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One of the fastest ways to become an exhausted manager is to become the official problem solver for your entire team. And unfortunately, this is common in many Kenyan workplaces. An employee walks into your office: “Boss, the client is…
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Sarah, the CEO of a growing company, was frustrated. Business was doing reasonably well. The company offered competitive salaries. Benefits were better than many competitors. Annual bonuses were paid consistently. Yet something felt off. Employees showed up to work, completed…
Every leader has had one. The employee who is brilliant at their job sharp, productive, delivers results consistently but makes your life quietly difficult in ways that are hard to describe in a performance review. They push back in meetings….
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“My Door Is Always Open.” It’s one of the most repeated phrases in Kenyan workplaces. It’s also, very often, one of the most dishonest. Not because the leader is lying. But because they genuinely believe it. They’ve said it so…
Many organizations think their biggest problems are: But in many cases, the real issue sits somewhere in the middle. Middle management. Not senior leadership.Not junior employees. The managers between them. And unfortunately, weak middle management is one of the most…
If you’ve led a team long enough, you’ve probably heard this sentence before. “That’s not my job.” Sometimes it’s said calmly.Sometimes defensively.Sometimes with folded arms and silence after. And every time you hear it, something inside you sinks. Not because…
By Perminus Wainaina Today, we are diving into a topic that keeps managers up at night. A situation so delicate, it can feel like being caught between the rock and a hard place. Let me tell you about a manager…
By Perminus Wainaina, As the year winds up, many companies are taking a closer look at more than just their financial performance, they’re also wondering whether their teams feel fulfilled and genuinely engaged. After all, a motivated workforce often translates…
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By Perminus Wainaina, 2025 has been a tough year for many businesses in Kenya. I am sure you’ve read in the newspapers and social media how this company or that is ceasing operations. As someone who interacts with employers daily,…
By Perminus Wainaina, The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has reaffirmed that annual leave is not a privilege but a legal right every employee is entitled to. Justice Monica Mbaru, sitting in Mombasa, ruled that employers have a duty…
By Perminus Wainaina There’s nothing quite like that moment when a client finally shows real interest. They engage with your proposal, and give you every sign that they’re considering your solution. The deal feels so close you can almost taste…
By Perminus Wainaina Many Kenyan employers rush into layoffs, pay cuts, or disciplinary action without following due process. They assume “it’s my business, my rules.” But the law doesn’t bend to convenience. Courts have consistently ruled against employers who ignore…
By Perminus Wainaina, A few weeks ago, a client reached out to us for HR consulting support. He was uneasy about one of his team members. He told me the employee was never late, left exactly on time, and always…
By Perminus Wainaina, One of the most common leadership blind spots I come across when working with employers is the failure to act when an employee’s behavior consistently undermines the team’s performance. An example is when a staff member repeatedly…
By Perminus Wainaina Losing a key employee is never easy. You start thinking about the important tasks they were handling, the clients who relied on them, and how long it might take to find someone who can do the job…
By Perminus Wainaina As a manager or leader of a medium-sized business, you know that a strong sales team is the backbone of your company. Yet, you might be experiencing a very high sales staff turnover. You either seem to…
By Perminus Wainaina As a leader, you highly appreciate employees who deliver results. But what happens when one of your best performers starts bringing negativity into the workplace? They meet their targets, but their dismissive tone and lack of teamwork…
By Perminus Wainaina Sarah was frustrated as she closed her laptop. Another weekly team meeting, another hour gone, and still—nothing felt any closer to being done. She had called the meeting to check in on projects and keep everyone on…
During the last leadership training we held, one of the sales leaders shared their struggle with implementing change within their team. “I’ve recently been tasked with improving the accountability of my sales team. As part of this, we’ve introduced a mandatory weekly…
When it comes to the Kenyan job market, it’s a given that there are many jobseekers compared to the jobs available. However, many business owners and managers have discovered that while there are indeed many jobseekers, finding those of high quality…
A Guide for Managers, CEOs, and Business Owners in Kenya. As we look ahead to 2025, several key areas are poised to significantly impact how managers, CEO’s, and business owners navigate their leadership roles. Let’s delve into these pressing challenges…
By Perminus Wainaina As part of our HR support to our clients, of late I’ve been privileged to attend weekly client meetings where managers with their employees review weekly performance across various departments. In a majority of those meetings, I’ve…
By Perminus Wainaina Study after study has shown that money WHEN USED ALONE is a poor motivator for employees. So why do many managers and employers only think that money is the only motivator? Are there advantages and disadvantages of…
How to Survive and Thrive When the CEO/Director is the Problem “I work for a large parastatal and recently moved to a position where I work with executive leadership a great deal. It didn’t take long to discover that they…
John is surviving in the business world. He is able to pay salaries, rent and other obligations on time. His business has been growing at an annual rate of 5%, which for him is way below company’s potential. But he…
When facilitating Leadership and Management Training for a company looking to empower its management team, one of the issues was the frustration the managers were experiencing with their team. Some felt that team members were not meeting deadlines or delivering…
Are you one among many employers who find it hard to have difficult conversations in the workplace? Statistics show that most employers will procrastinate holding such conversations until a time when it’s either too late or they really have to…
By Perminus Wainaina, Having worked in the recruitment industry for over 13 years, I have met with all kinds of interviewers. I have met interviewers who ask irrelevant questions like, “What does your partner do?”, “If you were a tree,…
“Recently, my business has grown to the point I have had to hire a total of 12 employees over the past couple of months, and we recently hired three new employees who seem to be having a hard time getting…
Over the weekend, I was having a conversation over the weekend with Mary, a marketing manager at a service industry. Mary shared how she dread Mondays because of the routine meetings that happen just for the sake of it. She…
Recently, a retail company reached out to us because it wanted to regain its competitive edge by making its employees more responsive to customers. This company had been a well-known and trusted part of the community, offering a wide range…
“I was laid off recently and am looking for a new job. I want to try for management positions, but I’m not sure how to tailor my CV for them. I have quite a lot of tangible output from projects…
“Our recent employee survey on employee feedback revealed that we have a big issue with managers’ micromanagement. We saw a surprising number of responses highlighting a feeling of being constantly watched over and having little room for independent decision-making due…
Motivating a team to achieve better results is a rewarding challenge that I take on with enthusiasm. As a leader, I believe that inspiring and motivating a team is not just about pushing them harder; it’s about creating an environment…
Success is sweet. Everyone wants more of it, and want it again and again. Highly successful people understand that success is not a destination but a journey. Behind their accomplishments lies a mindset and approach that sets them apart from…
As a Kenyan employer, retaining top talent is more critical than ever. Employees have more choices than ever, and they’re looking for employers committed to their development and success. Losing skilled and experienced workers disrupts productivity and incurs substantial recruitment,…
As a leader in your organization, you’ve just welcomed a new team member onboard. This is an exciting time filled with possibilities and potential. I have always believed that a company’s success is deeply tied to a team’s success. However,…
Jane worked diligently and was always praised for her expertise and ability to complete tasks on time. She desired to rise up the ranks and get a leadership role because she believed that she possessed the necessary skills to help…
“I recently lost a key employee. I did not expect their resignation either. They were my best sales executives, consistently meeting and exceeding their targets, and had a good relationship with all our clients. She also got along well with…
Leaders need to understand that effective leadership is not just about giving orders and dictating how things need to be done; it is about understanding the team members and leading effectively. “As a team leader of 15 team members, I…