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On getting a new job Susan was told by her employer that she would be entitled to a one month paid vacation to any country of her choice after working for 12months. One year later on the job, susan requests for a paid vacation from her employer and was told she's no longer entitled to a paid vacation. Susan have no written document of the entitled vacation . What advice would you give to susan to get her paid vacation?

Well, this situation is very dicey in the sense that the agreement was oral. It's a case of her words against their words which might put her on the losing side. So to get her vacation might be a long shot. I've heard of a case where an employee is unjustly treated and made a scapegoat at his workplace which led to his immediate voluntary resignation. On that fateful day, he was called on the phone to give quick feedback to one of their clients. However, on getting to the office his boss started yelling at him, and was like who told you, why did you have to respond to our client that way? Perhaps he may have forgotten that he was the one that instructed him to do so. Though the employee's reaction of resigning may have sounded conditioned, but not everyone can handle yelling. Sometimes ago when I finished my Exams I began having symptoms of malaria. When I went to the medical centre I was given some drugs which I took but it worsened the situation. When I went back to compl...

Health, Safety and Security in the workplace: A case of an 18years old boy who just finished High school and was working in a factory as a chop saw operator (Wood cutter). Sadly got entangled in a machine called conveyor roller and suffered compressional axphyxia which led to his instant death. Present on the cause and how it could be managed.

 There's this popular statement that says: “if you think safety is expensive, why not try an accident” All organizations have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that the workplace has suitable health and safety measures in place so that everyone who works or visits is protected from any harm.  This involves creating health and safety policies and programs and ensuring everyone is well educated so that they can adhere to the policies with ease. However, if you tune your Radio/Tv or check online you will see different reported cases of workplace accidents.  Despite the legislations, the ILO framework and even the health and safety Act of 1974, and others,  accidents have never ceased to occur at the workplace. Though not peculiar to a particular country. It is a universal phenomenon. The world of work has changed dramatically. Globalization has affected  the structure of workplaces, the way work is performed, and occupational safety and health  An est...

If all factories are premises but then can we say all premises are factories? Highlight why part 3 of the factory act of 1987 is the most important part.

Factory What exactly  is a  factory?  This is to be  found in  section 87(1).  "factory"  means any premises in  which  or  within  which, or  within  the  close or  curtilage  or  precincts of  which  one  person is, or more  persons are,  employed in  any process for  or  incidental to any of  the  following purposes, namely:- (a)  the  making of  any article or  part of  any article;  or (b) the  altering, preparing ornamenting,  finishing, cleaning, or  washing, or breaking-up  or  demolition  of  any article;  or (c) the  adapting for  sale  of  any article, being premises in  which, or within  the  close or  curtilage  or  precincts of  which, the  work  is carried on  by way of  trade  or  for...

Ways by which an employee who is injured whilst at work can impose liability on his employer to pay him compensation for injuries suffered at work and One of the defenses open to an employer in the event that the employee sues him for compensation for injuries sustained at work

 There are three ways by which an employee who is injured whilst at work can impose  liability  on his  employer  to pay  him  compensation  for  injuries  suffered  a. By breach of personal duty: The employee must be able to show  that  his  employer  has been  in  breach  of  his  personal  duty  not  to  expose  him  to  unreasonable  risk.  When  someone fails  to  do  something  that  it  is  their  duty  to  do  according  to  the  law  or  an  agreement.  Their failure  to reveal the  risks  associated with this product amounted to a  serious  breach of duty.  b. By breach of statute: The employee must be able to show that his  employer  has  been  in breach  of  his  statutory...

The Needed Accident Preventive Measures Expected of you as a Sudent in your Hostel

It  is  important  that  appropriate  protective  measures  should  be  put  in  place  to  avoid  the  loss  of lives  and  properties, putting  the  right  rules,  people and  resources  in  place  to  prevent  unforeseen  events  that  can  cause  damages  or  loss. In the hostel  and university at large. ACCIDENT Accidents are defined as unplanned occurrences which result in injuries, fatalities, loss of production or damage to property and assets. Preventing accidents is extremely difficult in the absence of an understanding of the causes of accidents. Many attempts have been made to develop a prediction theory of accident causation, but so far none has been universally accepted. Researchers from different fields of science and engineering have been trying to develop a theory of accident causation which w...

