Time flies when you’re having fun and 2019 has certainly flown by for the team at Inspire HQ. As …
Critical Thinking at Work – Be Skeptical, Humble and Curious
As we’re hurtling through the final weeks leading into Christmas, businesses have been frantically trying to get everything done before …
Why Won’t Staff Do As They’re Told?
Coaching vs Telling Tell me if this is how you would describe your people: self-sufficient, use their initiative, confident …
Probationary Periods: Don’t set and forget
An employee’s probationary period is not the employer’s “get out of jail free card” to terminate employment. However, many …
What is the Best Way to Give Staff Feedback? 6 Business Leaders Share Their Advice
At the heart of all personal and professional development is feedback. It can have a significant impact on your employee’s …
5 tips for onboarding your new employee
Onboarding a new employee is often harder than you initially think. Getting it right is an investment of time and …
No 1. Way to Stop Negativity at Work
In general terms, I think I am a pretty good team player. I’m usually positive, get along with others and …
Are you an interview over-sharer?
How much information should you provide about yourself in an interview? It’s a fine line between not providing enough information …
Good culture starts with a hello
Workplace culture drives our success in business. Poor culture leads to high staff turnover, disengaged and unmotivated employees which in …
Eating the frog – productivity
Mark Twain famously said that if the first thing you do in the morning is eat a live frog, you …
Ghosting – It’s bad for your reputation and for business
Ghosting is on the rise when it comes to recruitment and employment and it’s not a pleasant experience for anyone …
What business leaders can learn from Jacinda Ardern
In the wake of the Christchurch tragedy, New Zealand has felt the eyes of the world upon them. None more …