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my employee is upset she wasn’t promoted — and sen...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 30, 2025 0 34

A reader writes: I am a manager of a small team at a midsize company. Recently, one of my best performers (Jan) had a dip in moral...

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I’m taking extended leave and management has zero ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 30, 2025 0 25

A reader writes: I’m going on extended leave in six weeks and there is zero — I mean zero 00 — coverage lined up. I lead a team re...

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boss is dating his former assistant, colleague is ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 30, 2025 0 29

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss is dating his former assistant, who still works here I have been an as...

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cemen...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 28

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement reports a $200 million profit in nine months, driven by higher sales, strong demand, and efficient ...

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Nigerian businessman Ernest Azudialu faces $1 bill...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 27

A Lagos court has placed Nestoil under receivership in a debt dispute exceeding $1bn, thrusting founder Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi i...

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FirstRand to buy $279 million stake in Nigerian-Le...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 34

FirstRand to acquire a $279 million stake in Bassim Haidar’s fintech Optasia ahead of its Johannesburg IPO.

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Black executive Calvin Butler pockets $14.7 millio...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 34

Exelon CEO Calvin Butler earned $14.7 million in 2024, a 19.5% rise from the prior year, as he steered the U.S. utility giant’s co...

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South African businessman Donovan Chimhandamba lan...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 29

South African businessman Donovan Chimhandamba’s Nyanza Light Metals secures $75 million from AfDB to scale titanium processing an...

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30 Effective Tips To Ace Any Job Interview

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 30

Discover useful tips, including everything you need to ace any job interview.

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boss treats our coworker’s performance issues as t...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 27

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss treats our coworker’s performance issues as team performance issues I ...

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I was a sloppy drunk at the company party

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 29

A reader writes: I recently made it through to the final interview round for a job I was very excited about. I’ve been in my curre...

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my parents called my abusive boss to complain

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 23

A reader writes: I wonder if you could offer your perspective on something I’ve been wondering about for a long time now. When I w...

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my friends think they’re doing me a favor by givin...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 26

A reader writes: I ran a catering business on the side for a while, in addition to my regular job. I don’t do it much anymore, but...

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asking company to paint over a mural, job applican...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 28

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask my company to paint over part of an office mural? I work at a large ...

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Manufacture Don't Just Trade — Didi-Omah Tell Busi...

Didi-Omah Diary Oct 27, 2025 0 47

Many business owners are doing well in trading, but few hit the big break by manufacturing what they were trading. Manufacturing i...

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Abdul Samad Rabiu set to become Nigeria’s next $10...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 30

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s fortune hits $9.2 billion, fueled by strong gains in BUA Foods and BUA Cement shares.

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Harmony Gold, backed by Patrice Motsepe, completes...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 30

Harmony Gold, backed by Patrice Motsepe, has completed its $1.01 billion acquisition of Australia’s MAC Copper, expanding into the...

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Markus Jooste’s former coastal estate expected to ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 22

A Hermanus coastal estate once owned by Markus Jooste is drawing top bids, expected to exceed $5.8 million.

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Nigeria's NIPCO, controlled by Indian billionaire ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 27

NIPCO Plc, controlled by the wealthy Kansagra family via Purebond, is acquiring about 19% of London-listed Savannah Energy.

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LeBron James expands $37 million Beverly Hills est...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 33

LeBron James expands his $37 million Beverly Hills estate with two luxury mansions, each designed to his vision.

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Kenny Fihla-led Absa gets nod to buy Standard Char...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 35

Absa Group, led by Kenny Fihla, has won approval to acquire Standard Chartered Uganda’s retail and wealth units, expanding its Eas...

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INBDE basics: structure, format, and purpose

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 29

The Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) has become a central milestone for dental students and graduates aiming t...

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50 Business Analyst Job Interview Questions

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 35

In this article, we will look at the main types of questions you can expect in a business analyst interview and share tips on how ...

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how to handle lunch interviews when you have extre...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 30

A reader writes: You’ve recommended that interviewers consider lunch interviews in some circumstances and advised candidates with ...

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clients apologize to my boss for snapping at me, c...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 24

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Clients apologize to my boss for snapping at me I am a receptionist/admin in a...

