Swimming With The Sharks
Thursday, 15 August 2019
Emma walked into the cafeteria with a well-rehearsed smile plastered on her face to mask how she truly felt. She would not let them catch her wallowing in sadness. That is exactly where they want her to be. Never! She would rather have them see her smiling than wearing a long face. She was nothing
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Rising Up To The Challenge
Thursday, 08 August 2019
Mercy knew that so much was expected of her. She got the job by faith, got promoted by grace – what some will call divine intervention, and has been surviving the last few months by God’s mercies. The gang-up against her by jealous colleagues was so strong now. She had only two options. A: to
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Work Can Be Fun
Thursday, 01 August 2019
Just think about it. We spend more time at work than at home and if we cannot find ways to make our work place fun, then our lives will just be one of drudgery and boredom. Research has shown that workplaces that incorporate a little bit of fun tend to be more productive and the
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The Intern 4: The Verdict
Thursday, 25 July 2019
Temidayo heaved a sigh as she stepped into the office that Monday morning, a week after the incidence with Kenny. She remembered that the MD never said a word about it. He just stormed off to his room after ensuring that she was back in her room. Even on their way home, the trip was
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The Intern 3
Thursday, 18 July 2019
Getting ready for a trip with the MD was no easy feat for Temidayo. Aside from the fact that she had been told that she will be taking minutes for the M.D, confirm all his appointments, etc; she had also been forwarded the PowerPoint slide he was to present at the meeting. “You just came
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The Intern 2
Thursday, 11 July 2019
Temidayo walked to her station as usual, not too sure of things anymore. Ever since the day Kenny (her ex) walked up to her desk, her excitement had died down. This was not what she bargained for. She thought of confiding in the HR Manager but she did not even know how to broach the
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The Intern
Thursday, 04 July 2019
Temidayo looked at herself in the mirror and touched up her makeup with light strokes of her brush. She expertly rubbed off an errant smear of the lipstick with a piece of tissue. She placed her left hand on her hip and shifted her weight to her left leg. She spun her hips around slowly
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Workplace Ethics: The Other Side
Thursday, 30 May 2019
So, every day you report at work with the mind of putting in your best; do your duty and leave the rest to God. You are honest, diligent, hardworking, dependable, etc or so you think until you do some of these things: Misuse of company time: “How?” you ask. Conducting personal business on company time
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Playing Politics
Thursday, 23 May 2019
Office politics exists whether you work in a multinational or a one-man business. You will be amazed at the type of manipulation that happens, even in small firms and the caliber of people engaged in it. With all organizations, there are written and unwritten rules of conduct, ethics and etiquette and depending on your goals
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Work-Life Balance: How Possible?
Thursday, 16 May 2019
Work-life balance is a term commonly used to describe the balance that a working individual needs between time allocated for work and other aspects of life. These other areas of life include, but are not limited to, personal interests, family and social or leisure activities. For Christians, you also factor in time for God and Kingdom assignments. Now Sarah is struggling so much,
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Creating A Non-toxic Work Environment
Thursday, 02 May 2019
The workplace is where we spend 80% of our day as employees. Our co-workers are people we spend most of our time with, even more than with family and friends. Hence, the workplace should be a place of energy, creativity and friendliness. More than just the employer, it is imperative that staff members create an
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Profiting From The Company
Thursday, 25 April 2019
There is a popular saying – where you work is where you eat. Is this the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Or does this statement mean something else, a hidden lie, maybe? Funke is in charge of diesel in her company. She has made a deal with the diesel suppliers to
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Compromise Or Con Promise
Thursday, 18 April 2019
An employment letter spells out the terms and conditions of work to the employee. A staff handbook whether written or unwritten also spells out the expected behaviour of the employer and obligations of the employer and what should be obtainable from both parties. Compromise – To accept that you will reduce your demands or change
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5 Things You Must Never Do at Work – Words Edition
Thursday, 11 April 2019
Words, words, words! These 4 letters have shaped the world (literally) and continue to create our reality. So why do we use them so carelessly? This applies to every aspect of our lives including work; let’s talk about how not to use words in our offices. Say Yes to Everything – Contrary to popular opinion,
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5 Things You Must Never Do At Work – Food Edition
Thursday, 28 March 2019
You know how the freedom to do something does not necessarily make it the right thing to do? Like, you have the freedom to scream, but screaming at your boss might not be a good idea. Well it’s the same with food, here are 5 things you must remember not to do with food while
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