Reference Checks: Why Honesty is the Best Policy
So yesterday I was called by an old friend. I missed her call and read the text she sent. It was a request for a reference check for a past employee. I sighed. In recent times I have received reference requests on previous staff, professional colleagues, past bosses,...
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 included. If your life is...
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
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
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?
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...
And The Layoffs Continue
As the US reported just under 40 million job losses as a result of COVID19, I have often pondered what the data on job losses in Nigeria currently are. My search led me to the results of a recent survey by the National Bureau of Statistics of 1,950 households. It...
Pivot, Don’t Panic
Pivot…Yes, you have been hearing the word this season, particularly with respect to businesses changing direction quickly. In basketball, it is the act of stepping out with one foot, keeping the other foot on the ground. To pivot successfully, you must find your core...
The Future of Jobs: A Sneak Preview
Work and workplaces will never bhe the same again. We knew it was coming, but nothing could have prepared us for its acceleration. We thought it would take us another five years to start seeing real changes, but alas! I feel the Future of Work is angry. Like a lioness...