Top 5 Insights from Nigeria’s Critical Thinking Gap Report
Nigerian professionals are doing more with less everywhere you look, resolving issues, coming up with solutions, and persevering through difficult circumstances. However, there is still a problem with innovation and critical thinking in the workplace. In our most recent Critical Thinking Gap Report, we surveyed to find out how more than 2000 professionals in the fields […]
How to recruit better talent? [+5 practical tips]
Imagine having a team full of talented, motivated people, the kind who take initiative, solve problems, and drive results. Now imagine struggling to find even one person who fits that description. For many companies, this gap between the talent they need and the talent they can attract is real. According to SHRM, Nearly 7 in […]
10 HR Challenges That’ll Define How We Work in 2026
Work is evolving at a rate that nearly everyone cannot keep up with. Every few months, new technologies are released, employees are reconsidering what they want out of their careers, and HR departments are there in the thick of it. According to SHRM, more than half of workers say they’ll need to learn new skills […]
7 Easy Ways to Fix a Weak Company Culture
Every organisation has its own culture. Sometimes it’s purposeful, and other times it just comes from habits, unspoken rules, and how people treat one another. A weak culture appears silently at first, but it soon begins to damage performance and trust. According to a study by the Harvard Business School, Companies with a strong culture […]
Yes I Can 2.0: Empowering Young Professionals to Rise Above Self-Doubt
At Proten International, we’ve always believed that every young professional deserves access to the tools, mentorship, and mindset needed to thrive in their career. That’s why the Yes I Can initiative was created to help young talents overcome self-doubt, discover their strengths, and step confidently into their next chapter. This mission came alive again at […]
5 Steps to Streamline HR Operations in Your Organisation
If you run a business, you’ve probably seen how your HR operations can start simple and then quietly turn into a maze. One new form here, one approval step there, and before you know it, your team spends hours every week chasing information instead of doing meaningful work. We’ve seen this happen in companies of […]
How to Help Underperforming Employees Improve Performance
Every team has that one employee who isn’t hitting the mark. Those types of employees who miss deadlines, produce half-done work, or just lack initiative. But most times, underperformance isn’t just about laziness or lack of talent, it can be a signal that something deeper is off. It is possible that the expectations aren’t clear. […]
How HR Outsourcing Non-Core Roles Can Improve Operational Efficiency
HR teams are busier than ever. Between payroll runs, leave tracking, onboarding forms, and endless compliance reports, most teams spend their days putting out fires instead of planning. In fact, research shows that HR employees spend up to 57% of their time on administrative work alone. That’s a huge chunk of time lost to paperwork […]
Proten International MD Recognised Among Guardian’s 100 Most Outstanding and Impactful Women in Leadership
Proten International is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone as our Managing Director, Deborah Yemi-Oladayo, has been named one of The Guardian’s 100 Most Outstanding and Impactful Women in Leadership 2025. This prestigious recognition honours visionary women whose work is shaping industries, transforming societies, and redefining leadership across Africa and beyond. At Proten, we have […]
How to Use Performance Data to Spot Future Leaders in Your Team
Spotting leadership potential early is one of the smartest moves a business can make. Yet, many companies rely on gut feelings to decide who has what it takes. According to research, 73% of UK leaders regularly make people-management decisions without data. Performance data changes that. When used well, it highlights not just who delivers results […]