In this episode of Storylinking, Rich Green (Commercial Director at Madgex) and host Tom Lietz dive into the results of the 2024 Wiley Society Member Survey. Together, they unpack the survey's findings on career development within associations, highlighting a pressing issue: the gap between members' expectations for career advancement and the support they actually receive. Rich, an innovator in job boards and career center solutions, shares his perspective on how associations can adapt to better meet members' needs by prioritizing career services, networking opportunities, and professional growth.

The conversation reveals how career support impacts member engagement, retention, and satisfaction, offering actionable strategies for association and community leaders to bridge this gap. Tom and Rich also discuss the role of storytelling in strengthening community connections and empowering individuals within the association framework.

Contact our guest, Rich Green, at [email protected]

Learn more about Madgex and the 2024 Wiley Society Member Survey:

• https://madgex.com/
• https://www.wiley.com/en-us/network/publishing/societies/member-engagement/how-career-support-powers-satisfaction-and-engagement-in-society

Check out more from Storylinking:

• https://storylinking.com/blog/ep05 (read more about this episode)
• https://storylinking.com (the full show site)

Key moments from this episode:

00:52 Exploring the 2024 Wiley Society Member Survey

01:43 Rich Green's Career Journey

04:49 Insights from the Wiley Society Member Survey

07:22 The Disconnect Between Career Development and Member Satisfaction

14:37 Strategies for Associations to Enhance Career Development

19:25 The Role of Employer Branding in Career Development

21:15 The Future of Community and Career Development

35:38 Considering the Story of our Work