SMART BUSINESS

Starting a bar or pub business in Kenya is a lucrative venture, first, because of the market in that one in every 8 Kenyans aged 15 – 65 years (3,199,119) reported that they drink alcohol according to the 2022 Status of Drugs and Substance Use in Kenya report by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).

The ball is in the HR department's court to create a working environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated throughout their entire employee life cycle, right from recruitment to exit.

Organisations have embarked on introducing diversity at the workplace programmes as if they were competing for awards.

Taha Jiwaji says Moja empowers enterprises with the capability to attend to their customer's needs, regardless of time or place, fostering a new level of trust and loyalty.

Caetano Kenya is now the official distributor of Renault Trucks in Kenya, through a partnership announced on 22nd Sept. 2023 to "strengthen Kenya’s heavy commercial vehicles industry and solidifying Renault Trucks’ customer base in this region."

While large HR firms have the resources to address these demands, small HR firms often face unique challenges when attempting to offer their services at a global level.

By integrating WhatsApp as an official communication medium, companies can enhance remote collaboration, customer interaction, marketing efforts, and internal communication.

The lender won the Gold Award for the SME Financier Of The Year in Africa ahead of NMB of Tanzania, which got Silver Award and Kenya’s Equity Bank, which came third with a Platinum Award.

Although the business movements bring numerous opportunities for growth, they also pose certain challenges for HR professionals tasked with preparing employees to work outside Kenya.

Alvin Kibet started out as a second-hand clothing seller, a venture he pursued as soon as he left high school in 2011.

Veteran journalist and editor Joe Ageyo has been promoted by Nation Media Group (NMG) to a key role.

The global HR jobs market is ripe with opportunities for professionals with expertise in cultural adaptability and cross-cultural communication.

Uber Electric Boda presents an approximate 30-35% reduction in running costs for drivers, for whom fuel is one of the most significant costs.

Threat intelligence is a relatively new arrival on the security landscape, but it is one that has the potential to offer immense value to an enterprise.

As organisations continue to adopt remote work and global HR teams, candidates must adapt to these new virtual interviews dynamics.

Many business security providers offer consultations (before installation) to help clients decide which equipment will best serve their business security systems needs in the most cost-effective manner.

Remote work policy: It’s time to let go of prescribed leadership practices and instead to tap into the nuances of a digitally connected yet distributed workforce that isn’t prescribed in policy.

The debate on local and international HR certification should not be polarised but rather viewed as an opportunity to bridge gaps and build synergies.

HR Professionals strategic contributions, which include talent management and cultural transformation, serve as pillars for the success of digitization, network growth, and Wi-Fi adoption.

To combat forging academic certificates, it is imperative to adopt a multi-pronged approach that addresses the underlying causes and provides holistic solutions.

As a Kenyan HR professional seeking to expand horizons and explore new avenues for personal and professional growth, it is crucial to be well-informed and strategic in your job search.

HRMPEB will be holding the fourth certification ceremony on 19th October 2023 at KICC, Nairobi, in line with its core mandate to develop curricula, examine and certify HR professionals.

The recent spat between CHRP Nicholas Kanisa and Business Today columnist Samson Osero was quite an interesting read.

Since exiting public office alongside former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022, former ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has shied away from the public limelight. He has, however, been quite busy - getting back to his roots working on technology for the continent.

Erick Asuma, co-founder and CEO of Hisa, recently stepped down from his position, paving way for Eric Jackson, who was previous leading the product and innovation team.