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• Boss Threatening Us With Bad Job Reference.
• Supply Chain Coordinators at Mellech Engineering
• Supply Chain Manager at Mellech Engineering
• IT Jobs Kenya. Sales & Marketing Executive
• Workshop Manager/Supervisor Job Kenya.
• Storekeeper Job in Kenya
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Boss Threatening Us With Bad Job Reference. Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:47 AM PDT Hi, Please advice on this. Our line manager is constantly indirectly threatening us with bad reference over trivial matters if we ever get jobs elsewhere. Is this in order? At what point do prospective employers seek for reference from former employers? If they do, is it the HR who provides this information or the line manager? Regards, M. After leaving a job, a former employer is free to pass along negative information about you to prospective employers, and laws protect them from legal recourse provided the information is – job related; based upon credible evidence; and made without malice. It is illegal for a former employer to purposefully give false information for the sake of harming one’s reputation or preventing one from obtaining employment. In addition, personal information that is not job related should neither be asked about or provided by either a prospective or former employer. I’ve seen a number of employees in their first jobs, who may not like the job as they aren’t used to a real paid job and the duties that are involved, so they take a lot of sick days, turn up late, etc. I give a friendly warning or piece of advice and tell them to do something about it instead of not turning up, as if they get bad references for their first few jobs it may affect them in future It’s an employers duty to ensure a given reference is fair and accurate, truthful and not misleading. if an employer does give a reference that could be considered bad, it’s up to the employee to take action. The ex employer doesn’t necessarily have to let the employee see the reference, and likewise the new employer, so it makes it difficult for an employee to take action against a bad reference Most employers will avoid giving “bad” references by simply sticking to facts of attendance, or not giving a reference at all, as they simply don’t want any comebacks afterwards. The employer may be glad to see the back of a problematic employee. In most cases these days a new employer will usually want to check references for the past employment, and will send a standard form for completion, which will usually ask for ratings out of 5 on topics such as attendance, timekeeping, suitability of job, co-operation with colleagues, honesty, etc, so an ex employer can easily give a reply without giving any further details. The forms will also usually have a further comments section, which i imagine would normally only be used if the ex employer wants to ensure the employee gets a good reference, but sometimes you can get some alarming comments Former employers who fear potential defamation and law suites have become crafty when answering employment reference questions. Rather than speak negatively about a former employee, some will opt to “No Comment” when asked critical employment questions regarding performance, termination, and eligibility for rehire. The inference of this is just as harmful to the employee as a bad reference, and if a prospective employer has to choose between two qualified applicants – one with positive references and the other with mediocre or bad references – who do you suppose they will choose? Another common practice among employers is to refuse to give any information about an employee other than dates of employment and title. This is gross disservice to an employee who has dedicated years of faithful service to a company, yet gets no better of a reference then an employee who was fired for stealing from the petty cash. Unfortunately, this policy is within the legal rights of an employer-A Kenyan employer cannot be forced to give you a reference letter. You are only entitled to a certificate of service. So, you have to beware of leaving jobs on a bad note as anything can happen. most people will have an idea if their employer usually follows good practice or not, so if you work at a place of employment that regularly has rumors of malpractice or perhaps unfairly dealing with staff, that’s where you have to be careful of leaving on a good note I can’t imagine many employers accepting references that are given to them by the employee. I wouldn’t trust a reference unless i wrote to the employer myself, and I’d normally address it to the HR department to deal with, rather than a named individual, so i don’t get a reference written by a friend. I’d imagine most HR departments would also do the same. You write giving the facts that the employee has stated, including the employers line managers name, and ask for them to be confirmed in writing If all else fails, you may need to simply warn prospective new employers that the reference won’t be a good one. And you do want to give this warning, because it allows you to provide context and framing for what they might be about to hear. If you don’t, they may never tell you that the reference is why they rejected you, so the time to speak up is before they place the call. How you explain it depends on exactly what’s behind the bad reference, but your goal is to put it in the best possible light. For instance, if your relationship with your boss soured after a particular event, you could say something like, “By the way, I had a very good reviews from my boss at that job, but our relationship became strained toward the end and I worry that it could get me a negative reference.” Be prepared for questions about what caused the strain, of course. 1. An employer can give a bad reference provided its accurate and factual. 2. Most employers will contact HR directly or senior managers. HR managers are custodian of your personal file that contains sensitive information like promotions, warning, training etc. Some companies can also request for references from direct supervisors but the norm in our context is the HR managers. HOWEVER…alot of info that HR has on you is from your direct supervisor. 3. You can challenge a bad reference in a court of law. 4. A reference letter will normally be sent after you’ve accepted the job offer but awaiting confirmation. Thats why we have the probation period. What do you think? Comments below. Powered By WizardRSS.com | Full Text RSS Feed | Amazon Plugin | Settlement Statement | WordPress Tutorials

