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...
I am Grateful

I am Grateful

I am grateful for the year so far. Anything I didn't achieve, I can proudly say I did my best. I know there's still a pleasant surprise lurking. Whatever happens, I know I am still blessed and highly favoured.  The last few weeks have been quite hectic. I thank...

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SIDE HUSTLE VS MAIN HUSTLE

SIDE HUSTLE VS MAIN HUSTLE

Many people think they need a side hustle, they don't. What they need is a main hustle that pays well. Many of these people already work hard and long enough. They don't need to work more hours. More work will only take a toll on their physical and mental health. Most...

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Organizational Culture:Building High Performing Teams

Organizational Culture:Building High Performing Teams

Whenever a family issue was brought to my Dad's attention, after discussing the bad behaviour of the person in question, Dad would respond in igbo by saying, 'they are family, should we throw them away?' At that point, it was clear what he meant, we were all in this...

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Self expression.

Self expression.

Self expression is necessary for fulfilment in life. Without it it, there is an internal struggle, a feeling that you can't be your authentic self. This is the colour of my soul. I first dyed my hair at 18, then at 30 and now at…. Find your self-expression. Choose...

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WELLNESS.

WELLNESS.

I can only be my most productive when I can bring my whole self to work. A big part of fulfilment comes from the ability to be your true self. Working in your flow and basking in the euphoria of contributing to life. Many people find they have to wear a work persona...

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Depression

Depression

It is normal to feel sad every now and then, especially with life's challenges, but when sad feelings persists beyond 2 weeks and escalate to feeling helpless, hopeless and even worthless, then you could be dealing with something beyond regular sadness. You could be...

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Flexible Working

Flexible Working

Why are some businesses rushing back to the office? Some degree of flexibility can be designed into many jobs that are still fronted as essentially on-site work. Organisations need to sit down, analyse productivity metrics and enjoy the obvious benefits from flexible...

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On hiring pregnant women

On hiring pregnant women

I once hired a pregnant staff, I didn't know till she was about 6 months gone. The day she told me she had something to tell me, it was her colleague that orchestrated the meeting. I thought she wanted to resign, so I sat waiting to hear it. Then she told me she was...

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Over Value

Over Value

I understand a lot of people are desperate to get jobs and this advise may seem counterproductive to your short-term job search goals, but it is a better long-term strategy. Please, try to focus on building relationships with connections rather than requesting a job,...

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