Category: Workplace

  • FUTURE WORK

    FUTURE WORK

    There is an expected paradigm shift away from the traditional ways of doing business and work in general. This shift will largely be driven by science and technology, alternative energy sources, concerns for the sustainability of the environment, and the new normal brought about by COVID-19. It is also expected that organizations will have no…

  • THE FUTURE OF WORK AND FUTURE WORK:

    THE FUTURE OF WORK AND FUTURE WORK:

    UNDERSTANDING CAREERS THAT WILL BE IN HIGH DEMAND IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS Today we live in a fast-paced, high-speed, scientific, and technology propelled world; a world whose future will be shaped by cloud technology, Artificial Intelligence, future 5G starting from 2021 with a promise of a single-digit millisecond latency. It is interesting to note,…

  • WHAT IS THE ROLE OF HR WITH RESPECT TO HIV AND EMPLOYMENT?

    The human resource department has an enormous task of putting in place policy guidelines concerning the organization’s anti- HIV and AIDS compliance measures. HR must also ensure that occupational health issues are properly highlighted. HR should work in conjunction with retainers’ healthcare providers to ensure compliance especially when it comes to disclosure and other related…

  • WHAT LEVEL OF RISK IS ASSOCIATED WITH A VICTIM OF HIV OR AIDS?

    Chapter IV of the Nigerian Constitution prescribes some inalienable fundamental rights for citizens. Some of the rights that have implications on employment include the right to personal liberty, the right to private and family life and the right to freedom from discrimination. However, with specific reference to discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS,…

  • UNDERSTANDING THE EMPLOYMENT RIGHT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS IN NIGERIA

    One of the followers of this blog page had asked that I address the right of people living with HIV/AIDS in the workplace. His specific question was that “If an employee is diagnosed to be HIV positive, should his or her employment be determined on the basis of risk to other employees, the psychological effects…

  • CAUSES OF WORKPLACE DISTRACTION

    Workplace distraction, workplace interference or attention diversion has been defined as the inability of the worker to remain focused on what is work priority. In fact, it is seen as the “blocking or diminishing” of the reception of important information that should aid work performances. Having looked at the effects of workplace distractions on the…

  • WORKPLACE DISTRACTION: EFFECTS, CAUSES, AND SOLUTION

    Different tasks and job functions demand a varying degree of concentration and attention, to achieve organizational goals and individuals’ performance objectives, employees must be properly focused and avoid unnecessary distraction that could take their focus off the pie. Distraction, as we know, is a thief of time and a negative consequence of workers’ inability to…

  • DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PROHIBITION) ACT, 2018: THE IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES AND HR PRACTICES IN NIGERIA

    It is no longer news that President Muhammad Buhari signed into law on January 23, 2019 the “Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018” which forbids all forms of discrimination (Access to company’s facilities, transportation and employment etc) against persons living with disabilities and imposes a fine of N 100,000 or a term of…

  • YOUR RIGHTS TO DEMAND FOR A MINIMUM WAGE

    Workers rights to receive and be paid a national minimum wage have legal backing; it is a prescription of national laws. The instrument that established minimum wage made it clear that it is an offence for employers who fail to pay the minimum wage to employees except if the employer or employee fails within the…

  • UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHT TO A MINIMUM WAGE

    The fight against economic slavery, income inequality and the need to lift a good percentage of workers out of the poverty line had been in the forefront of the organized labour struggle and leading organizations such as the League of Nation which last organized the International Convention against slavery in 1926 and later supported by…

  • HOW TO MAINTAIN A WORK-LIFE BALANCE

    Work and life are complementary in nature, work creates values and values are paid for, the reward for one’s labour create financial stability, sense of independence and enables you to live a good life. Having said this, the relationship between work and life should not be at the expense of personal wellbeing, hence, the line…

  • THE DANGER OF NOT SEPARATING WORK LIFE FROM PERSONAL LIFE

    Medical researches show that the human body is a combination of interrelated and interdependent systems, the body works like a machine to give purpose to life. It has been proven also that the human body even in a state of semi-unconsciousness works 24/7 though at a different degree. However, the body needs rest, rejuvenation, re-oiling…

  • WORK AND LIFE: CREATING A BALANCE

    Organizational wellbeing is the totality of the organization’s health and the wellness of its workforce in relation to their individual well-being, performances, and psychosocial environment. Without a safe and healthy workforce, we cannot have a progressive and prospering organization. Therefore, maintaining equilibrium between work and life is a necessary condition for a productive workforce and…

  • WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE FACE OF THE NIGERIAN LAW

    WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE FACE OF THE NIGERIAN LAW

    Nigerian Law and Sexual Harassment It is, however, disappointing to say that the Nigerian Labour Act is silent on this pervasive issue of global dimension as the responsibility for such description of or classification as to whether workplace sexual harassment is an offence is left to the organization to decide. Also, it has been observed…

  • THE IMPACT OF AN UNREGULATED OVERTIME WORK

    THE IMPACT OF AN UNREGULATED OVERTIME WORK

    Effects of unregulated overtime work Overtime must be regulated and treated within the ambit of the law. A carelessly managed overtime work could lead to negative consequences for the organization as well as the individual workers. Some of the effects of a badly managed overtime system are: 1. Increased overhead cost and payout The benefits…

  • SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE: THE POSITION OF THE LAW, ORGANIZATION DUTIES OF PROTECTION AND THE ROLE OF WORKERS

    SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE: THE POSITION OF THE LAW, ORGANIZATION DUTIES OF PROTECTION AND THE ROLE OF WORKERS

    Sexual Harassment At Workplace Eric (Not real name) had recently gotten a dream job after five years of unemployment, he painted a beautiful picture of the organization and the supportive role of his female head of department who gave all the necessary support and ensured that the job was truly a dream come true. Eric…

  • RELATIONSHIP AND ROMANCE AT WORKPLACE

    RELATIONSHIP AND ROMANCE AT WORKPLACE

    The Reality of Workplace Romance My last article on sexual harassment at workplace generated whole lots of comments thereby birthing a follow-up write-up on this all-important question, when and how should a line be drawn between sexual harassment and romance at the workplace? Common to all the questions raised by readers is the possibilities of…

  • LEGITIMATE WAYS OF STOPPING YOUR RANDY BOSS FROM SEXUALLY HARASSING YOU

    LEGITIMATE WAYS OF STOPPING YOUR RANDY BOSS FROM SEXUALLY HARASSING YOU

    How to stop your randy boss from sexually harassing you For some reasons the victims of workplace sexual harassment are mostly subordinate staff, a larger percentage of reported cases of sexual harassments are committed by bosses against those under them on whom they have some level of control. The question here is how I can…

  • HOW SHOULD ORGANIZATIONS MANAGE WORKPLACE ROMANCE?

    HOW SHOULD ORGANIZATIONS MANAGE WORKPLACE ROMANCE?

    The Role and Responsibility of HR in Managing Workplace Romance Unlike other workplace practices, workplace romance is one subject that the organization or human resources department know is an issue but would prefer to leave it to the discretion of individuals that are involved, this is aptly captioned by Taub, S. 2002 A fine Romance,…

  • HOW ORGANIZATION CAN CONTROL AND MANAGE SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN WORKPLACE

    HOW ORGANIZATION CAN CONTROL AND MANAGE SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN WORKPLACE

    Stop Sexual Harassment It is important to note that the responsibility for preventing sexual harassment in workplace rest majorly with the employer whose duties is to provide a work environment devoid of discrimination and all form of unhealthy practices including sexual harassment. It is an acceptable statement that prevention is better and less expensive than…