Category: HR

  • STRATEGIC ONBOARDING PROCESSES: EMPLOYEE INDUCTION AND INTEGRATION

    STRATEGIC ONBOARDING PROCESSES: EMPLOYEE INDUCTION AND INTEGRATION

    Start reading from: ONBOARDING: STRATEGIC EMPLOYEES INDUCTION AND INTEGRATION ONBOARDING: STRATEGIC EMPLOYEES INDUCTION AND INTEGRATION PLANNING Receiving a new employee should be seen as a well thought out and planned process that involves relevant department and personnel. Usually, it starts with the human resource department sending out an appropriate notification to receiving department detailing the […]

  • PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION, DOCUMENTATION AND CHECKLIST

    PRE-INTERVIEW PREPARATION, DOCUMENTATION AND CHECKLIST

    In most cases, a list of items that you are expected to come to the interview with is given and it is important that you ensure that such items are available well ahead of the interview. However, even when they are not stated ensure that you have your credentials available in their originals, always have […]

  • HOW TO CLOSE A JOB INTERVIEW WITH A REMARKABLE STATEMENT

    HOW TO CLOSE A JOB INTERVIEW WITH A REMARKABLE STATEMENT

    In most cases, the decision on who to choose or select for a job position may not be done instantly this might be due to time constraint and sometimes because of the number of candidates that were interviewed. Each interviewer take records, candidates are scored based on pre-determined criteria and the impression that applicants leave […]

  • HOW TO CHANGE JOBS AND HAVE AN EFFECTIVE TRANSITION

    HOW TO CHANGE JOBS AND HAVE AN EFFECTIVE TRANSITION

    HOW TO CHANGE JOB AND HAVE AN EFFECTIVE TRANSITION A follower of this blog raised the following question. I recently changed my job. Getting settled in has been a great challenge for me because here, (the new company), it is a completely different environment from where I came from and as I speak I have […]

  • CURRENT APPROACHES IN EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING

    CURRENT APPROACHES IN EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING

    One central theme in onboarding is the emphasis on learning that is the ability of the new employee to learn and imbibe positive culture and at the same time provide the platform for the employee to bringing out the best in him for the overall good of the organization. It has been said that induction […]

  • CONDUCT, BEHAVIOUR AND YOUR ATTITUDE DURING A JOB INTERVIEW

    CONDUCT, BEHAVIOUR AND YOUR ATTITUDE DURING A JOB INTERVIEW

    Whether the interviews are in stages or one-off, it should be seen as a long-awaited opportunity for you to showcase your ability, impress the interviewers and ultimately get the job. Understand that it has been a journey through which others were dropped by the roadside; it must be approached with all level of seriousness, determination, […]

  • CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF FAILURE IN EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING

    CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF FAILURE IN EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING

    CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF FAILURE IN ONBOARDING The essence of onboarding or induction exercise is to get the new employee fully integrated into the organization culturally; in which what makes the company tick and successful are taught to the new hire thereby stimulating his or her passion, interest and positive feelings in the organization. It […]

  • THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE 21ST-CENTURY ORGANIZATIONS

    THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE 21ST-CENTURY ORGANIZATIONS

    As earlier mentioned the board of directors is authorized and empowered to set directional goals and objective for the company. The role of the board is well spelled out in Companies and Allied Matters acts. The board is headed by a CEO or a Managing Director depending on the company. Also, we have seen that […]

  • THE ROLE OF THE BOARD IN PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR ORGANIZATION

    THE ROLE OF THE BOARD IN PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR ORGANIZATION

    In the words of Miles Templeman, However, any organization is ultimately only as good as those who lead it. The need to pay attention to the election or appointment of board members is as critical as the ultimate success or otherwise of the organization. To understand the importance of the board let us look at […]

  • ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING, COORDINATION AND CONTROL: IDENTIFYING THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE ACROSS ALL BUSINESS TYPES

    ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING, COORDINATION AND CONTROL: IDENTIFYING THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE ACROSS ALL BUSINESS TYPES