The Catalyst Called Excellence

In order to flow with the fast rate at which knowledge itself changes, today’s students, professionals and as individuals must seek to achieve excellence.   The catalyst Called Excellence Excellence is the very opposite of perfectionism. Perfectionism is losing your true self in the demands of society, and trying to emulate a person who is not you and whom you can never become. However, Excellence is being the center of your own universe, and from that grounded, centered position, shining your light into the world by using your unique talents. Academic Excellence  Academic Excellence is the demonstrated ability to perform, achieve, and/or excel in scholastic activities. It has been identified with achieving high grades and superior performance. However, it is more than just making good grades. It's also the maximum development of your intellectual capacities and skills in service to humanity. No matter what school you are studying at, there are several basic factors, which inf...

Ever Wondered How MNCs Work By Collaborating With Their Thousands Of Employees And Resources From All Around The World, And That Too In Real Time? What Do You Think Is The Biggest Wonder Behind This Integration And How Can It Be Leveraged To Drive Organizational Success?

Communication is the "life blood" of any organization, because without it, no single organization can exist or succeed. To succeed therefore, every organization or individual, must ensure that there's effective communication within and between it and it's environment. It's an integral part of any system put in place, which helps to coordinate and perform the various management functions for making any meaningful decisions. Wherever communication ceases, or is lacking, or is of poor quality, the people and the organization involved, suffer. It  is one of the most important levers of management that a company can implement for the formation of teams and  achieving  valuable  performance.  Communication  and management  are  complementary  disciplines  and  strong  business elements for  success.  Management  skills  are  essential  in  a  business, but all equally important are those relati...

CV writing, Interview Questions & Answer Tips

CV writing, Interview Questions & Answer Tips What is a CV? A CV is an official document that contains the profile, educational and career background of a person. In our part of the world, CV and a résumé means the same thing but in other climes, they mean different things entirely. Some of us have been submitting CVs like forever and yet we don't get interview invites. The problem is that your CV is not passing what is known as The 30 seconds Test.  The 30 seconds test simply means that an employer or interviewer will decide if he's going to employ you or not within 30 seconds of perusing your CV.  The Do's  and Donts of CV *packaging; 1. Never start your CV with "Curriculum Vitae". Start with your name boldly written with a larger font. 2. Ensure the address on your CV is the same with the location of the job. It will make interviewers consider you faster. e.g, if the job is in Lagos, apply with a Lagos address. If you don't stay in the sa...

The big question now is: What is the best motivation for employees. A HUGE SALARY or JOB SECURITY. From your perspective, Which do you think is the No.1 motivator.

Studies have revealed that most employees who seek jobs pursue two ( 2) motives majorly. ◾ Either a job that pays  ◾A job that is stable/secure Meeting both or either of the needs can guarantee higher productivity,  reduced turnover, increased profitability and job satisfaction. But the big question now is:  what is the best motivation for employees    A HUGE SALARY or JOB SECURITY From your perspective Which do you think is the No.1 motivator? In as much that Human wants are INSATIABLE. ( Economics perspective) Abraham Maslow also talks about the "5 HIERARCHY of needs".(motivation theory) of which 1/3 has been able to attain. The Peak point of one's career. ...................................... Everyone aspires to get to the peak of their endeavours, one that promotes learning and development. "SATISFACTION" is the hallmark of these theories. Many have been lured into some jobs due to financial benefits and gains yet struggling and grumbling do...

Would you rather work in a startup organization with higher pay or an established multinational organization with lower pay?

In as much that we would want to be quick to conclude that nothing is wrong in the two options. Of course, nothing is outrightly wrong.  However, I think we should make a conscious overview before we leap as there's nothing as bad as starting on a shaky foundation. Most of these startups can be so smart and cunning as to be using money as a "bait" to keep you in the organization.   They understand to some extent the nature of the market and human behaviours and won't mind incurring a lot of "cost" in the "short-run" to sustain the perceived future. Of course, many of us know of Opay, Gokada and others. These are some examples of companies who incurred a lot of cost in the short run to stand the test of time, giving out a lot of promos and free benefits to its customers, yet couldn't make it as government legislations, Management, and other factors affected them greatly and it's employees. It's a dent and a red flag on your CV hopping fr...

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