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Hi. My name is Richard. I have been working for the same organization for 4 years now, as an accounts assistant. In the 4 years I have been in the accounting department, I have gotten new supervisors who end up…
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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…
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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…
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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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Most performance problems don’t start at the bottom. They start at the top. When targets are missed and deadlines slip, it’s easy to blame employees. “They’re not motivated.” “They’re not giving their best.” But dig deeper, and you’ll often find…
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…
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Jack a small business owner realized that he spent the majority of the time making both large and small operational decisions and getting involved in conflict resolution. He felt that the decisions he delegated to his managers kept coming back…
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…