You arrive at work and you know something is off. There is tension in the air. Whether this is a new issue or been growing over time, you know you need to address it. As a HR professional, resolving conflict is part of our remit and a skill we use regularly. But as a leader […]
Complacency = dangerous territory when applying internally for a job
You might think that being an internal applicant for a job has its advantages. You’ve got inside knowledge, you know the business, the culture and you know the people on the interview panel. Surely that puts you a step ahead of the rest of the competition. If you are an internal job applicant you don’t […]
Head hunting is not a dirty word
When I start talking about head hunting services while taking a recruitment job brief I can almost see the Business Owner / Manager cringe. There is a sense of hesitation, like I have proposed to undertake some inappropriate recruitment process that is unethical. Many people are of the opinion that Head Hunting is not the […]
Ghosting – It’s bad for your reputation and for business
Ghosting is on the rise when it comes to recruitment and employment and it’s not a pleasant experience for anyone involved. What is Ghosting? Ghosting in the relationship world is the term used when a person in a relationship cuts off all communication with the person they are dating without any warning or communication prior. […]
What business leaders can learn from Jacinda Ardern
In the wake of the Christchurch tragedy, New Zealand has felt the eyes of the world upon them. None more so than their Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Ardern’s courageous and compassionate leadership has helped her country, if not the world, come to terms with this senseless and horrific mass shootings. Some have described Ardern’s leadership […]
Do you know what your referee will really say about you?
In last week’s blog I shared my opinions on how important it is for the employer to conduct reference checks when recruiting. Most people are of the belief that no one ever provides referees who are going to give a bad reference. However, you would be surprised at how honest referees are when asked the […]
Reference Checks – do you conduct them or are they a thing of the past?
Our Director, Ange Connor, was recently asked by the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association of Australia & New Zealand (RCSA) to share her thoughts on Reference Checks in their quarterly magazine The Brief. Are you in favour of them and conduct them regularly or are they a thing of the past and no longer needed? […]
How do you prepare for an Interview? Inspire HQ’s 8 top tips!
We all know we should put some time into preparing for interviews but why is it so important? Does it really make a difference to how the interview goes? Will it change how comfortable you feel in an interview? Can effective preparation help with the information you provide at an interview? In my experience […]
Feedback is the new Black
We previously got away with dishing out our staff feedback once a year, when we pulled on our big girl/boy pants and held our annual performance appraisals. Recent research shows us that this isn’t an effective way to influence change. What a shock?! Employees don’t want to be blindsided with feedback once a year, they […]
Keeping Secrets is Detrimental to Business Success
Communication plays a critical role in business success. Effective communication can enhance company culture while poor communication can destroy culture and impact employee engagement and retention. The frequency and level of detail of the communication often ebbs and flows based on the current circumstances of business operations and the needs of the individual employees. Some […]