As the world of work continues to change at a rapid pace, keeping up to date with employee legislation, human resource practices, employee engagement initiatives, and best practice trends (just to name a few) can keep you awake at night and take you away from what you do best in your business. It can be […]
10 Years – 10 Lessons in Business (Part 2)
We’ve been celebrating 10 years in business this month, as in October 2013 I took the plunge and started Inspire HQ. It was the year Hawthorn defeated Fremantle by 15 points in the AFL Grand Final. Selfies were trending and the word Selfie was added to the Oxford Dictionary. The median age in Victoria was […]
10 Years – 10 Lessons in Business
Monday 16th September 2013. Ten years on I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was the day I resigned from my stable, secure job to start my own business. I remember driving to Geelong, walking into my manager’s office, my hand shaking as I held out my letter of resignation, my voice unsteady […]
Finding Meaningful Work: The Power of a Why, Mission and Values
It wasn’t until I started Inspire HQ and started building a team that I realised the importance of a company why (vision), mission and values. I certainly don’t recall learning about the importance of them when I completed my HR studies – although that was some time ago now. My first full time job out […]
New Age Job Seeking & Recruiting – Part 2: Recruiting
Just as it is hard finding the right opportunity as a candidate, it can be equally challenging as an employer trying to find and attract new talent. Gone are the days when employers could rely on a sign in the window or a job seeker could walk in, talk to a manager and get a […]
R U OK?Day – Thursday 14th September 2023
Today is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” R U OK?Day is a wonderful initiative that encourages people to connect with one another on a deeper level and ask the important question, “Are you OK?”. It’s a reminder of the significance […]
New Age Job Seeking & Recruiting – Part 1: Job Seeking
The world of hiring and recruitment is one that is ever-changing and continues to evolve, what seems like every day for both employers and job seekers alike. It can be a challenge to navigate the ever-changing recruitment process and its requirements as a job seeker – cover letters, key selection criteria, application forms, video applications […]
Elevate Your Job Search: The Crucial Role Recruitment Agencies Can Play
We regularly receive feedback from candidates we work with that they weren’t aware of how a recruitment agency could assist them with their job search. Many years ago, when I was looking to make a career change for myself, I too didn’t realise the role of a recruitment agency in helping me with my job […]
How DiSC Can Help Workplace Culture
After the last few years with the move to work from home and sticking with a hybrid model or returning to the workplace, plus the great realignment of people priorities, there is a renewed focus on workplace culture and team building. Have we forgotten how to work together after being home for the last few […]
What to consider when it comes to Redundancy
When dealing with redundancies, the process can be challenging and complex. Redundancies occur when an organisation needs to reduce its workforce, usually due to factors such as financial constraints, changes in business strategies, technological advancements or shifts in market demand. Running an effective redundancy process requires careful planning, clear communication and a focus on treating […]