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Success vs Marriage
Human Reources

Success vs Marriage

As a Woman, you may hold a Doctorate Degree, a senior Management position in a well respected organization, command respect whenever you step into the...

Aug 08, 2024
3 min
175
Occupational Grief
Human Reources

Occupational Grief

When we speak about grief most of the time, we are probably speaking about someone passing away. But have you ever experienced occupational grief...

Jul 19, 2024
5 min
155
Salary Negotiations; what you need to know
Human Reources

Salary Negotiations; what you need to know

I was recently invited to speak at a webinar and when my host asked me what subject I wanted to speak on and mentioned...

Jul 18, 2024
6 min
158
After you get the job…
Human Reources

After you get the job…

It is often said that, ‘always remember that what you are currently taking for granted was once something you prayed for desperately’. Recently, my...

Apr 12, 2024
3 min
147
Arming Private Security Guards
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Arming Private Security Guards

Terrorism has become very real in Kenya and the subject of issuing of guns to private security guards has become a subject of discussion, and as a HR...

Feb 16, 2024
3 min
148
Employment Gap
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Employment Gap

When review a candidate’s CV, it is very common that you will notice a break from employment for a certain period of time that might not be explained...

Jan 20, 2024
3 min
114
Is that really necessary?
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Is that really necessary?

How do you respond to a Supervisor who is constantly shouting at and embarrassing you in public whenever they are giving instructions or even repriman...

Jan 12, 2024
3 min
133
In Pursuit of High Altitudes
Human Reources

In Pursuit of High Altitudes

I’ve had the privilege of exploring high altitude mountains in and outside Kenya as a hiker. When I’m out there in the wild, I think about the lessons I can pick from the different experiences that I would translate in the workplace.

Apr 20, 2023
9 min
118
My junior gets paid more than me…
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My junior gets paid more than me…

What do you do when you discover that your junior or a colleague on the same job level as you is getting paid more? Matters compensation are very p...

Apr 13, 2023
4 min
111
To resign or wait to be fired?
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To resign or wait to be fired?

What happens when an employee resigns in the middle of a disciplinary process against them? Should the employer accept the resignation or proceed with...

Jan 11, 2023
4 min
87
Keep calm & call the HR!
Human Reources

Keep calm & call the HR!

Steve Jobs once said that it does not make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do…… Many companies hire very smart HR Managers/Of...

May 12, 2022
4 min
94
Tell us about yourself
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Tell us about yourself

This is one one of the most commonly used statements in any interview. I have been asked this ‘question’ and I know I have asked quite a number of...

Apr 14, 2022
3 min
142