In the past, assessment centre methodology was barely acknowledged as a tool for use in the recruitment process. Hiring managers were content with merely conducting candidate interviews before making hiring decisions.

Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets. With the rise in technological innovations, population growth, internet access, mobile phones usage; Africa’s emerging economies present new and exciting opportunities to multinational companies considering expansion into a foreign market.

The digital landscape is rapidly changing, giving rise to increased demand for highly skilled tech talent.
Organisations that intend to succeed and gain a competitive advantage in the ever-evolving marketplace must have the right tech talents to help them with their innovative growth plan.

On April 4, 2009, a young teacher and 17 of his friends sat in his apartment in Hangzhou, China. They were about to set up a company that would revolutionise the e-commerce industry. The business growth that would follow was grander than their biggest expectation.

Do you agree that the effectiveness of your executive team unavoidably affects the culture of your organisation?

Or that the negative or positive influence of the executive team on mid-level managers, flows right down to the lowest team of staff?  

Organisations that want to stay ahead of the competition must encourage continuous learning. The need for continuous learning comes on the heels of new advancements in technology and innovation, which have significantly altered the skills required for organisational growth.

Over the last decade, foreign organisations have become increasingly interested in the Nigerian market. According to the office of the United States Representative, foreign direct investment stock from the United States into Nigeria was $5.8 billion in 2017.

Organisations hire employees because they need people to drive their business strategy and achieve their goals. Oftentimes, potential hires are subjected to a series of pre-employment tests, interviews, and assessments to determine their fit for a specific job role.