Why mindsets matter at work We will gain enduring prosperity if our leaders champion policies that marry practical training with robust liberal learning across Kenya’s county.
Why salary transparency may reshape work culture Employees should document their skills, research market data, and negotiate for higher salaries within the pay band.
The uncomfortable truth about job applications Success in today’s job landscape demands not just qualifications but resilience, self-awareness, and the ability to adapt and improve.
Skills transfer: Why firms should scramble for USAid project workers Numerous virtual trainings and information sessions have taken place explaining the unique transferability of humanitarian skills to other sectors.
The art of disagreeing with interviewers to land a job Employers risk missing out on growth when candidates choose safe compliance over bold, constructive dissent.
PRIME Why Kenyans hire etiquette coaches Etiquette is grounded in the golden rule: treating others the way we would like to be treated.
Art of checking in with staff while respecting boundaries Relationships that are too formal or too shallow very rarely result in meaningful connections.
Why Kenyan companies need to rethink workplace messaging While digital tools make it easier to stay connected, they must serve employees, not overwhelm them.
Micro-retirement: Are Kenyans ready for this risky trend? Micro-retirement is a self-initiated concept that allows individuals to take extended breaks from work—lasting months or even years.
Here’s how to create a stress-free workplace Successful leaders have a tendency to shield their teams from non-essential work, focus employees on crucial responsibilities, and insist on reasonable working hours.
Business insights: Careful focus - or stress looking busy At best, boredom has been considered an unpleasant to aversive experience, and at worst, a state that evokes a deep sense of meaninglessness.
Improvement tool: How effective feedback motivates workers and boosts productivity Kenyan corporate culture often incorporates many techniques naturally and gives an edge to our Kenyan businesses as we compete globally.
Science of workplace design: Why your office space matters in talent search Well-designed spaces don’t just look good; they reduce stress, boost productivity, and even improve employee well-being.
Corporate governance: Why we must learn and do better The consequences of one or two cheat days may not be immediately apparent, but over time, the effects compound—slowly but surely—until the results become unmistakable.
Back to drawing board: Revisiting insurance industry’s dismal penetration in Kenya Many Kenyans proclaim that even with health insurance coverage, they still feel unprotected against catastrophe.
Revisiting insurance: Industry’s dismal penetration rates in Kenya cause for alarm Consumers should question new health insurance costs and demand written explanations directly from the insurer, not the broker.
Change management: When an empathy deficient boss takes over an organisation Empathy entails us holding the ability to understand, feel, and care about the emotions and conditions of others.
Change management: When theory does not meet practical reality Theoretical policy makers may not appreciate the practical limitations of implementation.
Change management: The atrocious execution that's unfolding in US What is happening in America may go down in history as the worst examples of change management in modern times.
PRIME Workplace romance: Is it time employers rethought love contract? While love contracts may seem outdated in light of the decision, they still serve a purpose in addressing potential conflicts and protecting both employers and employees.
Carewashing: The threat eroding trust at workplace Creating a workplace in which feedback is not simply invited but heard can bridge gaps between workers' and companies' practice and expectations.
PRIME Tipping clash: Kenyan workers, clients at odds While tipping is meant to reward good service, in Kenya, it has become a double-edged sword, alienating customers rather than building loyalty.
PRIME The derailed MBA dreams: Why elite graduates are struggling to find jobs Alternative career paths, such as "search funds" that allow recent MBAs to acquire and manage small businesses, are gaining traction.
Easy steps to break your work frustration cycle The tension not only stifles creative potential, but also casts a shadow over interactions with the whole team.
Office messaging: Why you should avoid those texting shortcuts Managers can prompt better cooperation by steering away from abbreviations and endorsing complete words or phrases.
