Are You Well?

Are You Well?

Are You Well? I don’t mean it in that way, but how are you really doing? Especially in these really tough and unusual times? If it’s been good for you, I thank God for your life, be grateful because it’s been a terrible time for many, myself...
When HR Gets Laid Off…

When HR Gets Laid Off…

For the last 2 months, I have been engaged in restructuring projects, helping organisations reposition their organisation structure, processes and policies to withstand the pandemic and beyond. Yes, I love training, but my background is very analytical, I have very...
SMEs Account for 84% of Employment

SMEs Account for 84% of Employment

1. SMEs in Nigeria are broadly defined as businesses with turnover of less than N100m per annum and/or less than 300 employees. 96% of Nigerian businesses are SMEs. 2. In Nigeria, SMEs account for 84% of employment. 3. The reality of this data, is that 4 out of every...
Senior Management Executives: You Still Need a CV

Senior Management Executives: You Still Need a CV

I am sad to admit that some of the poorest fit CVs and LinkedIn profiles I have seen are at Executive and Senior Management level. Many qualified Executive and Senior level candidates are passed on because their LinkedIn profiles and CVs are not positioned for such...
Why Businesses Choose Layoffs Over Paycuts?

Why Businesses Choose Layoffs Over Paycuts?

So I was asked, why do a lot companies lay off, instead of negotiating pay cuts or accepting offers from some employees to work for free? I will speak for myself and a few other business owners that I have had this conversation with. The simple answer is, no one wants...