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Leading people in the modern workplace becomes more challenging without the right strategies and tools. We share expert insights on navigating this dynamic landscape with little or no casualties.

Lagos-based SMEs are embracing the remote work culture and it's working

Onyinye Uche

7 years ago

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Only 3.1% of finance professionals in Nigeria earn above ₦1m a month

Only 3.1% of finance professionals in Nigeria earn above ₦1 million in a month in 2024. 22% have relocated in the past five years for better financial stability.

Bolu Abiodun

3 days ago

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I'm 37 and jobless by choice because of sickle cell

Living with sickle cell comes with dealing with so much pain. For Aaron*, his parent told him to stop working after two years, promising they'd take care of his needs. He agreed since he's not certain of how long he'll live.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

5 days ago

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AI skills might be next-rated, data analytics is still the most demanded digital skill in 2024

If there was a next-rated award for global digital skills, AI would have won, given the attention and growth it has achieved over the past year. However, Data Analytics' place remains undisputed and might be for a long time for obvious reasons.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

1 week ago

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I hate office politics even though it favours me

Titilola* has an inspiring story of entering the professional world early in life. Over the past 18 years, she has honed the delicate art of navigating office politics — finding ways to embrace its benefits even when she's uncomfortable with it.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 weeks ago

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"Calling back an employee that resigned means giving them power over you." Workplace coach on handling employee exits

Employee departures, especially of top talent, can be tough for employers, but workplace expert Patience Asore suggests being prepared and offers tips on rehiring them.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 weeks ago

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What employers want their modern offices to look like and why

Employers put extra effort into how the office space looks not only to lure employees back to the office; they've realised how important it is for productivity. What do companies consider before deciding what they want their office to look like?

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

1 month ago

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"This company wanted me to do something spiritual, so I rejected the job offer."

John* is an engineer who had an unconventional career journey littered with disappointment and weird experiences. Now that he’s gotten his dream job, he still wished he had gotten some things right earlier.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

1 month ago

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HeyGen AI Avatar 3.0 and the possible dark side of AI in hiring

AI video generating tools like HeyGen are getting so good that it's becoming even more difficult to tell the real from the fake. How would this impact hiring and other HR processes?

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

1 month ago

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I was doing a CEO's job for just ₦50k

Timi* spent three years working for employers and had bad experiences, including being treated like a child. Today, she is a content strategist and social media manager who runs a digital marketing agency.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

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Despite clear career paths, Millennials and GenZs don't stay long at companies, new Workplace report reveals

The Nigerian Workplace Report reveals that although 74.6% of respondents have a clear career path, Millennials and Gen Zs still leave jobs within three years, driven majorly by personal preferences.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

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I lost ₦500k to scams while searching for a government job

Chude* believes that working with a private company does not give the kind of job security a government job gives. After trying for five years and getting scammed, he's still hopeful he'll get one someday.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

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Things employers don't know about remote workers

Recent reports show that fake employees have successfully infiltrated US tech companies, and are likely responsible for the strong drive of RTO policies. What can African companies do to protect their workforce?

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

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"I think I got where I am today because I'm beautiful." — 27-year-old tech sis dealing with imposter syndrome

At 27, Chioma* has already made it to a senior role at a Nigerian tech company and has an offer she's considering from a foreign company. Yet, the more she accomplishes, the more she questions if she deserves to be where she is.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

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What two industry leaders say about job hoppers

The stigma that comes with job hopping has largely reduced as more managers are now more welcoming for several reasons. These experts share their opinions about job hoppers and how to job-hop strategically.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

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Life of a Naija dev: "Working on more than one job makes me focus more"

Mayowa* has only three years of professional experience being a developer, worked with both amazing employers and less-than-ideal ones. While he currently codes for a living, his plan is to solve problems with tech.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

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