Inflation in Nigeria: How Rising Costs Are Impacting Consumers.
Inflation has become a persistent issue in Nigeria, a challenge that continues to weigh heavily on consumers nationwide. Defined as the increase in the prices of goods and services over some time, inflation erodes purchasing power and leads to economic uncertainty. In Nigeria, the inflation rate has been on a sharp incline, affecting the livelihoods […]
Upskilling and Reskilling: The Key to Retaining Top Talent in 2024
The job market is changing daily and at a fast pace. One that has only been imagined. This means companies must adapt to stay competitive. One of the most significant challenges organisations face in 2024 is retaining top talent. As technology evolves and the nature of work shifts, employees need to continuously develop new skills […]
Career Pathways: Guiding Employees Towards Successful Career Development
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, career development has become more critical than ever for both employees and employers. According to an article by OrangeHRM, employee growth and development are no longer optional, they’re now more than ever, very important for both individual and organizational success. These may include the process of acquiring skills, and […]
Top Tier Leadership – 5 Steps to Becoming a Connected and Trusted Team Leader.
One of the most common leadership quotes talks about how the duties of a leader encompass among others, bringing people together. In an organization or a business setting, a leader take on duties including setting goals, effective communication, motivation, strategy making, and execution, plus supervision of daily activities. These are the foundations on which Top […]
Why Employee Engagement is Vital to Your Business Success
In 2019, Deloitte appointed its first “well-being officer”, a move that saw top publications from Forbes to Adweek turn out articles to break down the meaning. The job according to Deloitte was to drive the “strategy and innovation around work-life, health and wellness” for the firm’s employees. Fast forward to May 2022, the publisher behind […]
How to Identify and Combat Burnout at Your Work.
Workplace burnout has always been a topic of concern. However, after the Covid-19 pandemic, a heightened rate of burnout swept through the corporate world; with more employees quitting their jobs in toxic fields. In a bid to further analyze this challenge, Visier, a workplace analytics firm surveyed 1000 full-time U.S workers. Visier reported a staggering […]
Let’s Talk About Workplace Toxicity
Working as an employee in Nigeria requires a double level of competence and endurance. In developed countries, you could easily report your boss if you perceive toxicity but the case is different here. Mostly, this is due to the fact that labour laws are almost non-existent or completely non-functional in Nigeria. Or simply because everyone […]
5 Red Flags to Look Out For Before Working at that Organisation
Being an employee in an organisation could either be an amazing or a horrible experience. It involves adjusting to the organisation’s standards and culture. While some company’s culture could be accommodating, others aren’t. So always watch out for certain red flags. For instance, conversations concerning this on Twitter sprung recently as a result of a TechCabal […]
Association of Household Employee Managers (AHEM) Launches Campaign to Promote Respect for Domestic Staff
In anticipation of its inaugural conference billed for 17 and 18 of September, the Association of Household Employee Managers (AHEM) has launched a pledge video across social media, advocating for the rights of domestic workers. The one-minute video features some of the conference speakers led by the president of AHEM Nigeria, Elizabeth Ajetunmobi. In the […]
6 Ways You’re Making Your Employees Unproductive
Having low productivity in the workplace is not something uncommon. Research shows that employees are only 60% as productive in their workplaces as they could be. So, why is this happening? Keep reading and find out 6 reasons why your employees may suffer from low productivity levels in the workplace Lack of Flexibility Too many […]