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Sacked Kisii University workers seek to overturn their dismissal

The schedule for payment of terminal benefits was tabulated by both parties and lodged before the court in compliance with the early ruling.

By Eric Abuga 4 days ago

Sacked Kisii University workers seek to overturn their dismissal

Judge to Egerton: Resolve all your issues or crumble

Judge to Egerton: Resolve all your issues or crumble

By Daniel Chege 10 days ago

Types of employee rewards

Types of employee rewards

By Tony Mbaya 1 month ago

We admire hustlers though many of us never say it

We admire hustlers though many of us never say it

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

Next government must not shortchange youth on State appointments

Voter apathy among the youth is a protest against exclusion and how the government has lost touch with their plight.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 months ago

Next government must not shortchange youth on State appointments

Low quality of training linked to joblessness

Today, people have degrees but they are tucked in briefcases because there is no use for such. We currently have many graduates who are roaming around as hawkers as there are no jobs.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Low quality of training linked to joblessness

How private sector can bridge gap between academia and job market

Kenya has between 500,000 and 800,000 youth who graduate from primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions and enter the labour market.

By Jane Waiyaki 2 months ago

How private sector can bridge gap between academia and job market

How to tackle the unending youth criminal gangs

Mutahi says the government should make long-term interventions that address political, social and economic conditions that drive people to criminal groups.

By Patrick Mutahi 2 months ago

How to tackle the unending youth criminal gangs

When children were recognised as unionisable workers

Justice Cockar said women should be paid the same wages as men if they were doing the same kind of work.

By Amos Kareithi 3 months ago

When children were recognised as unionisable workers

How to find the job that fits your qualifications

Joblessness is a stage in the employment process which is sometimes lonely and depressing.

By Tony Mbaya 3 months ago

How to find the job that fits your qualifications

Court orders New KCC to pay sacked employees Sh3.6m

New KCC accused the three of deliberately manipulating and keeping inaccurate records that did not tally with the actual milk figures in the factory.

By Frankline Sunday 3 months ago

Court orders New KCC to pay sacked employees Sh3.6m

Dos and don'ts of pre-employment personality tests

It helps in assessing behavioural traits, determining interests and assists recruiters in filtering candidates whose personalities and attitudes do not meet requirements.

By Tony Mbaya 3 months ago

Dos and don'ts of pre-employment personality tests

How to properly terminate an employee

Even though you're letting go of an employee, it's important to thank them for the valuable contributions they made during their employment.

By Tony Mbaya 3 months ago

How to properly terminate an employee

Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff gets Sh4.5 million for wrongful dismissal

Justice Keli ruled Wasike was dismissed without due regard to the law and the publication of his sacking could curtail his chances of securing another job.

By Robert Amalemba 3 months ago

Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff gets Sh4.5 million for wrongful dismissal

Understanding the 9-box grid assessment

The 9-box grid is most commonly used in succession planning as a method of evaluating an organisation's current talent and identifying potential leaders.

By Tony Mbaya 4 months ago

Understanding the 9-box grid assessment

6 skills every employee should learn

Whether your business setting is high risk, located in an office space or your employees work remotely training is a crucial investment.

By Tony Mbaya 4 months ago

6 skills every employee should learn

Economy adds a million jobs but firms fail to recover

The economy last year created an additional 926,100 jobs mainly from the informal sector as the number of salaried jobs failed to recover to pre-Covid-19 levels.

By Patrick Alushula 5 months ago

Economy adds a million jobs but firms fail to recover

Court summons law firm in employment case filed by ex-staff

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has summoned Simba and Simba Advocates Law Firm in an employment case filed by a former employee.

By Daniel Chege 5 months ago

Court summons law firm in employment case filed by ex-staff

Why you should do background screening when hiring

Screening new employees allows you to make an evidence-based selection to ensure you hire the right person.

By Tony Mbaya 5 months ago

Why you should do background screening when hiring

High Court stops NSSF board from recruiting new managers

A Nairobi court has stopped the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) from recruiting new managers to oversee the pensioners’ fund.

By Paul Ogemba 5 months ago

High Court stops NSSF board from recruiting new managers

Teacher sacked for eloping with student sues TSC

In his application, the former teacher says despite the serious allegations of misconduct raised against him, no report was made at any police station.

By Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

Teacher sacked for eloping with student sues TSC

New law relief for poor job seekers, says Employment Bill sponsor

Nominated MP Gideon Keter has thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta for assenting the Employment (Amendment) Bill.

By Joseph Kipsang 6 months ago

New law relief for poor job seekers, says Employment Bill sponsor

Dilemma over proposed law that allows staff to snub their bosses

According to the bill, where an employer contacts an employee during the period, the employee is not obliged to respond.

