Getting Performance Management Right

So, performance appraisals make performance worse, and the process is so time consuming that the costs outweigh the benefits. These are some...

Are you remote work ready?

Many people want to work remotely and enjoy the perks of flexibility. Getting the remote job is not the issue, keeping it is. Someone narrated...

I Always Felt Ahead Of My Time…… It’s Good & It’s Bad

I have always felt ahead of my time...it's good and it's bad... It's good when it innovates It's bad because when everyone is ready, I am...

Who was the 9 to 5 designed for?

A few years before the pandemic, I was recruiting for a head of HR role. I had headhunted the candidate, so I was selling. The company, the...

The Job Market Is Too Risky To Put All Your Eggs

For a few years now, I have probably sounded like a voice in the wilderness. But this will not be the first time I am flying solo on firm...
Don’t Believe Everything You See On LinkedIn

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...

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We All Need Mentors

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...

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Attitude of Gratitude

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...

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CV Etiquette

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...

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Remote or On-Site

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....

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Important HR Policy Updates For Nigeria

Important HR Policy Updates For Nigeria

Employers, Employees and HR professionals. If you haven't already, please note the following HR policy updates for Nigeria. In a bid to facilitate an enabling environment for MSMEs in Nigeria, the Business Facilitation Act 2023 (Miscellaneous Provision), also known as...

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My Doctoral Pilot Study

My Doctoral Pilot Study

Today, I received the results for my doctoral programme pilot study and so happy to have passed. Many people may not know that I am a full time research scholar. Yes, in addition to all my other duties; leading a team at work, being a wife and mother to young children...

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Master’s Degree or Professional Certification

Master’s Degree or Professional Certification

Master's Degree or a Professional Certification? This is a question I have been asked 1001 times and my answer is the same yesterday, today and forever until I see a change in the curriculum of universities. Your choice should depend on what you are trying to achieve....

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FOCUS: Follow One Course Until Successful

FOCUS: Follow One Course Until Successful

I never believed in side hustles, I still don't. It's a poor strategy, especially at the start of one's career. For many, it is the reason for their mediocrity. Spreading themselves too thin. Jack of all trades, master of none. Focus on one thing and become an expert....

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