HR Bootcamp Story Epilogue
And just when I thought the story updates were over, Lanre sends me this message. Life indeed is a full of twists. In Shakespeare words. "All the world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players." This is real life, not Netflix yet life remains stranger than...
Could Term-Time Working Be The Next Big Thing?
Could term-time working be the next big thing? Flexible work arrangements (FWA) generally refer to employment practices that allow workers flexibility inhow they perform their tasks. The key benefit is that they allow flexibility to schedule priorities in one's...
On CVs and Biases
I saw this information on a publicised CV. It comprised a personal data section declaring personal information. Avoid information that can form the basis of unnecessary discrimination. Examples include, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion and even your name...
What Next? What Should You Do With Your Life?
What's the truest expression of yourself? Who are you uninterupted? If nothing stood in your way, what would you build? What activities bring you alive? What do you truly want for yourself in life? What do you feel you were born to do? What is your vision? What's your...
On Experiencing Monday Blues
It's commonplace to hear of employees talking about Sunday blues or dreading going to work, but one side you never hear of is the manager or business owner. I experienced Monday blues once as an employee after realising I wasn't utilising my full potential in my job...
Don’t Believe Everything You See On LinkedIn
Don't believe everything you see on LinkedIn. I am amazed at how many fantasy profiles exist on the platform. A few years ago, I connected with someone on Linkedin, after we met in person at an event where I was invited to speak. I noticed #Linkedin would send...
We All Need Mentors
In Greek mythology, Mentor was a friend of Odysseus. When Odysseus sets off for the Trojan war, he leaves his son Telemachus in Mentor's care. It is said that Athena, the goddess of wisdom would often appear to Telemachus disguised as Mentor. Today, the word #mentor...
Attitude of Gratitude
The universe loves gratitude...try it. Be grateful and watch how you have more things to be grateful about. Complain and keep finding things to complain about. Have you ever given someone something and they seemed so appreciative and delighted. How did it make you...
CV Etiquette
'To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.' I just saw these words in a job advert. Yesterday, I gave the same advice. Photos in CVs are a no no. Why? because we are dealing with humans who have biases. As a...
Remote or On-Site
For remote work, the emphasis should be less on how many days people should be in the office and more about what tasks are better performed with people physically present. Some tasks require individual responsibility while some tasks require collaborative effort....