In last week’s blog, I shared Part 1 of the temp interviews I recently conducted, in order to help educate those considering temp work and to share some insights into the many benefits that temp work can offer. Today’s blog rounds out the series of interviews with Jenny and Nada taking the spotlight: ⇒ How […]
Temp Insights: Q&A with Megan – Part 1
In my last blog, I discussed the increase in temp job opportunities in the Ballarat market. As a Recruitment Strategist specialising in temporary placements, I’m regularly talking to candidates who are looking for work in the Ballarat region and am finding that many don’t know what temping is all about. In this current market, we […]
Hot Topic Right Now: Salary Reviews
It’s only 6 weeks until the end of financial year! For many workplaces that means it is time for annual reviews and salary reviews. Love them or loathe them, many businesses tell me that come the annual performance review, their employees automatically expect a salary review. While some businesses have moved away from the annual […]
How to find your ‘why?’
This is something that I talk to my clients about every week in my career coaching sessions. When people are feeling lost in their career, all too often it is because they are not living their why – their purpose. I’ve heard many times that people have fallen into a job in their 20’s and […]
The May 50K
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 […]