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Hire people smarter than you
Hiring intelligently is one of the most direct ways to build a company’s success. Look for the most capable…
Ten signs you’re being bullied at work
Chances are if you work with others, you’ll be bullied at some point in your career.
In the U.S., where the…
Corporate gender gap
Leading companies are failing to capitalize on the talents of women in the workforce, according to the World…
Current trends in resumes
Resumes or curriculum vitae have not remained static over time. They have continually evolved along the lines of…
Africa literacy facts from UNESCO
In Sub-Saharan Africa
• More than 1 in 3 adults cannot read.
• 176 million adults are unable to read and write.…
Corruption in the academia
In the mid 1990s I attended a public lecture in one of the first generation federal universities in Nigeria and the…
Are water-cooler perceptions driving employee engagement…
Just in case leaders are not in the know, employees are asking (and answering) questions similar to those listed…
International membership month for IABC
As part of its strategic effort to improve human capacity and improve professionalism among members, International…
Personal development and leadership coaching (1)
Leaders lead from a people point of view, helping people do their work and in the process achieve their potential”…
Vodacom’s industrial tour for students
In its continuous effort to bridge the gap between theories taught in the classroom and real life situations,…
Africa’s youth bulge a big burden
A recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) forecasts that if current trends persist, one in…
Why young people make wrong career choices
The absence of proper guidance and counseling for many young people is the reason behind their inability to make…