July 2018

There is hardly an employee you will find who is not scheming to get a better pay cheque whether by directly demanding for a pay rise or doing something that warrants one. Unfortunately, according to James Opio, a human resource consultant, most employees get it wrong when they act or speak out of desperation. Opio advises that when pursuing a pay rise, it is wise to avoid engaging in altercations with colleagues and bosses in a bid to stand out as this will leave you with bad reviews that might not help your case. “Threatening to quit just to get a pay rise may get you into trouble, especially if your threat deadline expires and you stay,” he says, noting that this may instead earn you a fine or pay cut as punishment. Demanding an outrageous figure that is out of tune with people doing similar work to yours will only make you look unserious, according to Opio, especially if there is no justification in terms of output. He adds that wrong timing can compromise your chances of landing that pay rise. “For example, coming up with a pay rise demand when the company has just posted poor results will make….

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Martin, a food scientist by qualification, joined the bank as a teller after failing to get a good job that aligned with his area of study. Despite the fact that banking was not something he ever dreamt of pursuing, he chose to embrace the opportunity with a positive attitude and an open mind. As a teller, he spent most of his first year learning a lot about the banking industry beyond the trainings and orientation programmes organised by the bank. He was as flexible as a red blood cell in a blood vessel and diligently did other work tasks that were assigned to him. Within a period of four years, Martin rose through different ranks to the position of Branch Manager. He was the envy of his colleagues. As a branch manager, he had a positive impact on his customers, co-workers and the bank. He initiated some simple ideas that made the work environment more interesting and engaging. His branch performance progressively grew each year. This impressive performance earned him a higher position at the head office. At the head office his presence in meetings was very invaluable. He did not just sit like a log, but suggested initiatives that helped….

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Leaving a job is rarely a decision one makes abruptly, especially if they are planning to leave voluntarily or are working on a contract that will expire at one point. However, many are caught in confusion when the time to leave has arrived and they are not prepared adequately for their exit and next destination. What to avoid? When planning to quit your job there are a number of pitfalls you should avoid. Key among these is mis-timing when to make it known that you plan to leave an organisation. “When you say it too early some of your bosses might start mistreating or sidelining you. When you say it too late you might get people into panic mode,” James Opio, a human resource consultant, says. And when it comes to letting your soon-to-be former employers know about your planned exit do not exaggerate the offer from your next employers in a bid to squeeze the current employers to give you a better compensation package. Opio says the reason for avoiding this is, they may just find out the truth and use it against you. In relation to that, Opio says it is wrong to tell your coworkers you are leaving….

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