The MemberWise ‘Harnessing the Web’ Research Report 2015' highlighted some of the key challenges facing membership organisations and associations as they continue to invest in technology change and integrate digital with back office functions whilst delivering products and services members want, for the lowest possible cost. It’s hardly any wonder that the pace of change [...]
Author: Shannon Dority, Marketing Executive Abacus eMedia. Providing a valuable and engaging member experience remains a top priority for all membership organisations and associations, but there is no doubt the disruption caused by the growth in digital technology has presented a challenge in delivering this effectively. A common trend we have seen with our member [...]
Author: Susie Kay, MD of The Professionalism Group and a MemberWise Ambassador. Choosing a consultant from the sector makes a lot of sense. In a recent article The Guardian printed a lurid piece in their Voluntary Sector Network, as part of their ‘Confessions of a charity professional’ series, supposedly written by an individual who told [...]
MemberWise is delighted to introduce Dominique Lowenthal who is the Head of Professional Development at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and has a wealth of experience of using education pedagogy in adult learning, technology and change management techniques to achieve organisational aims. If you like adventure then where better to be, [...]
Author: Amanda Rosewarne, Director of CPD Accreditation and Research, The CPD Standards Office E-Learning platforms and micro-learning tools may be quick ways for your employees to learn but we believe at the CPD Standards Office, training must still remain high quality in order to make online learning strategies effective. Search, click, and learn The rise [...]
Author: Samantha Johnston, Consultant for TPP Education & Training. There’s currently a big focus on e-learning and e-assessment in membership bodies. Not only does an online education platform mean that an organisation is more “up to date”, it also directly results in increased revenue and student numbers, as it means that distance learning both nationally and [...]
Author: Amy Paxton, Manager & Senior Legal Advisor at Croner It is essential that you get the right candidate as recruitment can be a costly and time-consuming business. There’s also legislation governing discrimination that employers need to be mindful of to avoid future claims of unlawful discrimination. Essentially, to avoid unlawful discrimination claims, employers should [...]
Author: Kristina Preston, Senior Consultant, TPP Education & Training, at TPP Recruitment, the charity recruitment specialists. Sourcing candidates from outside the sector The big story in the membership sector over the last few years has been the rise of digital and how organisations have had to evolve to meet their members’ changing expectations. Members want [...]
I am delighted to introduce Steve Othen FIRP, Head of HR & Projects at Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). Let’s hear what Steve has to say on this critical topic. Stop recruiting like a membership body (Opinion Piece by Steve Othen) Over 70% of global CEOs say that a shortage of skills is a big [...]
Author: Olivia Widdop, Social Media and Events Manager at Glisser Fear grips us all. Whether it is rational or irrational, most of us are afraid of something. Arachnophobia, claustrophobia, and even technophobia – no points for guessing what that’s a fear of. Yet just as the solution to overcoming many of the more common fears [...]
