It wasn’t until I started Inspire HQ and started building a team that I realised the importance of a company why (vision), mission and values. I certainly don’t recall learning about the importance of them when I completed my HR studies – although that was some time ago now. My first full time job out […]
New Age Job Seeking & Recruiting – Part 2: Recruiting
Just as it is hard finding the right opportunity as a candidate, it can be equally challenging as an employer trying to find and attract new talent. Gone are the days when employers could rely on a sign in the window or a job seeker could walk in, talk to a manager and get a […]
R U OK?Day – Thursday 14th September 2023
Today is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” R U OK?Day is a wonderful initiative that encourages people to connect with one another on a deeper level and ask the important question, “Are you OK?”. It’s a reminder of the significance […]
New Age Job Seeking & Recruiting – Part 1: Job Seeking
The world of hiring and recruitment is one that is ever-changing and continues to evolve, what seems like every day for both employers and job seekers alike. It can be a challenge to navigate the ever-changing recruitment process and its requirements as a job seeker – cover letters, key selection criteria, application forms, video applications […]
Elevate Your Job Search: The Crucial Role Recruitment Agencies Can Play
We regularly receive feedback from candidates we work with that they weren’t aware of how a recruitment agency could assist them with their job search. Many years ago, when I was looking to make a career change for myself, I too didn’t realise the role of a recruitment agency in helping me with my job […]
How DiSC Can Help Workplace Culture
After the last few years with the move to work from home and sticking with a hybrid model or returning to the workplace, plus the great realignment of people priorities, there is a renewed focus on workplace culture and team building. Have we forgotten how to work together after being home for the last few […]
What to consider when it comes to Redundancy
When dealing with redundancies, the process can be challenging and complex. Redundancies occur when an organisation needs to reduce its workforce, usually due to factors such as financial constraints, changes in business strategies, technological advancements or shifts in market demand. Running an effective redundancy process requires careful planning, clear communication and a focus on treating […]
The Human Connection in Recruitment
In the ever-evolving world of recruitment, there’s a growing buzz surrounding the impact of AI on businesses and the workforce. As the recruitment industry continues to embrace some advancements in AI technology, many of us are wondering about the role AI will play and what place there is for AI in recruitment and what that […]
Be Interview-Ready: 6 Must-Ask Questions to Impress Employers!
Throwback Thursday: It’s been one of our most popular blogs over the years and we have had a lot of feedback on our 6 top questions for you to ask at an interview. If you have an interview coming up and you want to impress the interview panel, check out these questions for you to […]
Annual Leave Shutdown Provisions
Somehow, we have arrived at the mid-way point for the year and as ridiculous as it seems, we are already starting to look towards the end of 2023 and the start of 2024! As we look at the next six months, conversations and planning for the Christmas/New Year period are becoming a consideration for employers […]