--- title: Professional Association HR Trends No One is Talking About description: In this blog, we’ll explore professional organization trends that have been flying under the radar. image: https://blog.hiringthing.com/hubfs/pexels-fauxels-3184395.jpg --- [![HiringThing-Teal-Green](https://blog.hiringthing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Graphic%20Elements/Logos/HiringThing-Teal-Green.png?width=1686&height=270&name=HiringThing-Teal-Green.png "HiringThing-Teal-Green")](https://hiringthing.com) Open main menu Close main menu - [Blog](https://blog.hiringthing.com/) - Platform Open the submenu - Products Open the submenu - [Applicant Tracking](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/applicant-tracking-system/) - [Employee Onboarding](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/employee-onboarding/) - [Workflow Management](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/workflow-management/) - Overview Open the submenu - [White Label](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/) - [Partner Experience](https://www.hiringthing.com/partner-experience/) - [Developers](https://www.hiringthing.com/developers/) - [Integrations](https://www.hiringthing.com/integrations/) - [Security](https://www.hiringthing.com/security/) - Solutions Open the submenu - Industries Open the submenu - [HR Technology](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/hr-technology/) - [PEO & ASO](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/hr-organizations/) - [HR Consulting](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/hr-consulting/) - [Staffing](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/staffing/) - [Construction Software](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/construction/) - [Franchise](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/franchise/) - [Associations](https://www.hiringthing.com/white-label/associations/) - Company Open the submenu - [About Us](https://www.hiringthing.com/company/) - [Careers](https://careers.hiringthing.com/) - Compare HiringThing Open the submenu - [HiringThing vs. JazzHR](https://www.hiringthing.com/hiringthing-vs-jazzhr/) - [HiringThing vs. ICIMS](https://www.hiringthing.com/hiringthing-vs-icims/) - [HiringThing vs. GoHire](https://www.hiringthing.com/hiringthing-vs-gohire/) - [Press](https://www.hiringthing.com/company/press/) - [Contact Us](https://www.hiringthing.com/company/contact-us/) - Log In Open the submenu - [Applicant Tracking](https://login.hiringthing.com/users/login) - [Employee Onboarding](https://app.hiringthing-onboarding.com/signup) - [GET STARTED](https://www.hiringthing.com/private-label/discovery) # Professional Association HR Trends No One is Talking About ![Pat Brothwell](https://blog.hiringthing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1621426681866%20(1).jpg?width=45&name=1621426681866%20(1).jpg) [Pat Brothwell](https://blog.hiringthing.com/author/pat-brothwell) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends) ![An Association member discusses professional association trends no one is talking about around a conference table. ](https://blog.hiringthing.com/hubfs/pexels-fauxels-3184395.jpg) Discussions around professional association trends often revolve around established topics like in-person events, industry-specific insights, [DEI](https://blog.hiringthing.com/the-hiringthing-guide-to-dei-recruiting) initiatives, and [attracting younger members](https://blog.hiringthing.com/associations-can-attract-young-members).  However, some other less-covered association trends could help yours become more competitive and lucrative. In this article, we’ll delve into some less-charted territory, exploring professional organization [HR trends](https://blog.hiringthing.com/how-hros-can-increase-revenue) that have been flying under the radar.  ## Professional Association Trends No One is Talking About - [Enabled Hiring](https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends#Enabled-Hiring) - [Increased Digitization](https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends#Increased-digitization) - [Retention Prioritized](https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends#Retention-Prioritized) - [Fostered Networking](https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends#Fostered-Networking) ### Enabled Hiring Hiring is the number one challenge facing businesses across all industries today, and many are looking to associations for help. In fact, [55% of associations](https://go.marketinggeneral.com/l/733823/2022-06-28/2zsc8c) that offer some career or hiring services reported an increase in the use of those services in 2022.  One of the biggest hiring challenges facing businesses is the lack of great technology to help them. The [PwC HR Tech Survey](https://www.pwc.com/us/en/tech-effect/cloud/hr-tech-survey.html) found that finding good recruiting tech was one of the top HR concerns facing businesses today, and [74% of organizations](https://joshbersin.com/2022/04/reccruiting-is-harder-than-it-looks-74-of-companies-underperform/) felt their recruiting strategies and tech underperformed in 2022.  Forward-thinking associations have an opportunity to increase the career and hiring services they offer their members, [providing value](https://blog.hiringthing.com/applicant-tracking-system-myths) and NDR by helping them solve one of their top business challenges. Something we can help with here at HiringThing is getting professional associations set up with their own [white label applicant tracking system](https://blog.hiringthing.com/white-label-applicant-tracking-system-your-ultimate-guide).  An applicant tracking system (ATS) is hiring software built to optimize, automate, and strengthen the hiring process which has been proven to make recruiting easier, faster, and [improves the quality of hires](https://www.getapp.com/hr-employee-management-software/applicant-tracking/#guide).  With our white l and private label modalities, associations purchase our hiring software, outfit it with their branding and any necessary customizations, and then present it as a proprietary solution. Not only does it help associations support their members with their top challenge, but it also helps generate new NDR.  [White labeling](https://blog.hiringthing.com/why-saas-companies-should-white-label) is when a company purchases a SaaS solution from another vendor and brands it as its own. Private labeling—a form of white labeling—takes things a step further and allows the purchasing partner to customize the prebuilt solution to fit their business goals.  We’ve created the report [Private Label Applicant Tracking System: A Strategic Approach to Revenue Generation for Associations](https://www.hiringthing.com/association-strategic-revenue-guide/) to help association professionals understand just what a powerful revenue-generating tool an ATS is.  [![GET THE REPORT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9445952/interactive-160717309806.png)](https://blog.hiringthing.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIhznZKxYCdDMyoehhTTyBZ8xaO8DIbdQcY4YCku9pFiu467OTgwnftd14hPKcm5UpFMALgxFZDSuMCfT0cPNIEVOAzqHhWCSZRdmVjn0nnSRwlhs5G9UNLPxsSz1TfCi45VsdNe5rSpU5PG7FbE3qBGAr5cgzt5VH67FQQVPg0P4nK%2BUnTHJJ%2BedKZKoE9rWHDv8u1Vdmpggg7Lh9QAZ1%2FVR%2FmisK4vBkzGx5t%2FHovznpgOpE5&webInteractiveContentId=160717309806&portalId=9445952) [Back to Top](https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends#Top-of-Page) ### Increased Digitization Headlines keep decrying that “in-person events are back!” and while in-person events and traditional networking certainly have their value, savvy professional associations will continue to offer digitized events, as these are more accessible, efficient, and easier to attend for many of your members, not to mention that the increased digitization forced onto us by the pandemic showcased that there is definitely value in online events. In fact, the virtual events space is anticipated to [grow 21.4%](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/virtual-events-market) from 2022 to 2030.  It’s not just events either. To stay relevant, experts are saying that associations must reexamine the ways they cultivate a professional community, educate, and network, all through a digital lens. While in-person networking, events, and education are often second nature to association professionals, more and more members are looking to further digitize their professional lives. Virtual or hybrid events, online learning modules, both on-demand and in-person webinars, and community message boards, as well as leaning into gamification and personalization on all of these, are popular, and easy, ways associations can start leaning into digitization.  [Back to Top](https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends#Top-of-Page) ### Retention Prioritized While the trending topics are about attracting new association members, and going after younger members, member churn is a big challenge for many professional associations, and retention should be prioritized just as much—or even above—attracting new or younger members.  What should professional associations do? Ensure that customer service and member value are two of your top priorities! [32% of association members](https://blog.raklet.com/membership-churn-how-to-reduce-it-and-retain-members/) are less likely to continue their membership after *just* one bad experience and satisfied members are less likely to cancel their memberships.  Some other strategies to increase retention include: - Collecting member feedback as often as possible. - Consistently analyzing and auditing not only your current offerings but also your processes and communications. - Study high-growth associations and see what they’re doing right. [Back to Top](https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends#Top-of-Page) ### Fostered Networking Member networking helps with member acquisition, retention, and helps your members in their careers and businesses. However, while many associations hold networking events geared towards helping members build networking opportunities, working to foster and strengthen that networking on a more granular level can help differentiate your associations from competitors and provide immense value to your members. Some strategies for fostering—as opposed to just providing—networking opportunities include:  - Planning local meetups but with the addition of an association-approved facilitator. - Hosting casual virtual events, again, with an association-approved facilitator who can personally introduce members they think can benefit from each others’ knowledge or acumen. - Regularly posting prompts that facilitate conversation in member forums, social media, or newsletters. - Encouraging specific collaboration between members. - Holding town hall or panel-style discussions that are even more niche than your organization already is. [Back to Top](https://blog.hiringthing.com/professional-association-trends#Top-of-Page) ## Association Resources - [Solving Association Challenges](https://blog.hiringthing.com/association-challenges#MemberChurn) - [How Associations Can Attract Younger Members](https://blog.hiringthing.com/associations-can-attract-young-members) - [The Best Association Non-Dues Revenue Sources](https://blog.hiringthing.com/best-non-dues-revenue-sources) ### About HiringThing HiringThing is a modern recruiting and employee onboarding platform as a service that creates seamless talent experiences. Our [white label solutions](https://www.hiringthing.com/private-label/)and open API enable HR technology and service providers to offer hiring and onboarding to their clients. Approachable and adaptable, the Hiringthing HR platform empowers anyone, anywhere to build their dream team. ![Pat Brothwell](https://blog.hiringthing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1621426681866%20(1).jpg?width=150&name=1621426681866%20(1).jpg) #### Pat Brothwell [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-brothwell-275b82196/) Pat Brothwell was a Content Marketer at HiringThing, where he created and oversaw the HiringThing Content Strategy. Pat’s long been passionate about democratizing the world of work and ensuring recruiting and hiring is fair and equitable for all. 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