Emotional intelligence in the workplace seems to be one of the many things everybody needs but doesn’t want to practice. It is pretty much like charity- everybody needs it, but not everyone wants to practice it. We’re constantly wishing our coworkers will “act mature”, but oddly enough, we’re silent on the matter of our own maturity. …
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Workplace equality is a subject we’re all concerned about. it is that topic that you sometimes want to talk about but you don’t want to step on anybody’s ego so you keep shut. The process of becoming an employee can be exciting, but it’s also nerve-wracking. One moment you’re writing cover letters, the next you …
Most Nigerians have experienced a hostile work environment. If you haven’t, big congratulations to you. No matter the type of job you do, stress is inevitable. It is a natural response to continuous work and improper rest. However, when an employee is unmotivated to be at their job due to reasons such as unpleasant coworkers, …
Mental Health in the Nigerian workplace is in dire need of action. Mental health is one of the challenges that know no boundaries. it affects employers and employees alike. As a result, the workplace can be rendered unproductive by mental health challenges. This is why there is a need to have a great understanding of …
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Teamwork in an organization can be summed up in this quote by author John C. Maxwell reads, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” And we believe that. There are so many other teamwork quotes. Maybe one day we’ll make a list of the really great ones so you can cut and paste around the workplace, eh? …
Maintain a Work-life balance? In Nigeria? Sounds mythical in this extreme sport we’re all pushing these days, huh? For most employed people in Nigeria, it is gbas gbos from the moment you open your eyes till when you fall asleep in front of the television. Let’s face it. Work, even if it is something we …
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If you are working in an organization in Nigeria and you want to last long, one of the qualities you need to possess is the ability to adjust to changes in your workplace. Working in Nigeria can be difficult. As an employee and employer, you’ll experience various changes that could make or break your career. …
Keeping your employees motivated still doesn’t mean anything serious in Nigeria. Many Nigerian employers just hire people, expect them to work their fingers and toes off, don’t pay salaries on time while expecting the best results from them. The key to a successful business isn’t only focusing on customer needs but ensuring your employee’s needs …
Making your CV stand out is not as difficult as everyone says it is. But with the onset of Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and algorithms, recruiters no longer spend aeons poring over applications and thousands of cover letters. The ball game has changed and in order for your application to stand out, you need more …
Work from home seems like a sweet concept, right? Just lounging about in your previous day’s clothes, lugging your laptop from one room to the next and generally having a swell time. This is the case until reality sets in. The inability to work through your housemates’ endless noise and your neighbour’s noisy generator and …
