Non-technical skills are as important as the technical ones: How to hire talents in Africa
We recently had a chat with Omi Iyamu, a CTO with over 15 years of experience for one of our Dear CTO blog series, where he rightly said that ‘it is always more expensive to hire the wrong person and have to get rid of…
Resumés never give the full picture: How to hire technical talents in Africa
The idiom ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ is one that everyone has come to embrace when meeting people for the first time. It’s a reminder that you can’t base your opinion of something (or someone) on the way it (or one) looks. But…
A GUIDE TO WORKING REMOTELY IN AFRICA
Remote work has always been in existence. As opposed to what many people think, people have been working remotely even before the internet was first created. Remote work existed before the first personal computer was invented. Before work became more about where you travel to…
Debunking 4 Negative Misconceptions About Remote Work
Remote work is now part of the new normal since offices have had to pause operations and send their employees home for their own safety. While it certainly has been a big adjustment, some businesses now enjoy its advantages. However, many tend to exaggerate the…
7 Reasons Remote Working Should Be Integrated Post-Pandemic
Can you still remember going to the office every day and seeing your coworkers? Millions of people were introduced to the concept of working from home when COVID-19 hit. It was a big blur to move operations online and help everyone adjust to digital communication….
3 Reasons You Should Hire African Remote Workers
Often, the process of filling in the different roles in your company can be quite tedious because of the different processes you need to go through from start to finish. Regardless if it’s a middle management position or an entry-level one, finding the right worker…
Embracing Work from Home: 5 In-Demand Remote Job Openings
Working from home is no longer a temporary alternative but a staple for the new wave of job applicants with specialized skill sets. The traditional nine-to-five job is no longer about long hours of a commute from office to home. Now, employers are embracing the…
5 Soft Skills That Make You an Effective Remote Worker
Working from home may seem like a piece of cake since it comes with several undeniable luxuries, but it poses unique challenges you may have never encountered while working in an office. For instance, you may easily succumb to distractions (e.g., Netflix, sleeping on your…
I went from earning #150k per month to earning over $40k.
Earning in foreign currency can be said to be the dream of every Nigerian. Who doesn’t want to get paid in dollars and spend in Naira? Just imagine what that money can do for you. Fola is not a stranger to this reality. Today, Fola…
5 people who were fired for the most ridiculous reasons
Getting laid off work could come with a lot of reasons, but some reasons would make your jaw drop in shock. We spoke to 5 people who were fired for the most ridiculous reasons from a place of work. I got fired for not joining…
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