by Adora Ikwuemesi | Oct 31, 2023 | General
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...
by Adora Ikwuemesi | Oct 24, 2023 | General, HR Policies
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...
by Adora Ikwuemesi | Sep 26, 2023 | General
I am pretty average at most things.I was very average at school, till I dropped physics and chemistry and discovered economics.I was very average at work till I switched from UI Design to a career in Human Resources.I realise, the only time I excel, is when I am being...
by Adora Ikwuemesi | Sep 19, 2023 | General
For HR Professionals, career suicide is allowing yourself be used to do the dirty work of unscrupulous management.HR is not the ‘hit man’ signing off wrongful terminations at every whim. Neither is HR ‘fear factory’, churning out threats and...
by Adora Ikwuemesi | Jul 8, 2023 | Recruitment
I am a bit torn on this one, so please, weigh in on this.I typically use essays as part of recruitment assessments. To write well, you need to present your thinking clearly. This is an important competence for any role requiring strong communication skills.I read all...
by Adora Ikwuemesi | Jun 29, 2023 | Payroll Management
The truth is, when I was Head HR, I didn’t understand payroll. Everytime the accountant would send payroll to me for approval, I would silently pray that it was accurate. The most I could check was joiners and leavers. At least, I could advise on start dates and...
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