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 […]
Assessing your Career Goals for 2024
As the current year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your career goals for 2024. Whether you’re just beginning your professional journey or looking to make a significant career shift, setting clear and achievable goals is the first step towards turning your ambitions into reality. In this blog post […]
Jobs, Careers and Finding Your Professional Path
“I want to find a career, not just a job.” What does this actually mean? What’s the difference between a job and a career? If you google the difference between a job and a career, you’ll get plenty of advice on the difference. The consensus seems to be that a career has progression, it’s taking […]
Let us solve your HR headaches
As the world of work continues to change at a rapid pace, keeping up to date with employee legislation, human resource practices, employee engagement initiatives, and best practice trends (just to name a few) can keep you awake at night and take you away from what you do best in your business. It can be […]
10 Years – 10 Lessons in Business (Part 2)
We’ve been celebrating 10 years in business this month, as in October 2013 I took the plunge and started Inspire HQ. It was the year Hawthorn defeated Fremantle by 15 points in the AFL Grand Final. Selfies were trending and the word Selfie was added to the Oxford Dictionary. The median age in Victoria was […]
10 Years – 10 Lessons in Business
Monday 16th September 2013. Ten years on I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was the day I resigned from my stable, secure job to start my own business. I remember driving to Geelong, walking into my manager’s office, my hand shaking as I held out my letter of resignation, my voice unsteady […]