptions in the membership sector that members leave because something goes wrong? Occasionally they do. More often, nothing...

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The Talent Questions Every Head of Department Should Be Asking This Year

The Talent Questions Every Head of Department Should Be Asking This Year

Every department is evolving. The opportunity lies in building a team that's ready for what's next. Every Head of Department has a responsibility that...

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What the Extension of Local Skills Improvement Plans Means for Membership Organisations

What the Extension of Local Skills Improvement Plans Means for Membership Organisations

The UK Governmenthas backed Local Skills Improvement Plans until 2029. Here's why membership organisations should take notice. The Government has...

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Is Your Membership Organisation Re-Structuring?

Is Your Membership Organisation Re-Structuring?

10 ways to keep your people engaged, your organisation moving forward and your members at the centre of every decision Restructures are rarely just about...

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5 Signs Your Finance Team Needs New Skills to Support Your Members, Not Just Your Numbers

5 Signs Your Finance Team Needs New Skills to Support Your Members, Not Just Your Numbers

As membership organisations diversify and evolve, finance teams are becoming central to long-term success. From commercial diversification and AI to...

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The Hidden Cost of Delaying a Membership Hire

The Hidden Cost of Delaying a Membership Hire

Waiting to recruit can feel like the sensible option. In reality, it often creates costs that are far greater than the salary you're trying to save. Every...

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Recruitment in the Membership Sector Has Changed More in the Last 12 Months Than the Previous 5 Years

Recruitment in the Membership Sector Has Changed More in the Last 12 Months Than the Previous 5 Years

Recruitment has become a strategic advantage. Is your organisationtreating it that way? The workforce is changing. Candidate expectations are changing....

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Is Devolution About to Change Membership Sector Recruitment Forever?

Is Devolution About to Change Membership Sector Recruitment Forever?

This isn't just a political story. It's a talent story. Why the UK's potential shift towards regional power could re-shape where and how membership...

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The Membership Renewal Checklist: Best Practice for Busy Teams

The Membership Renewal Checklist: Best Practice for Busy Teams

Member renewal season isn't just about renewals. The strongest member renewal campaigns are powered by talented people, clear communication and seamless...

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The Membership Experience Test: What Happens When Half Your Team Is on Holiday?

The Membership Experience Test: What Happens When Half Your Team Is on Holiday?

A practical guide: your members won't stop needing support just because it's summer. Summer brings a welcome opportunity for staff to take a well-earned...

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The Summer Hiring Myth

The Summer Hiring Myth

Out of office, not out of top talent. Calendars become harder to coordinate. Out of Office messages start appearing. Recruitment plans get pushed back....

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Political Change, Strategic Opportunity: How Membership Organisations Can Lead Through Uncertainty

Political Change, Strategic Opportunity: How Membership Organisations Can Lead Through Uncertainty

Lobbying, leadership and talent during political change With the dust settling on Keir Starmer's recent resignation as both Prime Minister and Leader of...

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