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weekend open thread – October 25-26, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 38

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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open thread – October 24, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 29

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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will people think I named my baby after my employe...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 26

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Will people think I named my baby after my employee? I have a direct report wh...

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NBA champion Masai Ujiri partners with Hilton to o...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 31

Hilton has signed three new Tapestry Collection hotels across Sub-Saharan Africa, including a Kigali property by Masai Ujiri’s Zar...

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Psychic Jobs for Beginners: How to Start Without E...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 28

Plenty of readers begin with no formal training and no client list. They start with curiosity, a notebook, and the willingness to ...

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I overheard my employee tell our intern that I’m “...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 31

A reader writes: I was on a Zoom call today with my direct report and an intern. I momentarily took off my headphones to blow my n...

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my young employees keep asking to take last-minute...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 34

A reader writes: This year, several people in my reporting line have asked for last-minute vacation days because a partner or frie...

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government shutdown day 22: how are you doing?

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 31

Federal workers and others affected by the government shutdown: we’re in day 22 with no end in sight. How are you doing? What’s go...

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I haven’t returned the book a coworker lent me 4 y...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 33

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. A coworker lent me a book four years ago and I still haven’t returned it This ...

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Egyptian billionaire Ahmed El-Sewedy gains $54 mil...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 36

Egyptian billionaire Ahmed El-Sewedy’s stake in Elsewedy Electric rises by $51 million as the company’s shares climb 6.22% on the ...

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Femi Otedola sells $6.25 million in Geregu shares

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 32

Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has sold 9.04 million shares in Geregu Power Plc through his investment vehicle Amperion Power, ...

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Nigerian billionaire T.Y. Danjuma restructures nte...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 27

Natcom, controlled by Danjuma, has appointed a new board in a move aimed at restoring investor confidence and positioning the tele...

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Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi's Edita Food plans $6.7...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 34

Hani Berzi’s Edita Food acquires $6.7 million in machinery to raise capacity and strengthen its regional snack food expansion.

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Paratus Group, led by Schalk Erasmus, expands Afri...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 28

Paratus Group, led by Schalk Erasmus, launches in Rwanda to expand reliable broadband access across Africa.

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Learning & Earning: Why Remote IT Support is an Id...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 33

If you're an IT student who possesses technical know-how and is looking for some extra cash, you might want to consider a role in ...

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Aliko Dangote’s net worth surges, now $200 million...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 31

Aliko Dangote’s fortune hits $29.8 billion as gains from his cement and refinery ventures push him closer to the $30 billion mark....

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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capite...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 38

Capitec Bank partners with fintech startup Stub to give small businesses real-time access to banking data and boost South Africa’s...

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MTN, led by Zimbabwean executive Ralph Mupita, hit...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 33

MTN under Ralph Mupita surpasses 300 million subscribers, marking a major milestone in African telecoms.

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Malawian billionaire Hitesh Anadkat’s FMB stake su...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 124

Malawian billionaire Hitesh Anadkat’s FMB stake has soared to $1.4 billion as the banking group’s shares rally 320 percent in 2025...

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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty may see LVMH exit in $2 bil...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 36

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty could see LVMH sell its 50 percent stake in a deal valuing the brand at $2 billion, reflecting shifts in th...

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To Go Viral! Go Engaging.... See How You Can Make ...

doacWeb Oct 22, 2025 0 44

Executive. You can never be viral, if your contents is not engaging, it won't be viral. Yes, your contents must be entertaining or...

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my coworkers aren’t following our return-to-office...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 30

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworkers aren’t following our return-to-office mandate My company’s return...

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how to mentor a very timid employee

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 35

A reader writes: I’d love some advice about how to help out a very timid staff member, let’s call her Jane. Jane and I have 1-1 we...

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how should I handle people who don’t pay attention...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 36

A reader writes: My question is around my work as a professional industry trainer. I do training sessions open to being booked for...

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socializing on a week-long work trip, boss’s email...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 31

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How much should I expect to hang out with my coworker on a week-long work trip...

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can I just let difficult coworkers be wrong?

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 34

A reader writes: I have developed a stance over time that my friends, partner, and colleagues all say is unprofessional: I let peo...

