{"id":9111,"date":"2019-04-17T22:06:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T20:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=9111"},"modified":"2022-01-12T20:18:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T18:18:34","slug":"brightermonday-hr-forum-april-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/brightermonday-hr-forum-april-2019","title":{"rendered":"The 7th HR Forum: Personalized Employee Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every company\u2019s objective is to hit its set revenue targets and maintain a healthy bottom line. For this to happen, employers need to ensure that employees in different departments are giving optimal output in their tasks. The <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/BrighterMonday-Kenya-White-Paper-Report-How-to-Get-the-Most-from-Millenials-1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrighterMonday Millennial Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> released in 2019 revealed several insights that employees consider paramount for them to perform optimally. Some of these factors include; work culture, sense of pride, relatable company values, training and development and tools. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 7th BrighterMonday HR Forum was held on 11th April 2019 at Fairmont The Norfolk Nairobi. The forum was held to address personalized employee management with pillars of this discussion being;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up health Programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wholesome \u00a0training and development for a winning team &#8211; Panel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining exemplary work culture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curbing erosion of Employee performance <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help unpack these topics and delve into their impact on employee performance, speakers who are experts in the different fields represented engaged HR professionals at the forum. Below are snippets of the invigorating discussions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04a89b30b40\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04a89b30b40\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/brightermonday-hr-forum-april-2019\/#Maintaining_Exemplary_Work_Culture_%E2%80%93_By_Shadrack_Kiprui_Lead_Human_Resource_Consultant_Emerging_Human_Capital\" >Maintaining Exemplary Work Culture &#8211; By Shadrack Kiprui, Lead, Human Resource Consultant Emerging Human Capital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/brightermonday-hr-forum-april-2019\/#Wholesome_Training_and_Development_for_a_Winning_Team_%E2%80%93_Panel_Discussion\" >Wholesome Training and Development for a Winning Team &#8211; Panel Discussion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/brightermonday-hr-forum-april-2019\/#Setting_Up_WorkPlace_Health_Programs_by_Dr_Jackline_Kitulu_President_Kenya_Medical_Association\" >Setting Up WorkPlace Health Programs by Dr. Jackline Kitulu, President, Kenya Medical Association<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/brightermonday-hr-forum-april-2019\/#How_to_Minimise_the_Risk_of_Hiring_a_Non-Performer_by_Heather_Oshea_Managing_Partner_The_African_Talent_Company\" >How to Minimise the Risk of Hiring a Non-Performer by Heather Oshea, Managing Partner, The African Talent Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining_Exemplary_Work_Culture_%E2%80%93_By_Shadrack_Kiprui_Lead_Human_Resource_Consultant_Emerging_Human_Capital\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining Exemplary Work Culture &#8211; By Shadrack Kiprui, Lead, Human Resource Consultant Emerging Human Capital<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9023 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"brightermonday hr forum april 2019\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shadrack noted that many companies struggle to create a strong, magnetic culture because good company culture is a strong talent magnet. The core values in a company and how employees carry out their roles can be a great determinant in whether or not company objectives are met.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-9111 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/16-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/16-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/16-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/18-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/18-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/18-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/19-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/19-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/19-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/21-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/21-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/21-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/22-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/22-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/22-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/15-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/15-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/15-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/10-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/10-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/10-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/9-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/9-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/9-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/8-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/8-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/8-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"brightermonday hr forum april 2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A strong and accommodative company culture helps retain the best talent, attract great talent and makes employees excellent brand ambassadors. Culture has to be created, nurtured and maintained for it to have a lasting impact both in an organization and externally. To find out more about company culture and its impact on employee performance, take a look at Shadrack\u2019s<\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-to-maintain-exemplary-work-culture-Brighter-monday-11.4.19-updated.pptx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> full presentation here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch a short summary of what Shadrack spoke about below;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shadrack Kirui - How to Maintain Exemplary Work Culture I BrighterMonday HR Forum\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JQq1Lv9mW0s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wholesome_Training_and_Development_for_a_Winning_Team_%E2%80%93_Panel_Discussion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wholesome Training and Development for a Winning Team &#8211; Panel Discussion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A panel of 5 members helped unpack the underlying issues in Wholesome Training and Development. