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....
Employees, How Can You Help Your Organisation at this COVID-19 Time ?
I was asked to advise... It's tempting to just delve into the advise but I believe context will help deepen understanding, which is necessary for empathy. ******* So, last Friday, as I stepped out of a client's office, I saw a professional collegue on the opposite...
Working From Home: A Strategic Competence
With the outbreak of the corona virus, working from home has become a strategic competence. Competence, is knowledge, skill and ability. Working from home (WFH) is not as simple as it appears, it is a competence that requires tools and infrastructure to enable its...
Don’t Be a Lizard
Have you ever over reacted, only to regret your actions later on? Over reacting is the way the oldest part of our brain called our lizard brain is wired to behave. It's our survival instinct, fight or flight. Given the current reality, a recession is inevitable....
A Mentor is a Guide not a Baby Sitter
If we all had experienced guides in our careers many of us will better navigate the issues we have faced at work and at home. The benefits of ancient wisdom cannot be overemphasised. Many non-work based mentorships are informal and really not based on any agreed terms...