My Career Journey (Part 3)
Read Part 2 Here I was a small girl by many standards but my brain was big. Not from anyone or any favours but just from having a problem-solving mindset. Working late in the office was my normal mode. I like work, ask anyone who knows me. To date, I don't have any...
My Career Journey (Part 2)
Read part 1 here If I didn't invest my own money, I would never have been given that opportunity because I wasn't even in HR, nor did I have an HR background After training, I worked on every project I could lay my hands on. Sleeping in the office was part of life. I...
My Career Journey (Part 1 )
I want to tell you a story about myself, maybe it will inspire someone or help someone make a decision today.Today, career wise, I am Adora Ikwuemesi, the founder of Kendor Consulting, an HR consultancy specialising in learning and organisational development...
Your CV Speaks Before You Do
If you had a very important meeting that was a key defining moment in your life.Imagine you were to present a pitch to bid for a large work contract.You found out at the very last minute that you could not attend in person due to personal circumstances outside...
Unfair Salary Deductions Practices
Some HR professionals make flippant staff salary deductions their stock in trade. They give HR a bad name by implementing poor practices in the form of fines and unnecessary salary deductions.So, I was presented with 2 scenarios with regards to 2 staff. The first...
Did Citibank Go Too Far?
So, Citibank recently won an employment tribunal after sacking a worker for claiming expenses for sandwiches and coffee for his partner, and then lying about it.The employee, after an investigation, was fired for gross misconduct. This led to a law suit for unfair...
Stop Hoping to Be Noticed, Start Connecting
Unfortunately, when you become an adult, the world is not as kind. What you could get away with as a child, you cannot as an adult. Behaviours once described as 'shy' and 'quiet' are replaced with words and phrases such as 'timid' and 'poor interpersonal skills.'You...
Maternity Leave Isn’t a Substitute for Annual Leave
I am frequently asked whether maternity leave and annual leave can be taken in the same year, but I have never been asked whether paternity leave and annual leave can be taken in the same year. Somehow the answer on paternity leave is pretty clear, yet many struggle...
Career Arrest Should be Illegal
My inbox has been inundated with messages from people experiencing career SOS.Last week, I spoke about career unrest, but some are experiencing worse, career arrest. The opportunity for personal growth and dignity in labour has been cut short.One story irked me. Why?...