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South African banker Johan Burger gains $5 million...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 21, 2025 0 32

Johan Burger’s FirstRand stake rises by $5 million as the bank’s shares jump over 11% on the JSE, lifting his total holdings to ab...

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NCBA, backed by Kenya's richest families, unveils ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 21, 2025 0 37

NCBA unveils a $6 million digital platform with Intellect Global to enhance corporate banking and expand its digital reach in Keny...

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Aliko Dangote's refinery gears up to supply 310 mi...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 21, 2025 0 38

Dangote refinery prepares 310 million liters of petrol for loading amid soaring fuel prices in Nigeria.

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Namibian tycoon Sven Thieme’s O&L sells clean ener...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 21, 2025 0 31

Namibian tycoon Sven Thieme’s O&L sells its Cleanergy stake to Belgium’s CMB.TECH, advancing Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions....

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Nigerian lawyer Gbenga Oyebode-led Okomu Oil sees ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 21, 2025 0 26

Okomu Oil’s profit more than doubled to $41.1 million as revenue hit $118 million, reflecting strong demand and disciplined manage...

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Madagascar business magnate Mamy Ravamatoga faces ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 37

Mamy Ravatomanga, the power broker behind Madagascar’s ousted president, is facing arrest warrants, financial freezes and investig...

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Desterio Oyatsi, the Kenyan lawyer with a $14 mill...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 80

Kenyan lawyer Desterio Oyatsi’s $14 million NCBA stake highlights his decades of influence in law and business.

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Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s net worth...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 34

Zimbabwe’s richest man, Strive Masiyiwa’s fortune drops by $100 million as market slide trims his net worth to $1.2 billion.

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Energy investor Kevin Okyere warns Ghana must act ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 29

As Ghana confronts rising hunger, energy entrepreneur Kevin Okyere urges the private and public sectors to unite in tackling food ...

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South African mogul Terrence Moolman gains $29 mil...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 38

South African media mogul Terrence Moolman gains $29 million as Caxton & CTP shares rise on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, refle...

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open thread – October 17, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 34

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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weekend open thread – October 18-19, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 31

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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employee lied about his mom dying, did I take a jo...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 29

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee lied and said his mother had died (she hadn’t) Recently, I had to ter...

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Capitec rally pushes Michiel Le Roux stake to $3 b...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 17, 2025 0 32

South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec stake climbs to $3 billion amid rising shares and investor confidence.

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Adebayo Ogunlesi-linked OpenAI to launch first Afr...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 17, 2025 0 38

OpenAI, with Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi on its board, picks University of Lagos for Africa’s first AI academy.

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Wema Bank, partly owned by Kessington Adebutu, get...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 17, 2025 0 33

Wema Bank, partly owned by Adebutu, raises $34 million, strengthening capital and funding digital expansion.

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Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris confirms transf...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 17, 2025 0 72

Samih Sawiris confirms he transferred all Orascom Development shares to his son Naguib, marking a generational shift in the Egypti...

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should you reject candidates by phone or email?

DO NEWSFEED Oct 17, 2025 0 38

A reader writes: Should you always call to let a candidate know that they won’t be getting a job offer? Here’s the context: I’ve g...

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new employee doesn’t pay attention, what should I ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 17, 2025 0 30

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. New employee doesn’t pay attention to his training We’ve got a new guy at work...

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how far does “other duties as assigned” in a job d...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 17, 2025 0 63

A reader writes: How far can “other duties as assigned” in a job description stretch? My company is asking us to do an assignment ...

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There Is No Poor Job Anywhere — Didi-Omah Augustin...

Didi-Omah Diary Oct 17, 2025 0 39

I will not marry a carpenter, I will not marry a welder, I will never marry farmer, I cannot marry a hunter. Bla bla bla! Wow! Is ...

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote faces operation...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 16, 2025 0 30

Dangote Petroleum Refinery faces fresh disruptions as crude intake slows, raising concern over Nigeria’s fuel supply.

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Why Africa’s billionaires are quietly banking offs...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 16, 2025 0 34

From Cape Town to Cairo, Africa’s billionaire class is looking offshore — and Belize has emerged as a strategic favorite. Here’s w...

