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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.

The Candidate Said No. Here's What That Really Tells You.

The Candidate Said No. Here's What That Really Tells You.

You found the right candidate. They said no. What went wrong, and could specialist recruitment insight have made the difference? You've gone directly to...

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The Membership Sector Wants Commercial Minds. Where Do They Come From?

The Membership Sector Wants Commercial Minds. Where Do They Come From?

Everyone's increasingly expectedto start thinking commercially in membership. But what does that actually mean? Commercial thinking is becoming part of...

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Has The Road To The Top Changed In The Membership Sector?

Has The Road To The Top Changed In The Membership Sector?

Tomorrow's membership leaders may have very different stories to tell. From corporate boardrooms and technology businesses to charities, professional...

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Westminster Has Spoken. Now What Does the Autumn Budget Really Mean for Your Members?

Westminster Has Spoken. Now What Does the Autumn Budget Really Mean for Your Members?

Autumn Budget 2026 - Westminster has spoken From household bills and business rates to apprenticeships, recruitment, AI and the future of UK industry, the...

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January Is Too Late to Start Thinking About January. 10 Reasons to Recruit Now.

January Is Too Late to Start Thinking About January. 10 Reasons to Recruit Now.

New employment rights. A shrinking window to secure talent. And another year of ambitious membership targets. If your 2027 plans depend on having the...

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The £60k Hire That Costs You £100k. Why Specialist Recruitment Could Save You More Than You Think.

The £60k Hire That Costs You £100k. Why Specialist Recruitment Could Save You More Than You Think.

The real cost of recruitment isn't the fee. It's the risk of getting it wrong. An unfilled role, an overstretched team and a hiring decision that doesn't...

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The Membership Personality Test: Are We All Just People People?

The Membership Personality Test: Are We All Just People People?

Is there a typical membership sector personality type? The natural networker, the policy obsessive, the spreadsheet enthusiast and the person who...

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The Membership Career Ladder Is Changing. And the Middle Is Getting Squeezed.

The Membership Career Ladder Is Changing. And the Middle Is Getting Squeezed.

The traditional career ladder is looking increasingly out-dated, and membership organisations may need to rethink what progression really means. AI is...

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The Revenue Opportunity Hiding in Your Membership Database

The Revenue Opportunity Hiding in Your Membership Database

Key reasons why revenue diversification doesn't always mean creating something new Before launching another product, service or member benefit, perhaps...

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What Happens When 20 Years of Membership Sector Knowledge Walks Out the Door.

What Happens When 20 Years of Membership Sector Knowledge Walks Out the Door.

Some knowledge only becomes visible when it's gone. Every membership organisation has people who seem to know absolutely everything. So, what happens when...

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Is Your 2027 Recruitment Budget for the People You Need, or for the People You've Always Had?

Is Your 2027 Recruitment Budget for the People You Need, or for the People You've Always Had?

You're planning next year's recruitment budget, but are you planning for the people and skills your organisation will actually need? October is...

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The Autumn Budget 2026: What Will It Mean for the Membership Sector, Your Members and the Talent You Need?

The Autumn Budget 2026: What Will It Mean for the Membership Sector, Your Members and the Talent You Need?

What could the Autumn Budget mean for your members, your organisation and the skills you'll need in 2027? With the next UK Budget approaching on the 28th...

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