The boardroom whispers persist: “African workers aren’t as productive as their global counterparts.” This perception has influenced investment decisions, salary structures, and management approaches across the continent for decades. But does this narrative hold up to scrutiny? The reality is far more complex and contradictory than either critics or defenders might admit. The Measurement Mirage...Read More

Starting as a new manager can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Recently, I shared these insights with Sophia (not her real name) joining one of our customer facing teams: 1.Listen before leading. Spend weeks observing before making changes. 2.Trust is earned, not assumed. Show genuine interest in your team as people, not just producers. 3.Clarify...Read More

Digital native or digitally distracted? Self-aware or self-absorbed? Independent thinkers or uncommitted job-hoppers? The Gen Z debate polarizes African workplaces with compelling arguments on both sides. Executives see employees constantly on smartphones and measure declining output. Gen Z workers counter that they deliver results differently, often faster. Both miss that productivity may need new definitions...Read More

When our top candidate withdrew after seeing basic anti-AI interview conditions during a virtual interview, it exposed a telling contradiction in today’s recruitment landscape. This swift retreat raises legitimate questions: Why walk away from demonstrating genuine capabilities? Even if the process wasn’t ideal, professional growth often comes from navigating various evaluation methods. The candidate missed...Read More