Quick tip for making contact via DMs
Never start with, hi or hello, followed by nothing else, expecting a response back. It's not a two way chat initially. Instead, greet or introduce your self, and then, write everything you want to say including what exactly you want to discuss or enquire about. You...
The Future of Work is Skills
Vacancies everywhere, yet good candidates are no where to be found. Candidates everywhere, yet the jobs available require skills and experience the candidates don't have. Universities everywhere, yet the curriculum taught doesn't match the skills required in the...
You Become Who You Decide to be
Decisions guide our actions. We become what we repeatedly do. What are you doing today? Where are you going today? Who are you hanging out with? What are you listening to? Who are you speaking to regularly? What are you reading? What are you spending money on? These...
On Prompt Salary Payment
Last week, I ran a survey of over 1000* employees, 21% responded that they had not yet received their January salary by the first week of February. Some of the respondents gave more detail that this was a recurring experience. 3 responded that they had not...
My Wish for You
My wish for you is simple, and I hope you realise; That your prayers will be answered. That your present situation is not your final destination. That this too shall pass. That tough times don't last. That it won't matter in five years time. That you should do your...
Lessons in Recruitment and Selection (Part 2)
5. Major insight from the interviews. For the most part, the candidates that scored higher in the aptitude tests did better in the interviews. Aptitude tests are valid and reliable. The recruitment yield ratio which shows the ratio of applications required to...
LESSONS IN RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION (PART 1)
We just screened over a thousand applications for a client firm and I want to share some useful tips that can benefit recruiters and candidates alike. 1. It was sad to see some applicants disqualified from the very beginning due to wrongly inputing their email...
My Word for the Year
🎉🎉📣I must confess I can be a little slower than others in booting, especially when I am in a reflective state. It amazes me how much people celebrate new year. I noticed the fireworks were on all night and I don't recall the same level of celebration for Christmas. I...
Clear Facts on Gender Pay Gap
Women earn less than men globally, and in Nigeria, the disparity is better imagined. On average, women earn 20% less than men, even for similar jobs where they have the same education, qualifications and experience. There are several social and economic reasons for...







