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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.

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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Before You Recruit: Is Your Job Description Already Out of Date?

Before You Recruit: Is Your Job Description Already Out of Date?

The strongest hires start with a job description designed for tomorrow, not yesterday. The best recruitment decisions don't start with advertising a...

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Members Rarely Leave Because of One Big Moment

Members Rarely Leave Because of One Big Moment

Membership isn't lost at renewal. It's built or broken through hundreds of small experiences along the way. 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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