Why I Don’t Believe In Side Hustles
Call me old-school but I don't believe in side hustles, and in my opinion, staff who do it, 9never perform at high levels and are cheating their employers. By side hustle, I do not mean hobbies, passive income, investments, volunteering or working separate jobs. My...
5 Reasons You Should Start Your Business Today
Do you think it is a good time to start a business? I have been asked that question many times over and my answer is always Yes, and I will give you 5 reasons. 1. If you have been thinking about it for some time, there is a reason it's been tugging away in your heart....
Reset, Refocus and Reposition
When I read the letter from The CEO of AirBNB to the staff, a few parts stood out; The first was on clarity of business mission, he wrote, 'as I have learned these past eight weeks, a crisis brings you clarity about what is truly important. Though we have been...
Employers: Engage in Consultation Before Layoff Action
Some companies are going about this lay-off option the wrong way.Some are asking people to resign, sending them home abruptly without pay, reneging on contractual terms. The Industrial court will be full of cases soon and they will rule in employees favour. Many may...
To Employees: Understanding the Layoffs and Paycuts
To employees who don't understand why even big companies are struggling, laying off and cutting pay after only 2 weeks of stoppage of operations, let me explain. Cash is king, companies don't just keep money stashed in the bank. A lot of companies firstly are for...
Your Silver Lining- Post COVID-19
So, despite the buhaha of COVID19, it's interesting how as humans we are at different phases with respect to dealing with the sudden change brought about by the pandemic. A recent survey, revealed some interesting facts. That 80% of people believe they will see a...
Where are You Now?
So where are you now? I will start with myself. Personally, I am excited about the present and the future. I love being propelled and jumpstarted into the future. I am excited about the possibilities. I love working from home and have been doing it for a few years...
Layoffs, Pay Cuts, Redundancy: What Are Your Options?
With the recent announcement of the 2 week lock down period beginning in some parts of Nigeria, there is much more uncertainty about the future of many businesses in the country. Seeing all the examples of government schemes protecting businesses in other countries,...
Stay Safe and Stay Productive
Stay Safe and Stay Productive As employers tackle uncertainty and financial pressure at this time, very few firms will be considering the psychological impact of sudden change. Very reactive decisions can be expected. Not the best but this is the reality of things....








