According to a survey by BambooHR, a startling 31% of new hires look for a new job in the first six months and on average companies lose 1 in 6 of their new employees each month for the first three months. Businesses cannot afford to not give more thought and attention to how they introduce […]
What is the science behind motivation?
Motivation affects so many aspects of our lives, whether you want to accomplish a task, get promoted at work or improve your fitness; sticking to your goal isn’t always easy. So, what is motivation? Essentially, motivation is the need or desire to do something. Whether that need is biological, social or emotional, and whether that […]
How to Combat Quiet Quitting
‘Quiet quitting’ is the new trend gracing our news feeds, social media platforms and has been the hot topic of conversation in recent weeks. Quiet quitting gained momentum on TikTok in a video posted in July and is the term used to describe when an employee does the bare minimum of what they are paid […]
R U OK? Day 2022
R U OK? Day – Thursday 8th September 2022 Today is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “are you OK?” In its 13th year, R U OK? Day is now a national movement that encourages and empowers us all to connect with the people […]
6 Awesome Questions to Ask at a Job Interview
If you have ever attended an interview and been asked “do you have any questions for us” and you’ve responded with a “no” you have missed a massive opportunity to impress the interview panel. Interviews are no longer a one-way street. An interviewer wants to see how much preparation and thought you have put into […]
Contributing to Ballarat Businesses: Raven Collective
At Inspire HQ, we are big on supporting and giving back to the community in which we operate. We love to share our knowledge and contribute to building a better Ballarat and regional Victoria for everyone. You’ll often find our team members volunteering in the local community, as our team is made up of Ballarat […]
Leadership – What Do You Value?
What qualities do you look for in a leader or manager? This is often a question we ask throughout the interview process and a question that some struggle to answer. When you really think about the qualities you value in a leader, what comes to mind? Is it how they communicate, their self-awareness, flexibility, compassion […]
Temp to Perm – Will I automatically get the job?
As Inspire HQ’s temporary recruitment specialist, I’m regularly talking with, interviewing and placing candidates into temporary contracts. Businesses utilise temporary workers for a variety of reasons, however, due to the current skill shortages, a common reason to engage a temporary worker is due to a staff resignation. When briefing the temporary worker about the role […]
How to motivate your employees
In the world of HR, the buzz questions at the moment seem to be “how do we motivate our employees” and “how do we keep them motivated to be able to retain them”. With the world of work changing at a rapid pace; as we navigate the post-COVID work landscape, with unemployment at an all-time […]
Recognising and supporting disengaged employees
At some stage, you may have had to deal with a staff member who is off their game. Their work is not up to scratch and their attitude has shifted. And quite often it’s one of your best performing employees. There are a number of factors that may lead to disengagement from staff; such as: […]