HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICTS OR BAD WORK RELATIONSHIPS
People are not strangers to conflict. Humans encounter it in their daily lives – with their friends, families, and, more importantly, in their professional lives. Nobody is the same, and in work relationships, when our various motivations, processes, and goals collide, conflicts arise. Employees who don’t get along and who don’t know how to build […]
Your employees should work from home, here’s why!
You are a founder, employer, head of operations, or executive who does not subscribe to remote work. That’s fine. I’m kidding, it’s actually not! In fact, you are an employer of Gen Zs, this should be non-negotiable, frankly. Considering many factors, especially in locations like Lagos, Nigeria, your employees not only deserve to work remotely, […]
“Micromanagement Works for me Sometimes”
If you’re Gen Z (or any age group actually) and you do not mind being micromanaged, then you would relate to this story. After I published the article on micromanagement and surefire tips for survival, I shared it with Favor, a friend I’d made at a job interview last year, and her response was startling: […]
What Makes a Great Boss? 7 qualities of the ideal manager
What comes to mind when you think of an ideal manager? Empathetic, Proactive, or Creative? The truth is, defining what makes an Ideal Manager is not a one-way street, as different employees have their definitions of what makes a good manager. To some employees, an ideal manager shows empathy and is strategic about the company’s […]
MICROMANAGEMENT AND SUREFIRE TIPS FOR SURVIVAL
Micromanagement is one of the greatest plagues that could hit a work life! Can we talk about the office control freaks for a moment, please? Always watching you wanting to know what you are doing every second, and literally controlling your every move. How annoying! In this article, we discuss 8 surefire tips to survive […]
5 Tips to Move into a Leadership Role in 2024
Ready to move up the corporate ladder? Here are 5 great tips to move into a leadership role! Leaders frequently have the skill necessary to be successful as managers, or supervisors by nature. A management style known as assumed leadership encourages these innate skills and gives staff members a chance to show their leadership potential. […]
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR BOSS DISLIKES YOU
Do you have a feeling that your boss is from hell? They micromanage you, treat you rudely, and are never pleased with anything you do. You are not alone, dear. Having a positive relationship with a boss makes the job more enjoyable and can also increase job satisfaction and motivation to work smarter and harder. […]