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Politics › Re: Presidency Warns Biafra Agitators by gungab(m): 7:36pm On Nov 21, 2015
referendum is what we need for Nigeria btw where is fmr vp sambo
Crime › Re: 'Alfa duped female Doctor In Search Of Pregnancy and Money Ritual’ (Pictured) by gungab(m): 6:43pm On Nov 21, 2015
end time is near!
Romance › Re: Nigerian Lady Slams Women Who Won't For Once, Have Sex With A Guy & Tell Him Off by gungab(m): 4:34pm On Nov 21, 2015
hmmmm!!,d op is a bit on point don't use sex to hold men.. success is not sexually transmitted
Career › Re: How To Succeed As A Contract Staff In Nigerian Banks by gungab(m): 12:09pm On Nov 21, 2015
maximunimpact:
Contract staff or support staff are the category of workforce in Nigerian banks who are insourced from consulting firms. They are employees of these outsourcing firms but their services is seconded to a designated bank. The bank pay their salaries on an agreed commission with their employers.

Working in the bank as a contract staff is a very challenging job, to buttress my points the following facts can be associated with contract staff as it relates to banking:

1. There is no pre-determined tenor even though the word “contract” is used
2. Contract staff form above 70% of entire workforce in Nigerian banks
3. They earn between N40,000 – N150,000 depending on the bank
4. They are not promoted the same way with the banks’ staff
5. They are not entitled to any retirement benefit from the bank
6. Their qualifications are mostly OND and HND
7. They usually serve as tellers, marketers and sometimes customer service officers

In recent times, there has been a lot of clamor to abolish “contract staffing” in the system because of the above facts and some other reasons. The truth is that no matter what anybody says or does outsourcing is a legitimate business and it can never be ended by any judicial, legislative or executive directive. It is a practice that has international backing because it is obtainable globally.

The bank through insourcing have created jobs for thousands of Nigerians and they take steps further by training and duly equipping their workforce in order to beat the competition in the labor market. Working in the banking environment regardless of your category brings out the best in you.

But what should be the proper orientation for those who are contract staff? I have done a research as well as attended some orientation programs organized by the major outsourcing firms in Nigeria; coupled with my personal experience the following points can rightly position support staff with positive mindset towards the job:

ACCEPT THE TERMS OF YOUR SERVICE: Before assuming duty as a contract staff in any bank, there is an offer letter in place, take out ample time to read and understand the terms of your engagement and truly accept it. Doing this will place you where you belong and save you the stress of a “failed expectation and disappointment”. Do not try to understand the terms of your service from what other people said, find out yourself and act accordingly.

DEFINE HOW LONG YOU WILL STAY ON THE JOB FROM THE BEGINNING: This is one fact that can easily go unnoticed as a result of the excitements that comes with “I got a new job”. Even though the terms of service did not specify any fixed tenor of contract expiration, you should set it for yourself according to your goals and objectives. This is because your disposition in your first and second year changes when you enter year three, four ……… and so on. Experience has shown that those who complain about being contract staff are the ones who have spent more than five years on the job. Stagnancy stinks, and when that sets in it means time to walk away.

SET GOALS AND TARGETS FOR YOURSELF: I don’t know of anybody who wish to be a contract staff forever, the human nature is created with the desire to move from one level to another. Most contract staff aspire to someday be professional staff. If you are using OND the right goal is to upgrade to a higher degree, thankfully all Nigerian banks encourage continuous learning and education. If your target is not furthering education make sure there is a business plan in motion. Your set goals should be able to come through within the time limit you set for yourself.

STOP COMPLAINING: Yes there is always the temptation of complaining about injustice or maltreatment in the system, the truth is that everyone has their place in life. Joining the bandwagon in complaining about everything will do more harm than good. Accept your place and aspire higher.

SAVE FOR THE FUTURE: The biggest challenge as a contract staff is saving. This is an environment with a lot of influences and attitudes which can easily derail people from saving. In banking anything can happen, and the only way to prepare for this is to save for the future.

OBEY ALL SUPERVISORS: Maybe your supervisor is your age mate or even younger, and you feel there is no need to submit to him or her. Insubordination can terminate your appointment quicker than any other thing. The best attitude is to accept your supervisor as your boss. Always know that your boss is always right.

DO NOT GET INVOLVED IN PILFERING: Once in a while the temptation comes, one out of 100 notes; who will notice you may ask. But when you are caught you will be fired and the impact on your reputation is massive. Be contented with what you earn.

These are just a few of the winning formula for surviving as a contract staff in any Nigerian bank, having this orientation will save you from a lot of headache. I also want to note that being a contract staff does not mean you cannot be part of the banks’ core in the future. There are some banks that have started converting those with degree, although the conversion rate is low for now. With time it should improve as the industry become more viable and strong.