    It is important to situate the locust of planning, coordination, and control in the organization because identifying these would enable us understands the structure and how the organization intends to achieve its objectives. Building on this, the first question would then be Who owns the Business Or Company? There are different types of organizations and […]

  • MASTERING JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS

    MASTERING JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS

    Sitting before an interviewer or a panel of interviewers for that matter can be a nightmare for most job-seekers. Experiences have shown, however, that over 85 percent of job-applicants are somewhat apprehensive of being interviewed not because of doubt in their own ability, but because they would be talking to a complete stranger (s) that […]

  • HOW TO MAKE HUMAN RESOURCE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

    HOW TO MAKE HUMAN RESOURCE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

    Continue from: HUMAN RESOURCE AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE 1) HRM Objective and Procedural Design. One sure way of attaining organizational vision is by aligning Human Resource Management objectives to the overall objectives of the organization, and this can be achieved through effective HR planning. In the words of Baird and Meshoulam (1988) Business objectives are […]

  • WHAT A GOOD CV SHOULD CONTAIN

    WHAT A GOOD CV SHOULD CONTAIN

    It is important to note that your CV will not get you a job; it will only provide the opportunity for you to be shortlisted for an interview. This implies that if your CV is not properly prepared and written you wont have the opportunity to prove yourself before the recruiter that you are qualified […]

  • EMPLOYEE EXIT MANAGEMENT: THE RULES GOVERNING RESIGNATION, TERMINATION, AND DISMISSAL.

    EMPLOYEE EXIT MANAGEMENT: THE RULES GOVERNING RESIGNATION, TERMINATION, AND DISMISSAL.

    The concept of employment for life does not exist anywhere and it is practically impossible, hence, at one point or the other the contract of employment would be brought to an end either by a voluntary act, based on the contract terms and conditions or due to natural circumstances that are beyond humans control. However, […]

  • DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) AND RESUME

    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) AND RESUME

    I am sure that a discerning mind, would ask the question, IS A CV THE SAME OR DIFFERENT FROM RESUME? Is a cv different from a resume? So, what is a resume and what are the differences between a Curriculum Vitae and a Resume? WHAT IS A RESUME? A resume is a compact and concise […]

  • BEST WAYS TO SEARCH FOR JOBS AND SECURE A JOB INTERVIEW

    BEST WAYS TO SEARCH FOR JOBS AND SECURE A JOB INTERVIEW

    Once you are done with the three level of preparation, the next thing is to set out hunting for the right job openings and ensure that you are able to submit and seek for an interview appointment. To achieve this, I will recommend the following strategies: Use your social and professional network The first thing […]

  • JOB SEARCH: METHODS AND STRATEGIES

    JOB SEARCH: METHODS AND STRATEGIES

    Job searching isn’t just about applying for jobs and hoping to get called for an interview anymore.It’s more complicated than that, especially in a competitive job market.The most successful job seekers utilize a variety of job search strategies to help them stand out from the crowd. Alison Doyle (2016) A job search can be likened […]

  • LETTERS OF REFERENCE AND CHARACTER ATTESTATION: THE DUTY OF EMPLOYER OVER EX-EMPLOYEE

    LETTERS OF REFERENCE AND CHARACTER ATTESTATION: THE DUTY OF EMPLOYER OVER EX-EMPLOYEE

    Quite recently I was approached by a staff of one of the second generation banks in Nigeria, seeking for my professional advice concerning the denial by her erstwhile employer to issue her with a letter of reference which she needed to finalize a new employment deal with another bank. She had approached the Head of […]

  • COMPENSATION-WAGES AND SALARIES ADMINISTRATION: THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ANGLE.

    COMPENSATION-WAGES AND SALARIES ADMINISTRATION: THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ANGLE.

    One of the key responsibilities of any organization is to ensure economic prosperity for its shareholders and other stakeholders through efficient and effective production or service delivery. To achieve these fundamental objectives different resources are required and these resources will include capital, land, technology, and most importantly human beings. The successful combination, deployment, and management […]

  • CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL (CICSP) POWERED BY THE AMERICAN CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE

    CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL (CICSP) POWERED BY THE AMERICAN CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE

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