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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.

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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The Hardest Leadership Decision: Promote or Recruit?

The Hardest Leadership Decision: Promote or Recruit?

The real question isn't who deserves the role,it's what your organisation needs next. Few leadership decisions for any membership organsiation have the...

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Thinking About Recruiting This Summer? Here's Why Starting Early Can Help

Thinking About Recruiting This Summer? Here's Why Starting Early Can Help

What summer really means for recruitment in the membership sector. Every June, we find ourselves having the same conversation with membership...

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Could a Fractional Hire Be the Answer to Your Skills Gap?

Could a Fractional Hire Be the Answer to Your Skills Gap?

Need the skills, not the headcount? Why more membership organisations are adding fractional talent to their workforce mix. For years, the traditional...

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Imposter Syndrome in Membership: The Hidden Challenge We Need to Talk About

Imposter Syndrome in Membership: The Hidden Challenge We Need to Talk About

Different job titles and generations, same inner critic? "Confidence isn't walking into a room believing you're better than everyone else. It's walking in...

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