For years, Daniel believed hard work alone would eventually change his life. So he kept showing up early.Leaving late.Taking extra responsibilities no one wanted. He became the employee everyone depended on. But there was one problem: His career wasn’t moving….
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When Sharon lost her job, the hardest part was not the email. It was what came after. The silence. The overthinking. The sudden fear that maybe the workplace no longer had space for her skills anymore. For years, Sharon had…
Faith used to be the kind of person many people envied. A permanent government job. Fixed salary every month. Pension contributions. Predictable workload. And the kind of job title that sounds good at family gatherings. On paper, she had made…
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By Perminus Wainaina On the surface, everything looked fine. Targets were being met.Emails were being answered.Meetings were attended and contributions were made. If you asked anyone at work, they would say:“She’s doing well.” But internally, it was a completely different…
By Perminus Wainaina It felt like a win. A new title. A bigger office (well… at least a better seat). More responsibility. More visibility. On paper, it looked like progress. But there was one small detail that didn’t change:My salary….
David had what many would call a “good job.” Earning Ksh.250,000 per month, working for a reputable company, and living what looked like a stable life from the outside. But there was a problem no one could see. David wasn’t…
By Perminus Wainaina It didn’t happen all at once. That’s the tricky thing about red flags at work especially in our Kenyan corporate setup. They rarely come as one big, obvious problem. They come in small, excusable doses. “Ni kawaida.”“Every…
By Perminus Wainaina It sounds bold. Even admirable. Quitting your job without a backup plan — choosing yourself, your peace, your sanity. And in many stories online, it works out perfectly. But what most people don’t tell you is what…
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Not long ago, interviews were simple. You walked into a room, shook hands with a panel of humans, answered questions, and hoped your personality and experience shone through. A CV, a confident handshake, and a polished outfit were often enough…
By Perminus Wainaina We don’t talk about it enough. The uncomfortable reality that sometimes — despite your performance, your effort, and your professionalism — your boss may simply decide you are the problem. Not because you are. But because of…
By Perminus Wainaina For many mid-level professionals in Kenya, banking is seen as a stable, respectable career. Good pay, clear structure, and strong brand names. But what happens when stability turns into stagnation? James spent 7 years in banking. By…
By Perminus Wainaina Being the largest telecommunication company in Kenya, getting a job at Safaricom is considered to be the best for any job seeker. However, what goes through your mind when someone who has worked there for years and…
By Perminus Wainaina What happens when you wake up one day and want to change your career? Last week, I met up with Maureen, who started out as an engineer, then moved to customer service. We first met three years…
By Perminus Wainaina What happens when you lose your treasured job just four days to Christmas? Peter, a graduate of the Speak With Confidence (Public Speaking) Training class shared his unique experience of how he went from having a well-paying…
Many employers reach a point where managing salaries internally begins to feel overwhelming. Between statutory deductions, payslips, tax updates, deadlines, and employee queries, payroll can easily consume hours that would have been better spent on strategy or business growth. That’s…
Many organisations reach a point where managing people issues becomes heavier than expected. Growing teams come with new demands, performance gaps, recruitment challenges, staff conflicts, compliance concerns, and the pressure to create a workplace where people actually want to stay….
Most companies constantly feel the pressure of rising operational costs. Salaries for skilled employees, statutory benefits like SHIF and NSSF contributions, office rent, utilities, and the everyday administrative overhead can quickly add up and take a significant portion of your…
Many employers eventually reach a point where hiring becomes more demanding than expected. The role grows bigger, the expectations shift, and the talent pool feels smaller. This is where recruitment services start to make sense. They give structure to the…
Hiring across borders sounds exciting, until paperwork, compliance rules, and payroll laws step in and slow everything down. That’s where an employer of record becomes incredibly useful. If you’ve been wondering how this model actually works or why many companies…
When you think about building a successful company, your team is everything. That’s why many employers turn to HR consultancy firms to help them attract talent, manage employees, and stay compliant with labour laws. From recruitment and payroll to training…