http://www.financialwatchngr.com/2015/11/21/how-to-succeed-as-a-contract-staff-in-nigerian-banks/
@op, do you have any reliable outsourcing firm website? please share with us
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: 9 Things To Know Before A Phone Interview by gungab(m): 11:49am On Nov 21, 2015
thanks for the info, I think it's also important to disable call waiting when you want to have phone interview.
please can anyone help me with good outsourcing and in sourcing firm. thanks
gurella007@yahoo.com
Jokes Etc › Re: Uniqueness Of Nigeria Bosses: Hilarious Photo by gungab(m): 9:52am On Nov 21, 2015
under the sun or in the rain, even under the snow!
Politics › Re: OPC Launches Online Radio, Magazine by gungab(m): 8:24am On Nov 21, 2015
nice development
Travel › Re: Major Causes Of Traffic Gridlock In Lagos by gungab(m): 8:10am On Nov 21, 2015
confirm I will add mine later
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How To Get A Bank Teller Job In Any Nigerian Bank by gungab(m): 2:17pm On Nov 20, 2015
@op,kindly write the full web address of those outsourcing firm you know. thanks in advance
Business › Re: Please Help: UBA Block My Account For Receiving 200k Payment by gungab(m): 9:49am On Nov 20, 2015
chai what shall it profit a man to slap usain bolt and runaway Nemesis will catch up with such client
Phones › Re: Top 5 Most Popular Mobile Phone Brands In Nigeria 2015 by gungab(m): 8:38pm On Nov 19, 2015
wait o motorola and bosh nko kisswait o motorola and bosh nko
Politics › Re: Maj Ayangbesan, A Soldier Killed By Boko Haram Insurgents (pic) by gungab(m): 12:07pm On Nov 19, 2015
RIP A major in the war front. may God help us
Politics › Re: Bomb Blast In Nigeria: Facebook Activates Safety Check by gungab(m): 9:26am On Nov 18, 2015
please let someone explain better biko !
Politics › Re: Nigerians Will Soon Commend Jonathan For His Sincerity Of Purpose In Gov–dokpesi by gungab(m): 8:01pm On Nov 17, 2015
story for the gods depe,sorry dokpesi

Agriculture › Re: Buhari Launches Dry Season Rice And Wheat Farming In Kebbi (Photos) by gungab(m): 7:55pm On Nov 17, 2015
baba ,please perform up to our expectation ooo very soon we go dey hear "CHANGE BABA, CHANGE BUHARI "
Jokes Etc › Re: When You Combine Ministry Of Works, Housing And Transport... Hilarious! by gungab(m): 2:44pm On Nov 17, 2015
ah ah wtf !!!
Politics › Re: Tinubu Vs DAAR Communications: Parties Failed To Settle Case Out Of Court (Pics) by gungab(m): 1:02pm On Nov 17, 2015
[color=#006600][/color]dokpesi fall my hand, person wey suppose dey mingle with federal government nau, he won allow pdp spoil em career
Politics › Re: How They Buried HID Awolowo (photos) by gungab(m): 12:41pm On Nov 17, 2015
waoh, thats ceremonial Jeep of the governor.. R.I.P mama
Politics › Re: Protesters Block Lagos Assembly Over Abnormal Electricity Tariff (photo) by gungab(m): 12:34pm On Nov 17, 2015
seriously, we need prepaid meter in abundance even if na chinco
Christianity Etc › Re: Can A Soldier Go To Heaven? by gungab(m): 6:04pm On Nov 15, 2015
I think the op should consult the oracles to get the answer
Family › Re: Who Else Has This Kind Of Mum? by gungab(m): 4:26pm On Nov 15, 2015
most women have that quality... shout out to all SAN...#prayforNigeria
Christianity Etc › Re: Is There Anything Like Sinful Haircut? by gungab(m): 8:54am On Nov 15, 2015
you are on your own!
Celebrities › Re: Fans Blast Phyno For Asking Them To Pray For Paris by gungab(m): 8:34pm On Nov 14, 2015
in pa kasumu voice, that's karimi,in other words NOTICE ME
Politics › Re: DSS Arrests Another Boko Haram Kingpin In Maiduguri by gungab(m): 5:33pm On Nov 14, 2015
we need undercover like Jack bauer.just saying tho.. nice work from our operatives
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Jobs/vacancies Section Chatroom by gungab(m): 5:16pm On Nov 13, 2015
hello joblanders

my name is Gabriel, how job hunting going .pls hook me up of any vacancy
Discipline: management
thanks
Politics › Re: Atiku's Three Daughters Getting Married Today (Photos) by gungab(m): 4:53pm On Nov 13, 2015
good for them
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Jobs/vacancies Section Chatroom by gungab(m): 3:53pm On Nov 12, 2015
hello roomies,I greet you all!

I need a reliable in-sourcing firm that I can submit my cover letter and resume to? thanks gurella007@yahoo.com/08074264161
Jobs/Vacancies › Please Help by gungab(op): 3:42pm On Nov 12, 2015
I need a reliable in-sourcing firm that I can submit my cover letter and resume to? thanks
gurella007@yahoo.com/08074264161
Politics › Re: Police Arrest 125 Pro-biafra Protesters In Delta by gungab(m): 7:53pm On Nov 08, 2015
tho am not an easterner but I believe biafra will come to stay someday.they just need patience and good leader - follower
Politics › Re: Britain Toys With Woes Of Another Biafra War - Sun Newspaper by gungab(m): 8:31am On Nov 08, 2015
it is only poor ibo's that is agitating for biafra,these rich men are comfortable in Lagos and abj with there business and looting.smh
Programming › Re: Meet Dare Obasanjo Who Works With Microsoft by gungab(m): 8:11pm On Nov 07, 2015
aha ah! carbon copy!
Travel › Re: Nigerian Brushing His Teeth On London Train, Video & Photos Go Viral by gungab(m): 3:27pm On Nov 06, 2015
eleyi gidi gan ooo

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