Beyond “Good Job”: Building an Employee Recognition Culture
If there’s one thing every employee craves beyond their paycheck, it’s recognition. People want to know that the work they do matters, and that someone notices. Employee recognition isn’t just about feel-good moments; it’s a key driver of engagement, retention, and even productivity. In fact, it is one of the most underrated tools in HR […]
Making The Great Shift: From “Busyness” to Productivity
It’s a familiar sight in every workplaces. The blur of packed calendars and the feeling of never getting enough done. The modern workplace often mistakes being busy for being productive. As leaders, our mission is to shift our teams from a state of constant activity to one of focused, meaningful output. The data backs this […]
Beyond APER: How Digitising Performance Management Impacts MDAs
The Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP25) is Nigeria’s blueprint for a world-class public service. Without an effective way to track, evaluate, and reward performance, the goals of FCSSIP25 will remain out of reach. This is where a modern, digitized approach becomes essential. This article explores how Performance Management Software is the […]
SeamlessHR’s Blueprint for FCSSIP 25 Implementation
In our previous piece we dissected Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP 25) and its pillars. Did you miss the article? Read it here. Following our previous analysis of Nigeria’s FCSSIP25, this article shifts focus to a pivotal enabler: HR technology. The successful execution of the plan’s goals relies heavily on […]
FCSSIP25: Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service Strategy Explained
In the pursuit of a world-class public service, nations must often undergo periods of profound introspection and strategic re-engineering. For Nigeria, this transformative journey is charted by the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP25). More than a policy document, FCSSIP25 is a reform blueprint designed to digitise the federal bureaucracy and transform […]
Need Stakeholders’ Buy-In for HR Software? Do This
If you’ve ever tried to get approval for a new HR software, you already know; it’s not as simple as saying, “We need this tool.” Finance wants to know the ROI.IT wants to know about integration.Your CEO wants to know if it really solves business problems.And your people? They just want something easy to use. […]
What role does employee benefits play in retention?
Let’s be real, salary alone won’t make your people stay. It might get them in the door, but it won’t stop them from leaving if they feel unsupported, stressed, or unappreciated. Today’s employees are looking for more; security, balance, growth, and genuine care. That’s where employee benefits step in. They’re no longer “extras”; they’re a […]
Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reform Acts: Key Tax Changes
You’ve likely seen the headlines about Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, signed in June 2025—one of the most far-reaching overhauls of the country’s tax system in recent history. But these reforms go beyond policy updates tucked away in government documents. They introduce a new reality for businesses, employees, and how organisations in Nigeria must manage […]
How Embedded Finance Drives Blue-Collar Workforce Productivity in East Africa
In industries like agriculture, manufacturing, security— where frontline blue‑collar workforce is the backbone of operations — the pressure to stay productive, lean, and efficient has never been higher. East Africa is experiencing rapid digital transformation: Kenya’s embedded finance market alone grew by nearly 39% in 2024 to around US $433 million, and is poised to hit over […]
People + Technology: Rethinking Recruitment for Scalable Growth
As the modern business landscape evolves, so must the strategies we use to attract and retain top talent. Recruitment—once rooted in newspaper ads and walk-in interviews—has now become a sophisticated, tech-enabled process. To build competitive and sustainable organisations, businesses must reassess how they hire, because people—not just products or platforms—are what truly power long-term success. […]
