The People First Approach To HR In The 21st Century

Christus Codo, Programmes Assistant, People’s Management Unit Human Resources (HR) is an essential function of any organization, responsible for managing the most valuable asset, i.e., its employees. The traditional approach to HR has been focused on administrative tasks such as payroll, benefits, and compliance. However, with the changing times, businesses are moving towards a people-first […]

How to successfully walk the tightrope of work-life balance as a female translator?

How to successfully walk the tightrope of  work-life balance as a female translator? By Sandra Ouattara “Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life”, Dolly Parton, Country singer. That is, our desire to succeed professionally can make us set aside our own well-being, which shouldn’t be the case. It […]

5 Strategies to Improve your recruitment effectiveness in 2023

5 STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE YOUR RECRUITMENT EFFECTIVENESS IN 2023 By Christus CODO Every year, every month, people complete training and add up to the number of those actively looking for jobs. And there is an increasing number of talents out there who do research on potential companies they would like to work with, while companies […]

Job description of the Education Research Consultant.

DESCRIPTION Kabod Group (KG) is a global consulting firm providing excellent and professional services in Knowledge Management (KM), e-learning, and Languages (interpretation and translation from English to French, Portuguese, and over 30 African languages).  Kabod is committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, […]

Job Description of the Head Of Language Services

Specific Duties : Required profile : How to apply : Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max 2 pages) and a one-page Cover Letter to hr@kabodgroup.com & elongue@kabodgroup.com, quoting the JOB TITLE in the subject line. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, […]

Why do African-based businesses need to communicate more in African Languages? – Ntombovuyo Ngaphu.  

The language industry in Africa is full of untapped opportunities. Kabod has ventured on a journey of identifying, documenting and highlighting inspiring stories and innovative projects from entrepreneurs, researchers and freelancers in the translation, interpretation and natural language processing communities. The final goal is to celebrate African professionals in the language industry and facilitate knowledge […]

10 African authors writing only in African languages

KIRE, MAGÎTÛKORA, MAGÎTÛOROTA Mokire na mîtokaa mîkururaniona thuti hûre bathina iratû njiru ta ndumana thaa irametameta. Magîtûkora tumîte ibarûana mathîna maitû ng’ong’oona mîatuka itû magûrûinîNa ndangari iria tûîkîraga. Makîîarîrîa na thiomi cia rûrayamagîtûorotaga ithuî andû ethîmakiuga ati mîthiîre ituTi ûmwe na ûndûire witû. This piece is a Kikuyu poem both written and translated into English […]