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0099-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"brightermonday hr forum april 2019\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0099-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0099-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0099-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0099-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0099-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/BrighterMonday-Kenya-White-Paper-Report-How-to-Get-the-Most-from-Millenials-1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrighterMonday Millennial report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, training and development is one of the important factors influencing employee performance in the workplace. The report revealed the fact that employees consider a company\u2019s training program as a consideration when looking for their next employer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mucha Mlingo - Impactful Training &amp; Development BrighterMonday HR Forum\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z4al4n1dmZE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The panel went further to discuss ways of personalizing training and development efforts in the workplace in a way that ensures every employee gets wholesome training. Some of the issues pertaining to training that were raised during this discussion include;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The length of training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training being a journey and not an event or a task to check off a box<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training being internalized by implementation and follow-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training being done according to an individual\u2019s best style of learning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Natalie Zahra Polishchouk Mohamed - Impactful Training &amp; Development I BrighterMonday HR Forum\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nVBNCo_5R-0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catch snippets of this insightful discussion in the videos below and a comprehensive peak on our Youtube channel. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_WorkPlace_Health_Programs_by_Dr_Jackline_Kitulu_President_Kenya_Medical_Association\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting Up WorkPlace Health Programs by Dr. Jackline Kitulu, President, Kenya Medical Association<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0124-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"brightermonday hr forum april 2019\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0124-2-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0124-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0124-2-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0124-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC_0124-2-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Jackline Kitulu\u2019s emphasis was on empowering employees in the workplace by embracing corporate wellness. According to her wellness encompasses the general well-being of individuals in all aspects of their lives including physical, mental, spiritual, financial as well as social aspects.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-9111 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/39-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/39-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/39-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/36-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/36-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/36-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/33-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/33-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/33-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/32-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/32-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/32-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/31-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/30-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"brightermonday hr forum april 2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/30-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/30-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that employees in the workplace need to be balanced in order to perform as expected. If any aspect of life suffers, performance in the workplace is automatically and inadvertently affected. Therefore, employers should leverage their relationships with health institutions and partners to create wellness programs that seek to provide wholesome wellness support to employees in the workplace. See more of this from Dr. Kitulu\u2019s <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Brighter-Monday-HR-Forum-Wellness-Talk.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">presentation here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch a short summary of what Dr. Kitulu spoke about below;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr  Jacqueline Kitulu - Workplace Wellness Programs I BrighterMonday HR Forum\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1ivxg6BsHYE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Minimise_the_Risk_of_Hiring_a_Non-Performer_by_Heather_Oshea_Managing_Partner_The_African_Talent_Company\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Minimise the Risk of Hiring a Non-Performer by Heather Oshea, Managing Partner, The African Talent Company<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9055 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/45.jpg\" alt=\"brightermonday hr forum april 2019\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A candidate\u2019s CV is the best advertisement that they will ever make, but that doesn\u2019t mean that it is an accurate representation of the candidate. This is why interviews are critical in determining the suitability of a candidate. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-9111 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/47-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/47-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/47-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" 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width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/43-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/43-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/43-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/42-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/42-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/42-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41-378x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"brightermonday hr forum april 2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers need to understand that during an interview, potential candidates are also interviewing the company to see if it fits in the picture of their ideal employer. Sell your company\u2019s unique selling proposition during that time. It also means that line managers need to be trained on interviews to identify good fits, the on boarding process as well as the induction process. If either of these three is not done properly at the start, the company is setting up itself for disappointment in new hires a short time after hiring. Find out more the difference between on boarding and induction in this <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Kenya-H.R.-Event-April-2019.pptx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">presentation by Heather<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch a short summary of what Heather spoke about below;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Heather O&#039;Shea - Prevention of Talent Erosion I BrighterMonday HR Forum\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aJtE3Lds1co?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to join us for the next HR Forum for another stimulating discussion as we change narratives in the market. All communication on the same will be done on our channels.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every company\u2019s objective is to hit its set revenue targets and maintain a healthy bottom line. For this to happen, employers need to ensure that employees in different departments are giving optimal output in their tasks. The BrighterMonday Millennial Report released in 2019 revealed several insights that employees consider paramount for them to perform optimally. 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