Employee Retention: A challenge for most companies in Ghana

Dr. Mrs. Ellen M. Hagan In recent times, it has been realized that more often than not, it is no longer surprising to call a client to finish up a business transaction only for a colleague in the office to tell you “he is no longer working here.” Employers in Ghana and indeed globally are realizing...

Maternity and Paternity Leave

The term maternity leave sounds like a cliché within the labour environment in Ghana. In recent times however, some employers are into the practice of granting paternity leave to their employees. Yes you read right: paternity leave! Article 24(2) of the 1992 Constitution guarantees the right of...

The Modern Day Interview

The history of finding the right person for the job dates back to 1792 BC, when tradesmen sought apprentices to teach their skills to. The modern day system of hiring can however be credited to Thomas Edison, the creator of the light bulb. It is said that Edison would get hundreds of applicants whenever...

Be an Example - Mr. Executive!

We live in a fast-paced world and it is not surprising to hear words such as “Hurry up!” “We are late!” “You’re too slow!” among others, crop up in our fast-paced lives. We are clouded by the insatiable appetite for the acquisition of material items, recognition or positions through fair or foul...

Celebrating Our Ghanaian Heroes

His hobbies are soccer and farming; he reads a lot and does a lot of research. He is married with 3 daughters and two sons. He developed his competitive nature from childhood: He was in the same class with his cousin and always wanted to beat his cousin in class, so when his cousin was asleep, he was...

Guinness Ghana Appoints New HR Director, Commercial Director

Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL) has appointed Mr. Eric Sewornu Adadevoh and Mr. Nick Cook, as Human Resource Director and Commercial Director respectively. The two new members of the GGBL team would be reporting to Mr. Peter Ndegwa, Managing Director of the drinks maker.    Having...

Questions Hitting HR

I have risen through the ranks in the company I work for to become manager of my department. I find it very difficult to get my former colleagues to do what I want and they are supposed to do. What can I do to salvage the situation?  ANS: If you have been promoted to a managing position,...

Job Interviews: Dealing With Rejection

Being turned down for that job that you really wanted can be quite a disheartening experience and can leave a dent in your confidence. When handled the right way however, rejection can be treated as a learning experience and ultimately turned into something positive. Rejected candidates can use the...

4TH EDITION OF JAPAN MOTORS/ETV GHANA CORPORATE RUN LAUNCHED

Accra, July 14, 2014:  Japan Motors in partnership with e.tv Ghana has launched the 4th edition of their annual 5km Corporate Run and Walk. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, September 20 at the Silver Star Tower in Accra. The event is aimed at bringing corporate institutions...

Getting Your Job Evaluation Right

In all organisations, there is an odd dynamic at play when it comes to remuneration. It does not matter how well-paid employees are, if they feel that they are paid differently (worse) to their colleagues, and they cannot see or understand the reason for this, they will be unhappy. One of the most...

Redundancy; Doing It The Right Way

Times are hard! The current economic situation has been so difficult that for some businesses, redundancy is one of the prime options to cut down costs and stay afloat. However, if this is not done the right way, it may create bigger problems for businesses because of the possibility of costly and...

Is Compliance Necessary?

Growing up in secondary school, it was those who broke the rules that people admired, yet, when they faced disciplinary action in the form of suspension or expulsion, then it felt not so bad being the goody two-shoes student. Should companies play by the rules? Why should it take an enforcement...

Push For Regulations

The modern HR practitioner brings to the organization a competitive mindset; seeks to understand the goals the organization wants to achieve, and designs and implements HR systems and strategies to facilitate achievement of those goals. The intricacy of managing human resource to obtain optimum utilization...

My First Day At My First Job

Hurray! Finally, the job that you have been dreaming and fantasizing about is here! You have received the phone call or e-mail asking you to report to work the next Monday. You are excited and your family and friends are all happy for you. They have all given you pieces of advice on how to conduct...