Daniel Gakuu’s parents wanted him to be an accountant. They worked hard to ensure that he pursued the course to completion. But that was never to be.
Instead of being called an accountant, 46 year-old Gakuu is popularly known as...
The world of HR – and the compensation branch in particular – is characterized by constant change. Each year, new trends, shifting priorities and technological advancements emerge, driving HR and compensation professionals to always stay on their feet to...
We are learning more and more about leadership all the time. One of the biggest "Ahas!" new and experienced managers (and the people who work for them) have experienced over the past few years is the realization that being...
Although sometimes the response to a request for a raise is going to be a “yes” or “no” regardless of how you construe the question, properly preparing before you make your proposal can increase your chances of success. If...
Fair pay is a frequent subject of human resources and employment law discussions of late, with commentary coming from diverse advocates.
All advocates have publicly voiced support for equal pay for equal work, and it would likely be difficult to...
Salary structures are created for a variety of reasons beyond facilitating employee engagement. New laws are always being established, companies always want to control their costs and internal spending, and they always want to attract the best possible talent...
Starting and running a business can be extremely challenging. Most entrepreneurs and managers find new obstacles to remove and towering barriers to scale every day of the week. We often encounter disruptive situations in our personal and professional lives...
Kenya is the fifteenth most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the latest Africa Investment Index by Quantum Global’s independent research arm, Quantum Global Research Lab.
According to the research by Quantum Global, Kenya’s rate...
Ever wonder which careers out there in the workforce provide the most tension, fear and stress? A new report sheds light on possible answers to that very question.
According to a recently released report on stress in the workplace, the...
A blend of knowledge in animal production and a management position at a university can be the best ingredients for success in agribusiness.
Erastus Njoka, a professor in animal production and nutrition and the vice-chancellor of Chuka University, is lucky...
