Getting Performance Management Right

So, performance appraisals make performance worse, and the process is so time consuming that the costs outweigh the benefits. These are some...

Are you remote work ready?

Many people want to work remotely and enjoy the perks of flexibility. Getting the remote job is not the issue, keeping it is. Someone narrated...

I Always Felt Ahead Of My Time…… It’s Good & It’s Bad

I have always felt ahead of my time...it's good and it's bad... It's good when it innovates It's bad because when everyone is ready, I am...

Who was the 9 to 5 designed for?

A few years before the pandemic, I was recruiting for a head of HR role. I had headhunted the candidate, so I was selling. The company, the...

The Job Market Is Too Risky To Put All Your Eggs

For a few years now, I have probably sounded like a voice in the wilderness. But this will not be the first time I am flying solo on firm...
Chanage Your Attitude, Change Your Life!

Chanage Your Attitude, Change Your Life!

There's an attitude holding many people from progressing. There are actually 2 of them. In no particular order:1. Ingratitude2. EntitlementSome people cannot appreciate, no matter what they have or receive. A half full glass is always half empty. They cannot...

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A Special New Year Prayer

A Special New Year Prayer

🤗To you...you know who you are.🙏Thank you for contributing positively to my life and doing good in the world.🙏Thank you for teaching me lessons of life, some not so pleasant but ultimately growth inducing.🙏Thank God for all the helpers sent my way. Through family,...

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What Did You Want to be When You Were a Child?

What Did You Want to be When You Were a Child?

Me first. When I was 7 I wanted to be a journalist...When I was 21, I wanted to earn £25k a year.When I was 30, I wanted to be in senior management.I must admit, I never had 40 or 50 goals. I have been rolling with the punches since my 30s.Today, I don't think I am...

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Building Relationships with Mentors

Building Relationships with Mentors

It's actually unnecessary to request to be mentored. When was the last time someone asked to be your friend? Just like friendships, mentoring relationships develop once a relationship is nurtured.You see, mentoring is a relationship between a more experienced person...

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One Year From Now, You Will Wish You Started Today

One Year From Now, You Will Wish You Started Today

You are 25 years old, you should have a decent job by now but you haven't...You are pushing 30 years old, most of your friends are married, but you aren't.You are 35 years old, you think it is all over. You should be earning good money by now, but you aren't.You are...

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Interesting Conversation I Had With A CEO

Interesting Conversation I Had With A CEO

CEO: We require the services of a good Executive Assistant. Can you please find one for us?Me: Good morning Sir, What's the budget for the role? (The last time we recruited for this organisation, the budget for the role was NG100,000 per month, and we internally...

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The HR Bootcamp Story (Part 4)

The HR Bootcamp Story (Part 4)

Haven't seen the previous part? Read it here. Some important updates since 2009.1. Lola Esan is now a partner at EY. All the speakers are now at the pinnacle of their careers. Please check them out: Omorinsola Ashiru, Dr Nduka Okoisor, Demola Ojo, Emeka Dibia.2....

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