Senior human resources and talent management analyst Brian Westfall once wrote that no one should think of talent management as an alternative to human resources. According to Westfall, talent management and human resources are not two different approaches to the…
Background screening, or background checks as they are widely referred to, also exists in Nigeria. Although the recruitment process of organisations can involve challenges, with the right human resources management in place, this process can be handled seamlessly and professionally.…
It is common for organisations of reputation to do proper screening and background checks of candidates before onboarding them or welcoming them as employees. For some that have fallen victim to falsified certificates presented by employees, the damage to the…
For all types of workers existing in an organisation, there are labour laws guiding their employment which employers and organisations must comply with. In Nigeria and other countries of the world, we find contingent workers who exist for projects, assignments,…
An attractive and competitive annual income is one of the ways organisations use in attracting and retaining top talents. Over the years, human resources has been in the frontline of ensuring that risks associated with employees turnover is minimised to…
Identifying a statutory employee is not archaic but a term still used today. In this post, not only will you be able to tell if your colleague is a statutory employee, you’ll also understand what the term means and how…
Though not a popular practice among employers in Nigeria, a 9/80 work schedule is still being practiced in various places, and it is commended to be a good practice. A 9/80 work schedule is not alien to employees who are…
A trick people often recommend when dealing with calculations is ensuring not to forget the formula for each problem. Since today’s post is about calculating gross and net salary, we’ll examine the key role human resources play in this, as…
Over the years, human resources has been in the frontline of ensuring that risks associated with employees turnover is minimised to the barest level. One of the ways in which this is executed is by adopting realistic retention strategies that…
In administering sabbatical leave in an organisation, human resources play a critical and essential role which cannot be overlooked. Since sabbatical leave is considered to be valuable, providing benefits that are numerous to employees and organisations alike, there are tangible…
