Traditionally I’d say in Ballarat, hiring activity slows right down over the December and January period. During December we are all focused on simply making it through to Christmas and unless it’s an urgent business critical role, hiring is often deferred to the new year. During the first couple of weeks of January, many of […]
Should I conduct an Organisational Review?
As we settle into the new year, our conversations with businesses have been showing a common theme; strategic people planning for 2024. Recently we have been working with new and existing clients on undertaking an HR organisational review. This review helps with understanding the current state of HR practices in the business, highlighting areas where […]
5 Resume ‘Faux Pas’ we see every day
As the age-old saying goes, ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’, and that is precisely why a clear, informative and professional resume is your number one tool in a job search. Your resume, along with your other application documents, help form the basis on which your first impression is made […]
Charting Your Success in 2024
Welcome to 2024! The Inspire HQ team are all back on deck and pumped for another year of building great workplaces. I really like this time of year. As someone who is big on setting goals, I enjoy looking back on the previous year; reflecting on the wins, the challenges, the things I’d do differently […]
2023 – It’s a wrap!
It’s four sleeps to Christmas and I feel like many employers and employees will be taking a huge sigh of relief as we wrap things up for the 2023 year. While we say it every year, Christmas feels like it has come around quick, it also seems to feel like it has been a pretty […]
Employee Engagement: The Value of Connection
The number one question I am constantly asked in this talent short market is “what can I do and what are other businesses doing to engage employees to help with retaining them?” The talent short market is making us all take a good hard look at what we offer from an employee experience perspective, what […]
Tis the Season: Office Christmas Party Tips and Traps
Christmas Parties are in full swing and are a great opportunity to celebrate the year and upcoming festive season with your staff and colleagues. These parties are a time to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of the team over the past year whilst providing everyone with a chance to unwind and enjoy each other’s […]
Market Update – November 2023
What’s happening in the job market is a hot topic of conversation right now and one that I am regularly asked by businesses as well as job seekers. With the rise in interest rates, cost of living skyrocketing and the continued challenge of sourcing talent, it seems everyone wants to know what’s happening in the […]
Upcoming Changes to Fixed Term Contracts – November 2023
Fixed term contracts are employment agreements that specify a predetermined duration for the employment relationship. Unlike permanent or open-ended contracts, fixed term contracts have a defined and start end date. These contracts are often used for temporary or project-based work. Employers may hire individuals for a specific project, to cover a temporary increase in workload, […]
Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace
Imposter Syndrome is defined as a condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways. This is something that often results in people feeling like a ‘fraud’ or a ‘phony’ and leaves them doubting their own abilities. Those who experience this Imposter Syndrome might find themselves feeling like an […]
