Silent whispers, loud impact: Handling hearsay complaints In office corridors, hearsay complaints are like wildfire- quick to spread and capable of causing extensive damage.
Decision making: When to lean on your gut feeling Over the past 11 years, this column has repeatedly discussed and warned business executives on the intricate dance between instinctive decision-making and deliberate strategic planning for...
Writing skills: The impact of effective writing on career growth The legendary Albert Einstein opined that light travels faster than sound which is why most people appear bright until they speak.
Overcoming challenges and driving results in your firm Performance management is not just about hitting targets, it's about continuously raising the bar.
Workplace battles: How to properly handle combative employees Ever found yourself locking horns with a colleague or boss who turns every meeting into a battleground?
How AI can revolutionise Africa’s labour landscape. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent years.
Are you aware of your firm's blinders on diversity, equity and inclusion matters? Small and medium-sized businesses can adopt a better posture on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Are you making missteps that create culture of fear? Dispersed amongst the lush greenhouses of our East African flower capital, Naivasha, the serene beauty of sprawling flower farms belies the internal turmoil brewing among their workforces.
Rehiring resigned or fired employees While the number of employees who quit, both voluntary and involuntary, continues to fluctuate, some employers are now turning to rehiring exited employees.
BELLOWS: Strategies that promote collaborative solutions Balanced pragmatism is a potent tool for navigating not only hotly contested political discussions but fostering cross-partisan respect across a myriad of professional and personal scenarios.
Navigating office politics to secure that promotion The anticipation of job promotions is frequently shadowed by the dynamics of office politics.
Igniting a profitable freshness in the workplace Creativity in the workplace is the production of novel and useful ideas by individuals or teams working together in complex social systems.
Navigating the blurred line in workplace nicknames A nickname can be a source of motivation or discrimination to the bearer.
MUHIA: Why strategic planning is the cornerstone of good leadership The idea of planning can serve a great deal and can lead to a tremendous change in your personal life or business.
BELLOWS: Ways of saying 'no' to ridiculous deadlines In a more polite culture like Kenya, saying 'no' to authority figures becomes more challenging.
BELLOWS: Strategies to mitigate burnout at workplace Many of us have likely felt burnout in our jobs from time to time.
MAGOMA: Cultivating a positive work environment for success Is there a relationship between a positive work environment and business excellence?
BELLOWS: How to clinch that coveted job with humour Job seekers should understand the importance of integrating humour into their self-promotion strategies.
How bosses show love at the workplace If kindness was a human, Nancy Kisa says, it would be her bosses.
Transforming managers role to success facilitator As we go through our days and weeks as leaders, we get bombarded with a myriad of leadership advice from well-intentioned observers.
MAGOMA: HR as powerhouse of organisational transformation Human beings are the heartbeat of the organisation!
Why business at Kamukunji Market is no longer rosy Chinese have hired Kenyans to assess what the Kenyan market needs so that they can bring in bulk stocks of even better and cheaper supplies.
How employers abuse the 'any other duties' clause The 'any other duties' clause in employment contracts is often a gateway for employers to assign additional responsibilities beyond the original job description.
BELLOWS: Using language as strategic tool for success in business, career Many observers around the world ponder at the meteoric rise of certain politicians such as former US President Donald Trump or former UK Prime Minister Borris Johnson.