7 Key Factors Influencing Remote Work Engagement: What Every Leader Should Know
When I first became interested in engagement as a research focus, I was curious about what makes people show up at work and give their best—not because they have to, but because they want to. Then the pandemic hit, and with remote work becoming the norm, I realized a...
Remote Work Skepticism: How Business Leaders Can Unlock Its Real Benefits
If you’re a CEO or senior executive, you have heard the blames and debates: that remote work leads to disengagement, limits creativity, leads to disengagement and makes teams harder to manage. And the solution? Bring everyone back to the office. But after spending the...
The Queen of Doing What I Don’t Feel Like Doing
I think I can declare myself a Queen. The queen of doing what I don't feel like doing.My husband never fails to remind me on one of the first conversations we had when we met. I had asked him whether he went to church that morning, which was a Sunday, and he replied...
Because I Carry it Well, Doesn’t Mean its Not Heavy
'Ikebe, no dey heavy the owner', I first heard this from my husband as a joke, which translates to 'a person's bum is never too heavy for them to carry.' I am not sure I agree in total, as some bums are quite heavy to carry😁.Bums aside, I see the meaning of this adage...
A Heart Felt Thank You
The 12th HR Bootcamp Conference has come and gone, but the impact will be felt for years to come. Words cannot fully express the gratitude in my heart for everyone who contributed to the success of this event.In a time of economic uncertainty and unique challenges,...
Celebrating 15 Years of Impact
At 26, I took a leap that changed the course of my life. I quit my job as a design engineer at Nokia UK—not because I had it all figured out, but because I knew I needed work that aligned with who I truly was.I took time to explore my strengths, to understand what I...
My Unfiltered Thoughts
Thought 1.I wish life had a pause button, I would use it often. Like taking a deep breath but this time every activity will halt while I catch my breath.2024 has been and still is a roller coaster. It did not start well at all. I am praying it will end well, though it...
Dream Team or Family?
If there is one thing to admire about Netflix, it is the clarity on their core values.While they believe in decency and respect, they make it clear that they are not a family. Thus, no promises of unconditional love or staying together forever. Instead, they operate...
Highlights From the Society of Black Academics Annual Conference
As summer drew to a close, I wrapped up my break by attending the Society of Black Academics Annual Conference in Bristol. Leaving home at 5.30am and catching the train from Paddington, brought back memories of my Reading University days, as Reading is the first stop...