The Law & You: Collective Bargaining In Nigeria (Part B)
Processes Of Collective Bargaining Much controversy exists over what activities collective bargaining embraces. Depending upon whether one adopts a broad or a narrow point of view, the processes of bargaining variously include: Find Part A here Negotiation of contracts: negotiation of contracts is the most significant factor. It provides the general structure of wages, hours, […]
The Law & You: Collective Bargaining In Nigeria (Part A)
Collective bargaining in Nigeria evolved through government intervention unlike other countries where the concept evolved from the private industrial sector. The term ‘collective bargaining’ is made up of two words; ‘collective’ which means a group action through representation and ‘bargaining’ on the other hand means negotiating and it involves proposal and counter-offers. Thus, collective bargaining […]
The HR Hub: Career Growth – Whose Responsibility, Employee Or Employer?
One of the most common questions I get from talents when profiling them for organizations is: “Are there opportunities for growth in that organization?” It is increasingly becoming one of the most important sources of motivation for prospective employees when looking for a job, the singular most important being the paycheck of course! Candidates are […]
The HR Hub: Why Training Is Non-Negotiable
It’s interesting to see how organizations scramble for ‘already-made’ talents, in the context of not just having the right qualifications and experience, but also having the right skill-set which is usually acquired through training. Even fresh graduates are expected to have some level of ‘workplace skills’ if they are going to be considered for hiring. […]
THE HR HUB: How To Handle Waking Up To A Job You Dread
Mondays! A day like any other day, yet dreaded by so many because it reminds them to get to a job they dread. It’s rather tough going to bed at night depressed over the fact that you are going to be waking up to be somewhere you’ll rather not be. And quite unfortunately, you get […]
The HR Hub: A-Z Basics Of A Good CV – Let’s Get You Noticed!
Much ado about the CV! According to Glassdoor, each job vacancy gets an average of 250 applications. Little wonder it takes a recruiter six seconds to glance through a CV! Making a good inpression A CV is your first and perhaps only opportunity/contact with a recruiter/potential employer and this means you must make a very […]
7 Mistakes to Avoid as an Employer
One of the most challenging parts of running a small or medium enterprise is being an employer of labour. Whether you have 3 employees or 30, life as you know it has changed forever. You’re now directly responsible to and for others, and you have to do right by them and also make sure that […]
How To Deal With A Bossy Boss in Nigeria
As an official Chief of Staff, Amebo Nation, I overheard a young lady complaining about her boss. Apparently, the young lady felt stiffened by the persistent meddling of her boss in her official duties. Well, I obviously did not hear the advice given by the other person at the other side of the phone. A […]
I’m Loyal!
I’m sure you’re already imagining a young guy with slim fitted t-shirt on skinny jeans with red sneakers bending his knees as he uses both his hands to shake an older man in Agbada and says, ‘ah, bros, I’m loyal o’. Well, loyalty goes far beyond a handshake and a few words. Most people pledge their […]
Dear Nigerian Employer, What Do You Mean By Experience?
See ehn! The Nigerian employer is almost always a hard nut to crack. He wants an employee less than 32 years of age with at least ten years experience. Wait! Did you get that? I have taken time out to think about the possibility of such a demand in a country where you spend almost the […]
5 Reasons Why Your Staff Dislike You
By Joy Ehonwa 1. You don’t respect them What? I’m the boss, they should respect me! No sir, respect is reciprocal. You can’t treat employees shabbily, saying “there are many graduates out there who need jobs, so if you don’t want to work, resign!” and expect them to be enamoured with you. Name-calling is […]