On Health…What is going on?
Even when your situation appears bad, there are always other people that are worse off, remembering that. It's November tomorrow and I can think of so many people today that are no longer with us. Just like that, they are no more. As our annual HR Bootcamp Conference...
Rejection
These days I ask myself, 'what's the worst that can happen?' They say no, and so what next? I do this to put things in perspective. To avoid making things bigger than they seem. Rejection is often misconstrued and taken personal when in actual fact, it isn't you that...
Your life is worth fighting for
I remember an argument that ensued over 15 years ago. I remember it vividly because he called me all sorts of names and emphasized that I had gotten my priorities wrong. I made a statement that made him very upset. I said, "Work is life." Today, I checked 5 different...
On Depression
Truth be told, mental health is still stigmatized. Even when it is addressed it is downplayed. There's more empathy over malaria than depression or any mental health issues. People rather say, 'I have malaria', than admit they are depressed or simply stressed out....
On gratitude and grace
I don't know how else to say this so I will just say it as it comes... Some of you don't know that I am living by pure grace (story for another day). But this post is not about me, but about special people. The people who reach out to you like angels and follow...
Career Changers? 10 Things You Can Do Now!
It is not unusual to change your career several times in your work life. I have personally made 6 career changes in my lifetime, 3 within related fields and 3 to unrelated fields. My career profile mirrors a zig-zag spanning the fields of Information Technology,...
10 Interview Tips to Get You That Job!
Congratulations, you succeeded a major hurdle. You beat a large pool of applicants and got shortlisted. The interview went well or so you thought. So why weren't you invited back? Why didn't you get that job? We may never really know why, however there's always room...
10 Reasons Why Your CV is Getting Dumped!
I read a number of posts on endless job searches by many job seekers. I sense the frustration. I hear you. I really do feel you. So you have applied for countless jobs and you have never been shortlisted? So what is happening to your CV? Truth be told, to those of us...
Know Your Rights, Know The Law!
Question 11: Is an employee entitled to earning a salary when sick? Answer: Section 16 of the Labour Act provides that an employee is paid sick leave of up to twelve working days in one calendar year where absence from work is caused by a temporary illness certified...