by Help Desk | Feb 1, 2021 | Articles
Recession is a great decline in economic activities. Surviving economic recession can be challenging for businesses and individuals.
We all know Nigerian is currently in another recession; lots of people have been downsized or underpaid. How do you survive these trial times?
The truth is if your organization goes out of business, you may loss your job. As an employee, the best way to secure your job is to make yourself indispensable at work.
‘’ So I think the winners in recession are the people who produce new technology that does things better, which people really want.’’ – James Dyson –
The times that we are requires effective financial planning. It is wise to reduce extravagant lifestyle and avoid acquiring debts. Other ways to remain financially buoyant is to cut off from non-essential spending and seek for a side hustle.
For business owners, the following roles on how to survive recession could be helpful.
-Build strong relationship with your existing clients.
-Stay off debts.
-Downsize and retain only productive staff.
– Manage funds effectively
– Create an emergency fund.
“The recession has forced many entrepreneurs to draw on hidden reservoirs of courage get up, and dust off and get back to work.” – Timi Nadela –
Recession is unavoidable, however if you plan ahead; your business can survive and even grow stronger during a great decline in economic activities.
Have a great day. Stay safe!
Source: Ben Le Fort “How to survive recession and come out stronger.”
by Help Desk | Jan 4, 2021 | Articles
We went through rough tides together in
2020. Thanks for allowing us serve you. 2021 will be a prosperous one for you. Happy New Year!
by Help Desk | Dec 2, 2020 | Articles
A productive day dosent start when you get to the office, it starts right from when you wake.
“When you arise in the morning think of what a precious priviledge it is to be alive, to breath, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius–
HOW TO STAY PRODUCTIVE ALL THROUGH THE DAY.
- Plan your day ahead. This can be done in the evening e.g pack your bag, plan your meal etc.
- Wake up early
- As you wake always be grateful for life.
- Be positive and say good things to yourself.
- Excercise and stretch a little
- Drink a glass of water
- Take a shower
- Eat a healthy breakfast
- Set goals for the day. Plan your morning right and the rest of your day will be awesome. ” By failing to prepare, you are planning to fail.”– Benjamin Franklin –
Source: Catherine Beard “How to plan your daily schedule for success.” September 25th, 2017.
by Help Desk | Nov 2, 2020 | Articles
IT BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY
With more hands on deck, productivity increases as tasks are completed faster and more efficiently.
- PROMOTES BONDING AMONG STAFF
Strong relationships among team members enable them communicate more freely, resulting into less conflicts among colleagues.
- IMPROVES QUALITY OF SERVICE RENDERED
A Team with strong work ethics and team spirit work well together. When there is unity among team members, there is high tendency to provide improved services that meet the needs of their customers.
- IT ENCOURAGES INNOVATION
Teams are better able to produce more creative and innovative ideas, than someone working alone.
- PROVIDES SUPPORT NETWORK
Working as a team helps you rely on each other for support, encouragement and guidance; especially during difficult and challenging times.
- CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Being part of a team exposes you to other team member’s skills. It also provides you with a prospect of building your professional network plus it could lead you to better opportunities along your career path.
- IT ALLOWS FLEXIBILITY
Having good relationship with your colleagues promotes collaboration, which allows flexible work schedule as cross-trained team members can easily cover for each other’s absence.
- IT PROMOTES CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Clashes with colleagues once in a while are expected but constant disagreements at the workplace could have great effect on productivity. Thus team members working towards a common goal, learn to resolve conflicts timely on their own; for the sake of the project, their team and the organization at large.
Teamwork is a core skill required by everyone in the workplace; it should be encouraged by all means among team members. Just like Helen Keller said “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”.
Source:- Hannah Price “12 easy ways to improve workplace teamwork.”
by Help Desk | Oct 2, 2020 | Articles
Are you always agitated about facing interview panels? Here are some tips to help boast your confidence during job interviews.
- Do a proper research about the position you applied for. Understand your job responsibilities as it will give you a good idea of tasks you will be expected to perform on daily basis.
- Never act so desperate for the interviewer. Be calm, cool and confident.
- Do not take over conversations during an interview. Telling the interviewer more than he/ she asked is not professional; only say what you are asked. Keep personal issues to yourself.
- Use professional language during an interview; avoid using slangs or vulgar languages.
- When asked if you have a question never say ‘’NO’’ Ask genuine and relevant questions to find out if the organization is the right place for you. Don’t ask a question just for asking questions sake! Prepare your questions ahead of the interview.
- All your interviewer has is your resume. Study your resume appropriately and get ready to talk on any work experience you have listed on it.
- Be punctual for your interview. Call the person who scheduled your interview about directions to the office. If time and circumstances permit, it is also a good idea to go check the venue of your interview so you have an understanding of the lay of the land. If something happens and you realize you’re going to be late, call your interviewer and let them know.
- Plan on what to wear: choose your outfit; make sure it is clean and ironed. Wear your outfit with the appropriate accessories and shoes ideal for an interview.
- Research about the organization: Have a great knowledge of the organization and its products. You can research for them online or ask questions from people who work for the company.
- Rehearse responses to likely interview questions. Practice with your mentor or an experienced friend.
- Go with print out copies of your resume, a notepad and a pen.
- Always try to politely follow up on the interviewer after the interview for possible updates.
