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Cross-border payments startups are exploring the right way to power the future of work

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How to protect yourself from employment scams after getting laid off

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SVB closure: 5 answers to startup employee’s questions

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Are employee bonds a good way to retain talent? You be the judge

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From telecoms engineer to disability advocate: The inspiring journey of Dolapo Agbede

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2022 was great, but is PR a viable career for you in 2023?

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Why more people would give office romance a shot in 2023

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The year of quiets: 8 popular workplace terms trending since 2022

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4 alternatives to the Tech Nation visa for African tech talents

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You might be unable to apply for the UK’s Tech Nation Visa after March 31, 2023

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The human cost of non-compete clauses in employment contracts

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Tech recruiter shares how to land the best African talents

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Inside the lives of professionals living with invisible disabilities in Nigerian workplaces

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Klasha’s bold menstrual leave policy: A step forward or a step too far?

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Softcom has reportedly laid off staff after owing salaries in December 2021 and November 2022

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After raising $140m+ from 4 funding rounds in 2022, mobility startup, Moove quietly “dismisses” employees

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With less than 0.1% of workers migrating, Nigeria’s brain drain problem is an exaggerated case of talent migration

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Owing salaries is about to become a crime in Nigeria

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4 HR solutions you can consider for your Nigerian company in 2022

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UPDATED:Lagos co-working spaces and tech hubs to pay ₦150,000 for safety audit

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Cross-border payments startups are exploring the right way to power the future of work

More cross-border payments platforms are springing up in Africa, but only a few are making specific efforts to focus on freelancers and remote workers. What makes the difference?

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How to protect yourself from employment scams after getting laid off

The current increase in layoffs is contributing to a higher unemployment rate, resulting in a surge in job seekers. Unfortunately, this situation has created an opportunity for employment scams to thrive. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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SVB closure: 5 answers to startup employee’s questions

This article answers some questions about the closure of Silicon Valley Bank, the role of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the possible impact on jobs in tech startup employees.

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Are employee bonds a good way to retain talent? You be the judge

One way employers get back their investments in employees is through employee bonds. However, there are several arguments about its legality and how ethical it is. Is this a good way to go about employee retention?

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From telecoms engineer to disability advocate: The inspiring journey of Dolapo Agbede

Today on Expert and African, we delve into Dolapo Agbede’s incredible story as a woman in tech committed to creating inclusive workplaces for people living with disabilities.

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2022 was great, but is PR a viable career for you in 2023?

African startups will continue to work on their brand image and perception, so public relations (PR) service providers will always be in demand. Find out what startups should consider before thinking of using PR and why anyone should consider a career in PR in 2023.

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Why more people would give office romance a shot in 2023

Love can be found anywhere, including where we work. However, dating at work is usually frowned upon for ethical and legal reasons. But the story might be changing with startups adopting a flexible work culture.

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The year of quiets: 8 popular workplace terms trending since 2022

The terms describing what happens in the workplace are evolving as the concept of work evolves. From quiet quitting to desk bombing, here’s a list of popular workplace terms since 2022.

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4 alternatives to the Tech Nation visa for African tech talents

Tech Nation’s imminent shutdown raises questions about whether tech talent will continue to benefit from the UK’s Global Talent visa program if new backers don’t surface. Here are countries with similar programs for tech talent, innovators, and investors.

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You might be unable to apply for the UK’s Tech Nation Visa after March 31, 2023

Nigerians make up a large part of Tech Nation Visa Alumni alongside India and Russia; however, from March 31, 2023, Tech Nation will shut down due to lack of funding, affecting African tech talents aspiring to work in the UK.

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The human cost of non-compete clauses in employment contracts

The subject of non-compete clauses has been largely questioned and criticised, but they remain common in employment contracts. With the US about to ban them, we look at how it impacts a country’s labour market.

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Tech recruiter shares how to land the best African talents

What does it take to be a recruiter, especially in a constantly evolving space like the tech startup space? Chibuzo Ihentuge-Eric shares her view.

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Inside the lives of professionals living with invisible disabilities in Nigerian workplaces

What does it feel like to live with a disability that’s barely noticed? This piece dives deep into the struggles of people living with invisible disabilities in Nigeria. It explores how they navigate work and what’s expected of employers.

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Klasha’s bold menstrual leave policy: A step forward or a step too far?

Praise and criticism have trailed Klasha’s introduction of a menstrual leave policy that allows its employees to take up to five days of leave during their menstrual cycles. There’s more to it than meets the eye. Find

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Softcom has reportedly laid off staff after owing salaries in December 2021 and November 2022

Softcom has allegedly laid off 10% of its workforce after owing salaries in December 2021 and November 2022.

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After raising $140m+ from 4 funding rounds in 2022, mobility startup, Moove quietly “dismisses” employees

Nigerian-founded mobility fintech startup, Moove has reportedly laid off part of its workforce. It is unclear how many employees were affected by the layoffs. This is coming after three funding rounds in 2022

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With less than 0.1% of workers migrating, Nigeria’s brain drain problem is an exaggerated case of talent migration

This piece contains the opinions of professionals on Nigeria’s popularly-discussed talent migration trend. Among other things, we concluded that the current migration rate doesn’t imply a brain drain. Find out more.

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Owing salaries is about to become a crime in Nigeria

A bill to make late and non-payment of salaries and pensions a criminal offence in Nigeria has passed the second reading at the House of Representatives. Owing salaries for more than 2 months can attract one month imprisonment for an employer.

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4 HR solutions you can consider for your Nigerian company in 2022

Here are 4 HR software that Nigerian companies, startups, freelance, and individuals can use in 2022

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UPDATED:Lagos co-working spaces and tech hubs to pay ₦150,000 for safety audit

Lagos State Government has begun enforcing a yearly safety audit on co-working spaces and tech hubs and this will cost these facilities ₦150,000 annually. Here’s what you should know.

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