Team spirit is one of the things that people put in their resume as one of their characters. This might be as a result of the fact that a company is not made up of one person, and there would be a need to work hand in hand with a group of people. Getting along … Continue reading “Building Effective Teamwork in The Workplace”

At some point, you’ll have to pitch something either to win clients over or present new ideas to an existing client. The bottom line is that sealing a deal requires some skills. You sure don’t want to come off as incompetent or amateurish. You want to show the client that you are fully loaded and … Continue reading “Pitch Like a Pro: Tips to Winning New Clients”

Who doesn’t wish they had 25 hours in a day? An extra hour can make all difference, especially if you are a busy Executive. But since we only have 24, the best way to free up some time is to get more done in less time. This is where mobile phones can help. There are … Continue reading “Top 13 Time Saving Apps for Busy Professionals”

Make no mistake, hard work pays. But when combined with working smart, a better result ensues. What tips can be used to rewire your old self into working smarter and achieving better results? Let’s take a look: Admit Smart Work Compliments Hard WorkA hard work versus smart work approach only pitches one to choose between … Continue reading “Working Hard or Smart? Find Out Here”

When I made the decision to join Access Bank about a year ago, I was not sure what to expect. Would it just be another company trying to carve a niche for itself or would it be a bank with an unquenchable thirst to transform the banking landscape? Would it be a place that nurtures … Continue reading “Life in Access Bank”

According to various studies, one of the main reasons employees quit their jobs is because they do not feel valued or satisfied. Herzberg’s motivation theory backs this up, as it states that there are certain factors that cause job satisfaction and one of these is valuing and appreciating employees. Everyone longs to be valued in … Continue reading “Valuing Your Most Precious Assets”

Tell me about your role with the Bank?My role entails communicating the Bank’s products and services to our diverse customers, via digital media. The Bank always has new innovative products and services and I’m on the team that ensures the public gets to know about these products through our digital channels. This covers social media, … Continue reading “Life in Access Bank”

Work-life balance is definitely one of the most used phrases in the work place. We have heard scenarios where some employees use work-life balance as an excuse to work less hours, take time off work, take a vacation or just become outright entrepreneurs but this is not always the case. According to Wikipedia, “Work–life balance is the … Continue reading “The Concept of Work-life Balance”

‘Picture yourself bumping into that one person that can give your idea, product, project or start-up the right intervention it needs…in an elevator.’ Sometimes we have great ideas that only need to be heard by someone that can give us that big break. Unfortunately, we may not have access to ‘that someone’ and those ideas … Continue reading “Elevator Pitch”