By Graham Kajilwa 6 months ago

Dilemma over proposed law that allows staff to snub their bosses

Mistakes employers do when hiring

Employers frequently judge candidates on the basis of whether they like them rather than matching their strengths to the responsibilities of the post.

By Tony Mbaya 6 months ago

Mistakes employers do when hiring

Sacked county finance boss reinstated, to get Sh2m

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has reinstated Wilson Mungai as the Nakuru County Finance Director.

By Daniel Chege 6 months ago

Sacked county finance boss reinstated, to get Sh2m

Biggest myths about modern job interviews

Proper preparation can give you a significant advantage in your job search.

By Tony Mbaya 6 months ago

Biggest myths about modern job interviews

Firm ordered to pay former employee Sh3.7m

Anthony Yamo, a marketing officer, had worked for Basco Paints Kenya in western region for 12 years.

By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago

Firm ordered to pay former employee Sh3.7m

Maintaining good mental health at the workplace

Only 57 per cent of employees who report moderate depression and 40 per cent of those who report severe depression receive treatment.

By Tony Mbaya 6 months ago

Maintaining good mental health at the workplace

Understanding competency-based job descriptions

Competency-based job description focuses more on the workers’ skills than the job requirement.

By Tony Mbaya 6 months ago

Understanding competency-based job descriptions

Why employee motivation is critical at the workplace

An employee strives for recognition and rewards such as bonuses, and awards which increase willingness to learn a skillset.

By Tony Mbaya 6 months ago

Why employee motivation is critical at the workplace

KFA to pay former staff for unfair dismissal

A Court in Nakuru has ordered Kenya Farmers Association Limited to pay a former employee over Sh255,000 for unfair dismissal

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

KFA to pay former staff for unfair dismissal

It’s hard to find and create jobs when Kenyan economy is weak

Government policies should catalyse economic growth to create more jobs. Most jobs are in the private sector, created by you and me.

By XN Iraki 6 months ago

It’s hard to find and create jobs when Kenyan economy is weak

What it takes to hire that right candidate for a job vacancy

Many are times jobs adverts are withdrawn due to lack of the ideal candidates in the recruitment process.

By Tony Mbaya 6 months ago

What it takes to hire that right candidate for a job vacancy

How manufacturing can build sustainable jobs in Mt Kenya

In this season of slogans and many promises, just as many are scratching their heads on how to meaningfully tackle unemployment.

By Ndiritu Muriithi 7 months ago

How manufacturing can build sustainable jobs in Mt Kenya

Nursing union case shows body delisted by Cotu

Nurses union allegedly flouted the umbrella union's constitution last year. Group opposed to current leadership claim last year’s elections not fair.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 months ago

Nursing union case shows body delisted by Cotu

Mad dash for degrees swells public wage bill to Sh700b

The government has in recent years stopped the automatic promotion and salary increment based on acquiring additional degrees or other qualifications.

By Macharia Kamau 7 months ago

Mad dash for degrees swells public wage bill to Sh700b

The jarring truth about going into business in Kenya

The reality on the ground is that men and women pushed into entrepreneurship have no interest or the necessary acumen.

By X.N. Iraki 7 months ago

The jarring truth about going into business in Kenya

Impeached Migori Speaker in trouble over graft cases

The county assembly poked holes in last week's court decision that had given Okoth some reprieve and called for its review.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

Impeached Migori Speaker in trouble over graft cases

Welcome to Kenya, a nation of hardworking but broke workers

But in an economy where there are not enough formal jobs to go around, many well-educated folks are now the true definition of 'hustlers.'

By Dominic Omondi 7 months ago

Welcome to Kenya, a nation of hardworking but broke workers

Bane of youth: When searching for a job becomes a full-time job

Many young people are sinking into depression or turning to alternative means of earning a living as jobs become more scarce in a battered economy.

By Peter Theuri 7 months ago

Bane of youth: When searching for a job becomes a full-time job

Tech fuels job losses

Technology has given rise to ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt, which are edging out traditional taxis.

By Esther Dianah 7 months ago

Tech fuels job losses

Useful tips on how to land that first job after campus

Here are some useful tips that will set you apart from the crowd as you grow professionally and achieve that life-long career dream.

By Tony Mutugi 7 months ago

Useful tips on how to land that first job after campus

Take decisive steps to end high poverty rates in urban areas

Today, the youth unemployment rate stands at 65 per cent, which is among the highest in the world.

By Wilson Sossion 7 months ago

Take decisive steps to end high poverty rates in urban areas

‘Soft skills’ keeping youths from opportunities in the labour market

Overall, hiring managers find soft skills such as communication, leadership, self-management, and teamwork are missing in this new crop of workers.

By Antoney Luvinzu 7 months ago

‘Soft skills’ keeping youths from opportunities in the labour market

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