This year the Inspire HQ team have signed up to take part in The May 50K. I hadn’t heard about this fundraiser until a few days ago, when one of our team suggested we participate to help raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The more I heard about and read up about the initiative, the […]
Casual Employment Changes – Everything You Need To Know
After a significant period of uncertainty regarding casual employment, the Fair Work Act 2009 has been amended to change workplace rights and obligations. The changes came into effect on Saturday 27th March 2021 and provide clarity around the definition of a casual employee, casual double-dipping and casual conversion. These changes require employers to make some […]
Market Update – Temp Recruitment
As we enter our second quarter for 2021, I’m sure many of you are like myself and wondering where the first three months went! The temp recruitment market has been busier than ever and we have started to see the volume of opportunities back to the levels of pre COVID (March 2020), which is really […]
Let’s talk about stress!
I’ve only just learnt that April is Stress Awareness Month and what better topic to blog about given employee fatigue and stress is a hot topic of conversation right now. We all know how tough 2020 was; for a large majority of people our stress levels were heightened. I’m sure I only have to mention […]
When life gives you lemons…
Resilience – It’s the buzz word we hear so much, but what does it actually mean to be a resilient person? Can you learn how to become resilient? Absolutely you can! Today I will share my personal insight and some researched advice on what it takes to bounce back to a positive state of emotional […]
HR 101: Hiring Your First Employee
Hiring your first employee is exciting……. And it can be a little daunting. It’s the next phase in your business journey, the business is growing and evolving. Hiring your first employee doesn’t just mean finding that superstar to join your business. With hiring your first employee comes a whole lot of new responsibilities and legislative […]
Counter Offers – should I stay or should I go?
You’ve made the decision to take the next step in your career and have found the perfect opportunity. Interviews have been conducted and a job offer has been made, all you need to do is resign. How hard can it be? But what happens if your current employer asks you to stay? With many industries […]
#1 Job Search Question of 2021
COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way we live, socialise and work. In 2020 working from home (WFH) or remotely became the norm and not the exception. Pre COVID, many businesses had been able to use the excuse that WFH didn’t work for their business; IT infrastructure didn’t allow it, paper-based systems and processes didn’t allow […]
Is It All About The Dollars When Recruiting?
There have been many surveys conducted telling us that money is not the number one driver for a candidate when considering a new job opportunity. If that’s the case, why do enquiries about advertised jobs often start with the question, what is the salary on offer? And, why do the negotiations with your preferred candidate […]
Should You Pursue Your Hobby As A Career?
We all have our interests, hobbies and dreams but how do you identify if that goal is realistic, viable and achievable? I’ve been there and done that. Approximately 6 years ago I felt that I needed something else to focus on rather than my day job. Don’t get me wrong, I was most happy in […]