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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...