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Seplat, co-founded by Austin Avuru, grows oil oper...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 16, 2025 0 39

Seplat Energy steps up oil and gas production after acquiring Mobil assets, strengthening performance and expanding Nigeria’s offs...

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South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier ...

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Christo Wiese-backed Premier Group to acquire fellow South African food producer RFG Holdings in a share-swap deal valued at up to...

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Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills ...

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Palm Hills, chaired by billionaire Yasseen Mansour, settles $6.3 million in North Coast fees as sales surge amid Egypt’s resilient...

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my younger employees prefer communicating by text

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A reader writes: I manage a team of five younger professionals (all between the ages of 25 to 30). I have noticed that each of the...

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my office is obsessed with Taylor Swift

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A reader writes: I am part of a small team in a global corporation. My team works closely with other teams in the department, and ...

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the mistaken identity, the electric bagpipe machin...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 16, 2025 0 44

Earlier this month we talked about work restaurant meals gone wrong, and here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The mis...

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what did you learn from your parents about work?

DO NEWSFEED Oct 16, 2025 0 29

Growing up, we pick up all kinds of lessons from our families about work, often without even realizing it. You might have learned ...

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2 of my employees don’t get along, are gift cards ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 16, 2025 0 37

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Two of my employees don’t get along I am a manager of a few different groups, ...

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South Africa’s richest man under fire after $21 mi...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 15, 2025 0 38

Richemont, faces scrutiny after the EU fined its Chloé brand €20M for antitrust violations, casting fresh light on his governance ...

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Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel’s Absa Bank shares...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 15, 2025 0 29

Baloobhai Patel grows his Absa Bank Kenya stake to $15.9 million, deepening his influence in the lender.

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Raila Odinga’s quiet business empire: energy, real...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 15, 2025 0 35

Odinga’s passing throws fresh attention on a low-profile business empire built around energy, manufacturing and family-run holding...

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IFC backs Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN with $62.5 mi...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 15, 2025 0 30

IFC has committed $62.5 million to support Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom in acquiring East African pay-TV and broadband provi...

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Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Senega...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 15, 2025 0 32

Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Senegal secures $10 million IFC funding to expand trade finance and strengthen its West African network...

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I am not after awards...

Didi-Omah Diary Oct 15, 2025 0 59

I am not after awards, having huge followers over the social media, nor in getting authority in my field through teaching. I will ...

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is it tacky to bring branded items from your old j...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 13, 2025 0 39

A reader writes: I have a pretty low-stakes question but it’s been on my mind a lot lately: is it tacky to bring branded items fro...

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my abusive former boss is my new editor, can you u...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 13, 2025 0 29

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My abusive former boss is my new editor A beloved editor at my job left in Jul...

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open thread – October 10, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Oct 13, 2025 0 39

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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customers talk about our sizes, boss doesn’t want ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 13, 2025 0 35

I’m off today. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. Customer...

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weekend open thread – October 11-12, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Oct 13, 2025 0 37

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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For You To Be Successful You Have To Serve — Didi-...

Didi-Omah Diary Oct 13, 2025 0 51

Next level, many people prays to enter into the next level of life and in their organisation. No prayer can take you to the next l...

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“Looking For A Job Do This” — Didi-Omah Exposes Wh...

Didi-Omah Diary Oct 13, 2025 0 50

You have graduated, congratulations! You are still in school, it is good! School is not a scam — that is the truth. Or you just fi...

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LeBron James extends global partnership deal with ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 46

LeBron James extends his global partnership with Hennessy, launching a new V.S.O.P. Limited Edition.

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can I ignore a toxic employee during her last few ...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 34

A reader writes: I have managed someone, let’s call her Rachel, for over a year and a half. The majority of the experience has bee...

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how do I address a rumor that I don’t attend enoug...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 34

A reader writes: My company is technically hybrid, but my department is almost exclusively work from home, which has suited me. Th...

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are all workplaces full of loud, germy, sweaty cow...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 38

A reader writes: I work at a government agency (not in the U.S.) and it’s a good job. It’s a relaxed environment that definitely p...

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let’s discuss chaos at work restaurant meals

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 33

Let’s discuss chaos — or just mildly embarrassing / funny / off-key things — that happened when you were eating in a restaurant fo...

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