Building a hiring plan your Nigerian SME can actually deliver
Most growth-stage hiring fails on sequencing, not sourcing. A simple framework for deciding which roles come first.
12 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
Insights & resources
Clear thinking on hiring, HR and careers
Short, practical pieces drawn from the searches we run and the HR problems we're asked to fix.
The HR audit checklist every growing company should run yearly
Contracts, records, policies, payroll hygiene and exit process — where compliance gaps usually hide.
29 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Writing a CV that survives the first 30 seconds of screening
What recruiters look for first, why formatting matters more than adjectives, and how to evidence impact.
18 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Promoting your best performer isn't a management strategy
How to build a support structure around first-time managers before the team feels the gap.
02 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
Retention beyond salary: what actually keeps good people
Progression clarity, manager quality and fairness usually beat a counter-offer. Here's how to audit yours.
20 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Structured interviews: the cheapest hiring upgrade available
Scorecards, consistent questions and evidence notes — a practical guide to reducing costly mis-hires.
05 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
A LinkedIn profile that brings the right roles to you
Headline, about section and keywords: how search actually works and what to change this week.
22 May 2026 · 4 min read
Writing HR policy people will actually read and follow
Plain language, clear ownership and realistic process beat a 90-page handbook nobody opens.
09 May 2026 · 5 min read
Resources
Guides we're preparing
Downloadable resources will be published here — placeholders for now.
Interview scorecard template
Coming soon.
Notify meHR audit checklist for SMEs
Coming soon.
Notify meSalary benchmarking primer
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