Remote work didn’t make people lazy.
It just removed the audience.
No more:
• unnecessary meetings that could’ve been a message
• office politics over coffee machines
• “quick chats” that turn into 45 minutes
• pretending to look busy
Remote ... moreRemote work didn’t make people lazy.
It just removed the audience.
No more:
• unnecessary meetings that could’ve been a message
• office politics over coffee machines
• “quick chats” that turn into 45 minutes
• pretending to look busy
Remote work quietly solved something most companies ignore:
energy management.
You spend less time:
→ commuting
→ context switching
→ dealing with distractions
And more time:
→ actually doing the work
→ thinking clearly
→ delivering results
It also forces something important:
Better communication.
Because when you can’t rely on proximity,
you have to rely on clarity.
And maybe the biggest shift:
You stop optimizing for “looking productive”
and start optimizing for being productive.
Remote work isn’t perfect.
But it’s a lot easier to do great work
when the loudest thing in your day… isn’t the office. less
In today’s executive job market, decision-makers weigh signal, presence, and perceived risk—but one critical factor is still widely misread: disability. Many organizations assume physical fragility equates to executive fragility, overlooking proven leader...
💥 Candidates: Stop Accepting Silence After Interviews! 💥
There’s far too much online about candidates being ghosted after interviews — and it needs to stop now.
If you’ve taken the time to prepare, show up, and invest your energy into an interview, ... more💥 Candidates: Stop Accepting Silence After Interviews! 💥
There’s far too much online about candidates being ghosted after interviews — and it needs to stop now.
If you’ve taken the time to prepare, show up, and invest your energy into an interview, you deserve basic respect in return. A simple yes or no. That’s it.
❌ Silence is not acceptable.
❌ Being ignored is not acceptable.
❌ Waiting weeks with no update is not acceptable.
Whether it’s through a recruiter or directly with an employer:
👉 Chase them. Follow up. Hold them accountable.
👉 If it’s through a recruiter — press them for answers.
👉 If it’s a direct employer — push for feedback.
You are not asking for anything unreasonable. Communication is part of a professional process.
And here’s the truth:
If organisations can find the time to interview you, they can find the time to give you an answer.
The market is tough enough right now. Candidates shouldn’t also have to deal with unnecessary uncertainty.
We need to change the culture.
We need to stop normalising silence.
We need to expect better — and demand better.
Let’s start holding people accountable. Respect goes both ways.
No one has the right to leave you hanging. Ever. less
South Sudan journalists have raised alarm over a new cybersecurity law they fear could undermine press freedom in the world’s youngest nation, as it grapples with renewed tensions across several regions.
Leadership plays a decisive role in whether employees feel energized or exhausted at work. Many professionals ask what actually causes burnout and how managers can reverse it. Research comparing tens of thousands of burned-out employees with highly engage...
“I don’t assume I am the smartest person in the room. But I know I am one of the most reliable. Skills can be trained.
Experience can be gained. W... moreDURING A JOB INTERVIEW, IF THEY ASK:
“WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU OVER OTHER CANDIDATES?”
I would say:
“I don’t assume I am the smartest person in the room. But I know I am one of the most reliable. Skills can be trained.
Experience can be gained. What’s harder to teach is ownership. If something has my name on it, it gets done properly.
You’re not just hiring talent , you’re hiring accountability. That’s what I bring.”☺️ less
We are no longer in the 90s. The first interview should be conducted online or via phone call to avoid wasting candidates time especially when they are employed and need to apply for a leave just to attend an initial screening.
We are no longer in the 90s. The first interview should be conducted online or via phone call to avoid wasting candidates time especially when they are employed and need to apply for a leave just to attend an initial screening.
Offering virtual first round interviews is more efficient and practical for both employers and candidates. less
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