June 4, 2025 / by Pause Factory / People Management
We Judge Others by Their Actions, But Ourselves by Our Intentions Let’s start by painting some common scenarios; You arrive late to work, You’re sober, apologetic, and thinking, “The traffic was a mess. I barely slept. I’m trying my best.” But your colleague sees you and thinks, “There they go again. Always late. So unprofessional.” […]
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How to Master Business Communication and Stop Office Conflicts Before They Start
February 10, 2026 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
Let’s be honest, Nigerian offices can test your sanity. One wrong word, one misunderstood email, and boom! HR is calling you for a “quick chat”. Communication. Scenarios like these can go either way depending on the emotional quotient (EQ) of the recipient.Tunde’s story is a lot messier. He’s a smart enthusiast, always early, always results-driven, […]
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How To Create An Environment No Employee Would Want To Leave
August 8, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
https://youtu.be/oYqepmAXfSo?t=36 In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, leaders face the challenge of retaining top talent amidst constant change, migration, and shifting employee expectations. Funke Amobi, a globally recognized HR leader and Deputy Head of Operations at Stanbic IBTC Bank, shares powerful insights on psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and leadership strategies that foster a workplace employees never […]
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What’s Killing Productivity in Nigerian Offices? Emotional Neglect.
July 15, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Performance Management
Many organizations in Nigeria are bleeding silently, not because of poor strategy or insufficient funds, but because the people inside are emotionally disconnected, misunderstood, burnt out, insecure, or simply not self-aware enough to function beyond their roles. The real issue? We’ve spent years focusing on performance, productivity, and profit. But we’ve ignored the one thing […]
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How to Handle Difficult Conversations With Your Employees
June 13, 2025 / by Pause Factory / People Management
3 Powerful Tools You Need Have you ever walked into a conversation knowing it could go sideways—heart pounding, palms sweating, mind racing with “What if they react badly?” You’re not alone. Difficult conversations are inevitable in leadership—whether it’s delivering tough feedback, addressing conflicts, or even laying off employees. But here’s the secret: The difference between […]
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“We listen, we don’t judge” Do we?
June 4, 2025 / by Pause Factory / People Management
We Judge Others by Their Actions, But Ourselves by Our Intentions Let’s start by painting some common scenarios; You arrive late to work, You’re sober, apologetic, and thinking, “The traffic was a mess. I barely slept. I’m trying my best.” But your colleague sees you and thinks, “There they go again. Always late. So unprofessional.” […]
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