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 […]
Market Update
Today marks the start of Stage 3 lockdown restrictions for regional Victoria due to COVID-19. It was the outcome we were all hoping to avoid however it was not meant to be. The last few days have been spent organising our face masks, preparing once again for home schooling and reactivating our work from home […]
Two Interview Questions to ask During a Pandemic
Just like everything else at the moment, how we recruit has been impacted by COVID-19. If you are in business, you’ll know the buzz word is all about how you are pivoting your business to survive during these challenging times. We are all adapting pretty much everything we have done in the past to keep […]
Commencing a New Job at the Start of a Global Pandemic
Starting a new job can be overwhelming at the best of times. The fear of leaving a secure job to move back into a period of probation in new employment, to the uncertainty of not knowing the team that you are about to work with day in, day out. I decided to take the leap […]
COVID-19 Recruitment Ballarat Market Update
We are two weeks into the new financial year and Melbourne is back in Stage 3 lockdowns. Fortunately, to date, regionally it has been business as the new COVID-19 normal, but are restrictions for us just around the corner? There is certainly lots of unknown and apprehension however as a positive for Ballarat there has […]
When to Seek the Support of an External Workplace Mediator?
Conflict in the workplace is difficult. Difficult for the employees, difficult for teams and difficult for Managers. Often when conflict occurs many find it hard to remain objective or give honest feedback. An external mediator provides a safe and objective environment to help both parties resolve, learn and take on feedback. Below are 3 key […]
Disrupt your Admin Career: A Review
Last week, my colleague Rachael and I facilitated free career coaching sessions to administrative professionals in the Ballarat area. With 2020 throwing us a curveball that no-one expected, many people have used this time to reassess life choices and for many it has included reflecting on their career. Throughout the sessions, Rachael and I found […]