Gerald Ainomugisha 
There is much discourse online about microaggressions today. Some may think it refers to bad behaviour, explicit or otherwise exhibited towards other people. This is true but with the addition that this behaviour is towards someone belonging to a marginalised group. The term microaggression was coined by Harvard psychiatrist Chester Pierce to describe the insults … Read more
Performance goals are targets for the output of an employee. Employees may get performance goals periodically; that is, weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly. These goals are normally agreed on between a manager and the employee. To ensure that performance goals are effective, they must have indicators to show when they are being met. Indicators also … Read more
On the surface, job and career appear to be the same thing. At both, we work in order to earn a living. However there are key differences in areas such as the time investment required for each, the skills needed and so much more. Below, we break down the differences between job vs career, why … Read more
As we enter the new year, we inevitably look back to what we have done and ahead to what we want to do and where we want our lives and careers to go. You can do a skills audit at any time, but this is a particularly good time to do so. One can conduct … Read more
Employee engagement can be defined as the level to which employees are invested in their jobs. Engaged employees can be an organisation’s greatest asset. This is why it is crucial to set in place drivers of employee engagement. High employee engagement can be exhibited in a number of ways, including; Employees who … Read more
Workforce management is a set of processes that help businesses have the right human resources doing the right jobs at the right time. It involves knowing what skills are needed, how many people are needed, for how long you need them, when you need them and where. Modern workforce management focuses on improving business processes … Read more
When you think about the elements required to make a good workplace, you might not immediately go to ‘Happiness’ as being one of them. You might instead think of; tools of work, healthy relationships, recognition and opportunities for growth. However, studies reveal the value of happiness at work. How to promote happiness in the workplace: … Read more
One of the hurdles faced in the workplace that is rarely discussed is manipulative people. These people make work uncomfortable, they drain your energy and they fuel a toxic workplace culture. They divert time from assigned tasks towards unproductive endeavours. However, there are ways to mitigate their actions. In this article we discuss tips to … Read more
One of the most crucial relationships an employee has is the one with their manager. A good manager guides, they support, defend and so much more. However, the manager’s job isn’t only to deal with employees. Their job entails working with peers and seniors as well. In this article, we discuss 7 qualities of a … Read more