Today, I Choose Peace
“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” I don't know who spoke these words but they sure are profound. Today, I choose to live in the present, depression...
If Money was No Concern, What Would You Do for a Living?
I would sit on boards of companies helping them realise their vision and business objectives. I would specialise in HR advisory, however will lend my experience as a founder and business owner. I would advocate globally for better HR practices. I would govern the...
I Hired a 3rd Class Graduate
I hired a 3rd class graduate. I asked the reason for her grade, she told me she wasn't serious with her studies. She lost her dad in her first year and paying school fees became a struggle. She was distracted by business opportunities and was focussed on making money....
When You Look Into the Future, What Do You See?
You cannot be bigger than your vision. Dream big, start small, then scale. Looking ahead, never around. Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. When you look into the future what do you see? Artwork by @dansanniartz on Instagram order yours today!...
beyond a degree
O well, good to know that some firms are seeing the ineffectiveness of using degree grades as entry criteria. I hope the rest will follow suit. I remember in 2009, despite having over 10 years of work experience and a master’s degree with distinction, one of the big 4...
Joke of the Day!
Joke of the day! 'strategic mindset with ability to make difficult decisions' but should not be more than 26 years? Going by the JD, this is no entry level role. I can even accept there are 26 year olds with such level of experience, but why put the age limit? It is...
Recruitment Challenges in Nigeria
Last month I was interviewed to contribute to an article for Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), USA on Recruiting Issues in Nigeria. The article cited violence, hardship, political and civic unrest as a major contributor to the recruiting issues in...
On Diverse Teams
1. Alex, White, Female, 27 2 Sophie, Asian, Female, 44, just earned a degree3. Nicholas, White, Male, 25 4. Elaine, White, Female, 52, turned a grandma on the job, no degree 5. Choudry, Asian, Male, 21 6. Adora, African, Female, 22 These 6 people...
Change Your Career Workshop
Do you want to start a new career? Switch to a more fulfilling career? Increase your earning potential? Start a new business? Change Your Career workshops are facilitator-led and designed for anyone who seriously wants to change their career quickly and...