In the workplace, relationships between employees and managers’ interactions play a big role. Every day, employees are around their co-workers, managers, and the other people in the organisation. The way in which these players interact affects how the employee feels at...
Getting there is that you do well in school, but what we find is that what is taught in the classroom does not always prepare students for the work environment. In school, students do learn theories, ideas and key skills which...
In today’s ever-changing work environment, we see that what is out there for employees is that they have to solve issues, make choices, absorb info, and put themselves in different situations. Also, in many cases, what used to suffice, which was...
In all work environments, it is the responsibility of the employer to have staff that are reliable in what they do. Although teamwork is important, we also see value in employees that are able to work alone. This includes the ability...
Teamwork is a key element in all successful work environments. What it does is bring people together towards a single aim instead of going at it alone. In a work setting, employees bring to the table a variety of skills, ideas,...
Starting out in a new career is an exciting time but also a challenging one. Many who graduate do well academically, but upon entry into the workforce, they realise which skills the real world wants are not the same as what...
Unemployment is a major issue in Nigeria. When there are individuals who are willing and able to work but still do not find jobs, that issue affects not only the individual. It can impact families, businesses, communities, and the large-scale economy....
In many cases, we see that two people leaving the same school with the same degrees go on to do very different things at work. One may catch on fast and be a great asset to the team. The other may...
In present times, we see the job market transform at a faster rate than what we have recently witnessed in past years. Technology advances, shift in business models, global competition, and what workers want out of their jobs has brought about...
The present job market is in a state of flux. We see new tech, which is but a small element, redefining business practices and industry requirements, which in turn is transforming the skills that employers look for in new hires. Also,...
In the present job market, which is very competitive, academic credentials are at times not enough for standing out. We see that companies are instead looking for candidates who can prove they have had practical experience, are ready for the work...
In the present job market, it is no longer enough to have skills and degrees. With the advent of digital platforms, remote work, online networking, and global competition, professional visibility has become a very important issue. At a time which may...
In the past, to build an international career, you had to uproot yourself and move to a different country. Now we see a different picture. We have seen growth in technology, wide-scale internet access, remote work tools, and digital collaboration platforms,...
Many career success stories start out slowly. We see that what begins as a weekend project, a small freelance gig, or a hobby you do in your free time can, in fact, grow into a great source of income and, at...
Technology is a dominant force that has been reshaping modern careers for the past few decades. We have seen growth in computers, the internet, mobile technology, and artificial intelligence, which in turn has transformed how we work, how businesses run, and...
Finding it hard to land a good job is a trend we’re seeing play out in many industries, which report hundreds of applicants for a single position. Also, companies are able to hire from a global pool, technology is reshaping what...
Remote work has transformed from a specialty arrangement into a key element of the modern labor market. We see that this is due to improvements in internet connectivity, collaboration software, and cloud-based tools, which enable people to be productive from almost...
Automation is a reality we live with today, as opposed to an element of science fiction or remote factories. In the present, it is a part of what goes on in daily business routines all over the world. From robots that...
Africa has young populations and is seeing very fast growth in consumer markets. In terms of government, business, and entrepreneurial investment, we are seeing investment in tech, infrastructure, manufacturing, and agriculture, which in turn is creating new jobs. While we do...
In the global arena, many professionals see the Middle East as a very attractive market for international job search. In which we see the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain stand out as destinations that present great opportunities for...
The US still has the preeminent labor market in the world. As the biggest economy out there, we see it also as a trend setter in terms of workplace technologies, employment practices, and hiring standards, which in turn are adopted by...
As a large portions of the global population, Canada is a more complex thing than just a destination of beautiful landscapes and high quality of life. It is also a very friendly place for skilled and hard-working individuals who are looking...
For a large number of professionals in other parts of the world, Europe’s importance goes beyond that of just a tourist location. It is also a place with a large-scale diversity of work opportunities, highly developed economies, and a growing demand...
A few years back, the primary way to find work was to look in your city for job openings, apply to local companies, and go in person for an interview. Today, that is not the only option which exists for people...
In our globalized present, what was once a personal achievement or hobby has turned into a career asset: to have multiple languages. Companies operate across borders, we have customers from different cultures, and professionals are seeing greater numbers of their colleagues...
For some time, it was thought that a university degree was the key to a successful career. We were told that the way to secure a stable job and build a good future was through getting a degree. Although higher education...
The world of work has transformed. In Nigeria, a graphic designer may be working with a startup in Canada. In Kenya, a software developer may be the one who designs products for a company in Germany. In India, a digital marketer...
Remote work has gone from a fringe issue to the preeminent issue in the modern labor market. What used to be the domain of freelancers, outsourced teams, and a few tech companies has grown into a main-stage issue for all industries...
The job market has become borderless. In Canada, we see that a software developer from Nigeria is a viable hire. In Australia, a digital marketing professional from India is able to run campaigns. Also, in Europe and the U.S., a project...
Freelance work has become the most practical way for Nigerians to earn independent income and build careers that are not tied to a single employer. With a laptop, a stable internet connection, and a valuable skill, many Nigerians are now working...