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UPSKILLING AND RESKILLING

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With reference to the ever-evolving nature of the world of work, everyone who intends to survive, strive to succeed, and be excellent in their chosen career must always be informed of their industry and by extension the general work ecosystem to stay relevant. And two of the crucial things every employee will encounter in their career is either to upskill or reskill. This applies to every level of employment from new entrants, to executive roles. We will be looking into each of these areas and share how we can make the most of them to enhance our productivity as employees, unemployed at the distant end students. UPSKILLING Upskilling refers to the proactive acquisition of new knowledge or enhancing skills that relate to an employee’s current role, with the goal of "leveling up" one's skills to retain a role or prepare for future career opportunities either internally or externally. It involves intentionally gaining exposure to deeper knowledge through certifications...

THE GIG ECONOMY

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  The Gig Economy, On-demand Economy, Sharing Economy, Side Hustle, and Freelance are among the terms used for short-term and flexible jobs often delivered through digital platforms or apps away from a centralized office space for a determined compensation. This engagement is quite a novel means by which many people earn a living; being full-time workers, the unemployed, or even students across various fields and sectors. This is how fast the world of work has evolved over the century. In this week’s content, we are generally discussing the ecosystem of this labor market and drawing out a few strategies that individuals who are chasing and intend to get some extra income can benefit from. So, we expand a little more on how this economy works, share some tips on how to land a ‘gig’, and a few notes on excelling in the space. Why don’t you grab your notepad and come along with us? Before we get busy, we want to thank all who have made time to read and share our other works. We ap...

REMOTE WORK

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  This month of February , we are discussing the World of Work . We will be looking at this theme concerning what today’s job looks like and the accompanying issues. First, we talk about remote work, the Gig Economy, Upskilling and Reskilling, and a close-up on Work-life Balance .   The art of rendering service for monetary value has come a long way from the very first hired job in history. As dynamic as our world is in its function and way of life, employment relationships have seen many major and minor changes, all targeted at enhancing mutual value for both the employer and the employee. By defining remote work or work from home (WFH), any assigned activity that is carried out or implemented away from centralized office space for compensation is remote work. Although the popular term associated with this kind of work is work from home, the job can still be done at any other venue as long as it’s a conducive space to support the demands of the work. It could be a priva...

GETTING THE BEST FROM TODAY'S EMPLOYEE

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An employee of the 21 st century must be seen and related with as not only a stakeholder but a shareholder of the business – do otherwise and see your business bow at the effect of their collective strength. In the dynamic landscape of today's workforce, harnessing the full potential of every employee is crucial for both individuals and organizations. It is very crucial for every firm to critically know their employees and relate with each of them in ways to get the very best from them. Some employees are very key to the core business of the firm and may be the targets of many other firms in the industry. So, knowing each employee will allow you to realize that creating a flexible work schedule for an employee who is not well paid will stay with you if you provide room in their work schedule to allow them to take up other remote jobs. Here are some insights and strategies to help employers optimize the working relationship with the team of employees they manage, creating a thr...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT THE WORKPLACE

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Artificial Intelligence. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. This is intelligence but artificial, a product of Natural Intelligence. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace has significant implications for employees. The impact can be multifaceted, affecting various aspects of work, job roles, and the overall work environment. The relationship between employees and artificial intelligence may be complex but evolving. Successful integration requires a strategic approach, including clear communication, ongoing training, and a commitment to addressing the broader societal implications of AI in the workplace. Balancing the benefits of AI with the well-being and career development of employees is essential for a positive and sustainable work environment. CONCERNS ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE WORKPLACE AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM While there are many benefits to using artificial intelligence in the workplace, there are also potential drawbacks for employers to consider. He...

AN ENGAGED STAFF

  Employee engagement is a human resources concept that defines how connected an employee is to the success of their job. Engaged employees feel the sustenance, growth, and maturity of their organizations largely depend on them. An engaged employee is in it for more than a paycheck and considers their performance directly linked to the company's success. An engaged staff is connected to the firm in three areas: physically, psychologically, and emotionally. A physically engaged employee commits his or her strength to getting tasks done at the right time. They do not shy away from tasks that demand lots of energy to get them accomplished. A psychologically engaged staff does not stop intellectual hurdles when they meet them in their lines of work. They engage their minds to think and process the issues until they arrive at a solution. Emotionally engaged employees attach a great sense of fulfillment when the business makes strides in reaching its targets so if they are faced ...

SHADES OF HUMAN RESOURCES

  Any individual who through education, training, skills, and knowledge in a particular business field is willing and able to contribute to the productivity of a firm is considered a human resource to the firm. It is also true that employees do vary one from another in their level of productivity and resourcefulness. Just as with employees, business organizations can also be classified into 3 categories: start-ups, growing businesses, and established and highly competitive businesses. Each of these three categories listed above cannot and should not recruit any kind of job seekers. The dynamics of the business environment for a startup is very different compared to an already growing business which is building consistency in their products and services and maintaining their customers. This is also significantly a different experience from a largely established one investing more resources to maintain its market share in a highly competitive space.    It is very e...