Nigeria is Making a Toast to Employers that Care; Are You One?
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Mondays are notorious for being the average employee’s nemesis. But what happens on a Monday morning when you are on your toes? —not about work though, but about your country at the brink of a revolution.
Imagine this: you are on your way to work (or at your home workstation as a remote worker), but incredibly anxious about the results of the most anticipated presidential elections. There are controversies, and a revolt is brewing against any fraudulent electoral process. But you have to go to work like it’s another day. Your company must reach clients (especially clients outside Nigeria who are unaffected by the elections) and make a profit.?
Employer-employee conflicts are sparked by several reasons. But in a dicey situation like this, employees simply want to be reassured of being in an environment that cares about their safety as well as their opinions, even on issues that affect the nation. In the past months, employers who gave time off for workers to get their PVCs won their workers’ hearts. It is the same with employers who permitted remote work or eased work schedules due to the scarcity of fuel and naira. Essentially, employees just want employers that care about what we should all care about!
So, are you an employer? Here’s how to make your workers happy, and here’s how to build a culture that aligns with your employees’ values
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