The 4-Day Workweek: Could It Be the Future of Productivity?
In recent years, the traditional five-day workweek has come under scrutiny as companies, employees, and researchers explore better ways to balance work and life. One alternative that has gained significant attention is the four-day workweek model that reduces the standard 40-hour workweek to 32 hours across four days, with no reduction in pay. Advocates believe […]
Finding Stability in a Hostile Workplace & Talent Environment
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, employees often find themselves navigating hostile workplaces and unpredictable talent environments. A hostile work environment can take many forms; toxic leadership, discrimination, lack of career growth, high turnover, or a culture of fear and insecurity. When combined with an unstable talent market where layoffs, restructuring, and competition are constant, finding […]
Cultural Intelligence at Work: How to Thrive in a Global Workforce
In today’s interconnected world, the workplace has become increasingly diverse, bringing together individuals from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences. This shift has created a pressing need for professionals to develop cultural intelligence (CQ)—the ability to relate to and work effectively across cultures. Thriving in a global workforce requires not just awareness of cultural differences […]
ON THE GO! Quick, Nutritious Meals for Busy Professionals by Chef Ayeni Oluwadarasimi.
In today’s frenetic work environment, professionals like you often find themselves strapped for time to prepare healthy meals. After enduring marathon work hours, back-to-back meetings, and exhausting commutes, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with some expertly provided quick, nutritious meals for busy […]
How to Build an Effective Mentor-Mentee Relationship for Career Growth
Mentorship is a powerful tool for professional development, offering opportunities for growth, learning, and networking. Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance your career, having a mentor can be the key to unlocking your full potential. However, building a strong mentor-mentee relationship is crucial to reaping these benefits. Before we get into how to […]
GLAZING HOT WITH… Ibrahim Suleiman: Nollywood’s Renaissance Man on Acting, Art, Architecture and More!
We can all agree that Nollywood is a dynamic landscape. Many talents go through, some stand out while others wash out. In this ever-wavy sea of talents, ego and personas, Ibrahim Suleiman stands out as a multifaceted talent whose influence continues to grow. We all know him as one of the industry’s leading men, and […]
5 Ways to Land Your Dream Internship Role
Over the years, successful internships have always been the starting point for aspiring professionals to elevate their careers and get on a path to securing full-time jobs. In most cases, internships have become one of the unofficial requirements for getting entry-level employment. According to a 2023 Ripplematch survey, 60% of early career candidates are concerned […]
Organise, Automate, Thrive: Leveraging Digital Tools and Apps for Success!
Staying organised has never been more important than now. With an endless stream of tasks, commitments, and information coming our way, the ability to manage our time and resources effectively can be the difference between success and stress. Fortunately, there are various digital tools and apps available to help keep our lives organised and on track. […]
Five Key Strategies for Negotiating a Higher Salary
The tech side of Nigerian X ( formerly known as Twitter) has over the past few weeks been discussing issues concerning salaries and payments – an example was also made of an employee who was owed salaries for 16 weeks. In all of these, the Nigerian economic space now is a very harsh one, and […]
Once Again, The Remote vs. Physical Work Mode Argument Lingers
The Remote vs. Physical Work Mode Argument — A few days ago, the Nigerian work and tech community on X (formerly Twitter) started a discourse on remote work and how it’s not a perfect way to climb up the corporate ladder. While some supported the position, others were quick to present that not all employees […]