Where Does Your Hope Lie?

Where Does Your Hope Lie?

Over the weekend, I watched a disheartening video of a criminal; armed robber, rapist, as bad as it gets. He was suggesting that the police kill him because sending him back to prison will only make him more of a criminal as he had been down that road before and came...
Reference Checks: Why Honesty is the Best Policy

Reference Checks: Why Honesty is the Best Policy

So yesterday I was called by an old friend. I missed her call and read the text she sent. It was a request for a reference check for a past employee. I sighed. In recent times I have received reference requests on previous staff, professional colleagues, past bosses,...
Are You Well?

Are You Well?

Are You Well? I don’t mean it in that way, but how are you really doing? Especially in these really tough and unusual times? If it’s been good for you, I thank God for your life, be grateful because it’s been a terrible time for many, myself...
When HR Gets Laid Off…

When HR Gets Laid Off…

For the last 2 months, I have been engaged in restructuring projects, helping organisations reposition their organisation structure, processes and policies to withstand the pandemic and beyond. Yes, I love training, but my background is very analytical, I have very...
SMEs Account for 84% of Employment

SMEs Account for 84% of Employment

1. SMEs in Nigeria are broadly defined as businesses with turnover of less than N100m per annum and/or less than 300 employees. 96% of Nigerian businesses are SMEs. 2. In Nigeria, SMEs account for 84% of employment. 3. The reality of this data, is that 4 out of every...
Senior Management Executives: You Still Need a CV

Senior Management Executives: You Still Need a CV

I am sad to admit that some of the poorest fit CVs and LinkedIn profiles I have seen are at Executive and Senior Management level. Many qualified Executive and Senior level candidates are passed on because their LinkedIn profiles and CVs are not positioned for such...