#mentalhealthweek #RUOK? Have you noticed a change in your team mate? Start the conversation. Have you noticed a change in your Manager? Start the conversation. Throughout my career I have developed a strong sense of supporting others. These support skills are focussed on the wellbeing of others, the development of trust and the encouragement to […]
All Take No Give | How to Manage Staff Who Take Too Much
Have you come across that person in your workplace who seems to take more than their fair share? They need more flexibility, more emotional support or more reassurance than anyone else? Their ‘give and take scales’ are tipped decidedly towards the take! With the onset of the pandemic, we have seen an avalanche of research […]
What I wish I knew 7 years ago
Today marks my seventh year in business. Has being a business owner turned out like I expected? Definitely not! It’s been an amazing journey but seven years ago I certainly couldn’t have imagined this is what Inspire HQ would look like. I’m sure most business owners would agree that there are incredible high’s, extremely challenging […]
How to turn rejection into positive action
“I’m sorry to tell you that you’ve been unsuccessful, it was a tough decision and you were a close second” Have you ever been on the receiving end of a phone call like this? In recent weeks, I have had a number of candidates advise me that they have missed out on job opportunities only […]
First Impressions Count
First impressions matter. It’s not only the candidate being interviewed that has to make a great first impression but it’s vitally important for the employer to make a great first impression for the candidate. With all the talk of job losses as a result of COVID-19 if you are looking to hire you may think […]
Learn How to be Constructive – Inspire HQ VLOG
When we are children, we are told ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all’. Now you are a leader and expected to give constructive feedback. With the help of Kim Scott’s ‘Radical Candour’ feedback strategy, Claire shares her experiences, stuff ups and learnings from giving feedback. Claire Huntington has […]
Your Career Journey…have you ever made a wrong move?
Have you ever started a new job and known on day one (or even in the first few weeks) that you’ve made a big mistake? For whatever reason, the new job you’ve started isn’t what you thought it would be? Maybe everything you were promised is a long way from the reality. Or maybe with […]
Spread Some Kindness
How great does it feel when someone unexpectedly does something for you? How great does it feel when you do something unexpected for someone else? For myself I have a feeling of happiness, contentment and overall calmness. Now more than ever spreading kindness to others is a simple act which improves our wellbeing and these […]
Four Step Career Change Guide
COVID-19 has impacted the career paths and job prospects for so many people. Sadly, some industries and professions have been wiped out and won’t exist for a very long time or will look very different for many years to come. A common conversation we are having with people who have lost their job or who […]
Does Your Mindset Affect How You Lead?
Is your mindset about your staff positive or negative? If it’s negative, your actions and behaviours could be betraying you. How we show up for our staff, has an impact on their engagement and trust. Claire Huntington, HR Strategist @ InspireHQ, shares two conversations with business owners and how their mindset could be impacting their […]