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Welcome to another edition of Workshift! The exclusive newsletter for African Leaders, Founders and Managers.
If you missed last week's issue, catch up here
In Today's Email:
- These 3 Trends Are Shaping Our Future
- Nvidia’s CEO delivered a masterclass on how to improve organizational alignment
- AI Tool Of The Week 🤖: Connectly is a smart tool for businesses. It uses WhatsApp to make personalized marketing easy. Unlike texts or emails, it lets customers chat back, making them more likely to buy
- Opportunity Of The Week 💡: Apply for the BH Africa Startup Awards, specially created to link you with leading tech companies like Meta, along with venture capital firms from Africa and Europe
THE BIG IDEA
These 3 Trends Are Shaping Our Future
In Africa, the demand for technology and data skills is increasing daily. Outsized, a talent platform spanning Africa recently noticed a big jump in the need for skilled professionals, especially in tech and data-related fields.
As a Founder, CEO, or Manager, catching onto this trend is key. It means businesses are relying more and more on tech and data to thrive in today's world.
Just last year, Africa saw an impressive 83% increase in freelancer registrations. This tells us how businesses are hunting for adaptable talent to keep up with the pace.
According to Johann van Niekerk, Outsized's CEO in Africa, it's all about tech and data skills driving this demand.
Come have a look at the three trends shaping Africa's talent scene:
1. Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Businesses are facing economic challenges, especially with elections coming up in some places. To survive, resourcing strategies are becoming super important to stay ahead.
2. Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Everyone's talking about doing things better and faster, especially in finance, healthcare, and education. This is why businesses are on the lookout for professionals with the right skills to boost their performance.
3. Africa's Tech Leap: The continent's diving headfirst into the world of automation and innovation. There's a trend around cybersecurity, data science, and AI. So, businesses need experts in these areas to drive forward-thinking and beef up security.
To sum it up, the hunger for tech and data skills in Africa is a golden opportunity for you.
If you're eager to dive deeper into these trends and stay ahead of the pack, make sure to grab the full Talent On-Demand 2024 report from Outsized.
Challenge Of The Week 🎯
Just like a car needs gas to run, our bodies need food to keep going strong. To be specific, eating fruits like apples or bananas gives your body the natural vitamins and nutrients to stay healthy and energized.
So, the next time you go grocery shopping, make sure to grab some fruits to toss into your shopping basket. Remember what they say: An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Your body will thank you for it.
We Get It.. The Struggle of Finding Top Sales Talent Is Real!
..Especially when your company's growth hinges on boosting revenue.
But what if I told you we have a mass hiring solution for you? You'd gain exclusive access to over 200 highly skilled sales professionals from across Africa!
And here's the best part: They come with a proven track record of driving rapid growth and scaling global companies.
Ready to take your company to new heights? Don't wait any longer.
Your Target Audience Are Our Friends 🎯
Excited about the opportunity to spotlight your brand? We have a robust network of over 10,000 founders and a talent pool of 30,000+ professionals spanning HR, sales, creative, tech, and team leadership roles across Africa.
By partnering with us, you'll gain more visibility and access to a diverse audience eager to engage with innovative brands like yours.
Meme Of The Week 😂
Telling your employees that merely asking for a raise isn’t the right approach can be a chore😂
Credit: Powertofly
Where You Should Be 🌍
The upcoming NDFF 2024 Conference, taking place at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton in Abuja on May 8th-9th, carries a powerful mission: to drive a transformative wave through Nigeria's economy.
What sets this conference apart is its shift in focus, from initially targeting global investors to now centering on strategies to propel Nigeria's economic landscape forward.
You can also engage in sessions dedicated to exploring the potentials of Green and Blue Economies, alongside insightful discussions on state investments.
Economic Trends For You 📈
- The global economic outlook shows a small rise to 3.0% in 2023, with a slight dip to 2.9% in 2024. This shift is fueled by robust growth in India, Mexico, Japan, and the United States
- Deloitte's Government Trends 2024 report, titled "Convergence: The Key to 10x Change," explores eight trends driving significant transformation in future governments
What Do You Think? 🤔
Regarding the current trend of selling FX to BDCs…
Want to say something? Feel free
Strengthen Your Company 🏆
“CareerBuddy gets it. Hiring isn’t a walk in the park but they make the recruitment process a lot less daunting. From how quickly they are able to source for candidates to ensuring the sourced candidates are of high quality and are a great fit for our company, they're great at what they do'' - Cadana
Investing News & Opportunities 💰
- Davidson Oturu, the Managing Partner at Nubia Capital, shared the vision for Africa's fintech future and offered insights for startup success
- Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel just sold 7 million shares. Here's what investors should know
- Africa is making significant strides in the $900 billion global carbon credit economy. You should take note of this emerging trend
Workplace Culture 👥
Would you say that “get-by” employees are bad at what they do? Or they’re simply sticking to what they were assigned to and not going overboard?
There’s More To Being A Leader🎖️
- Nvidia’s CEO delivered a masterclass on how to improve organizational alignment
- Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer was once Bill Gates’ assistant, now he’s the 6th richest person in the world. Here are his 5 tips for success
- After managing Remote Teams for over 15 Years, here are his 3 Most Crucial Leadership Lessons
- AI tool of the week 🤖: Connectly is a smart tool for businesses. It uses WhatsApp to make personalized marketing easy. Unlike texts or emails, it lets customers chat back, making them more likely to buy
- Opportunity Of The Week 💡: Apply for the BH Africa Startup Awards, specially created to link you with leading tech companies like Meta, along with venture capital firms from Africa and Europe
Pro Tip To Take You Through The Week🌟
An enlightening advice from Tony O. Elumelu, who is a major contributor to the economic development of Africa
What’s Happening? 🤷♂️
While you were away at work, these 5 things happened:
- Detained Binance executive escapes from custody, flees Nigeria
- The African Union introduced the second round of the AU Tech Fellowship Initiative
- Bassirou Diomaye Faye became Africa's youngest-elected president
- Meta is collaborating with South Africa's IEC and tech giants Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to fight election misinformation
- MTN is exiting Guinea-Bissau and Conakry due to financial difficulties
Share With Your Friend 📣
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Written by Onekpe Regina
Edited by Oluwaseye Adesina
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