Supply Chain Coordinators at Mellech Engineering Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:22 AM PDT Location: Nairobi Description: Supply Chain Coordinators at Mellech Engineering in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATORS We are the Construction arm and flagship brand of a group of companies with interests in the Construction, Real Estate Development and Telecommunication sectors. Based in Kenya, we are ISO 9001:2008 certified and have growing operations in South Sudan and Rwanda. A Kenya Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies and Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship Winner. Our vision is to set new benchmarks in the industry through commitment to integrity and excellence. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the job holder shall coordinate all procurement and logistics aspects of the organization. He or she will be expected to prepare and co-ordinate procurement plans, prepare forecasts of material requirements, negotiate agreements with suppliers, organize and execute all logistical operations, ensure all requests are processed timely and correctly and make sure that all equipment is correctly maintained in conjunction with the relevant maintenance teams. Qualifications & Requirements A Bachelors Degree in a business or other relevant course. A Post graduate course in Procurement/Supplies and Logistics Have a minimum 9 years post-graduate experience in either the FMCG industry or a busy commercial and demanding environment. Experience in the construction industry will be an added advantage High IT skills, knowledge in MS Office and proficiency especially in working with ERP's preferably Pastel Evolution High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels Registration with CIPS, KISM or a similar body is an added advantage Minimum age 30 years Experience in the preparation of procurement plans Ability to work autonomously but also as part of team Ability to set priorities and clear targets Able to deliver under pressure and under minimum supervision Great attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills High integrity and strong ethical values. Willing to work for long hours We are offering an attractive remuneration and benefits, a pleasant working environment and an opportunity for challenging career growth. Apply via email to recruit@mellechengineering.com to the attention of the Group Head of Human Resource, stating your current and expected remuneration by 23rd August 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Apply to this job

Supply Chain Manager at Mellech Engineering Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:19 AM PDT Location: Nairobi Description: Supply Chain Manager at Mellech Engineering in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER We are the Construction arm and flagship brand of a group of companies with interests in the Construction, Real Estate Development and Telecommunication sectors. Based in Kenya, we are ISO 9001:2008 certified and have growing operations in South Sudan and Rwanda. A Kenya Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies and Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship Winner. Our vision is to set new benchmarks in the industry through commitment to integrity and excellence. Reporting to the Group Head of Finance, the Supply Chain Manager will undertake full responsibility for leading the Supply Chain Department and will be in-charge of all procurement, logistics and equipment maintenance functions of the company. In order to be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate experience in managing and developing key supplier relationships, have hands-on experience in procurement and logistics, formulation and implementation of procurement procedures, development and management of strategies and have strong team leadership capabilities. Qualifications & Requirements A Bachelors Degree in a business or other relevant course. A Post graduate course in Procurement/Supplies and Logistics. Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage MS Office proficiency especially in working with ERP's preferably Pastel Evolution Candidate must be aged between 33 and 40 years and have a minimum 12 years post-graduate experience preferably in either the FMCG industry or in a busy commercial and demanding environment. Experience in the construction industry will be an added advantage Must be registered with CIPS, KISM or a similar body Relevant experience managing a supply chain / planning team Highly analytical with attention to detail Excellent communications skills An ability to manage people across all levels Experience of managing suppliers and service providers in different fields Ability to deliver under pressure and under minimum supervision High integrity and strong ethical values. We are offering an attractive remuneration and benefits, a pleasant working environment and an opportunity for challenging career growth. Apply via email to recruit@mellechengineering.com to the attention of the Group Head of Human Resource, stating your current and expected remuneration by 23rd August 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Apply to this job

IT Jobs Kenya. Sales & Marketing Executive Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:08 AM PDT Jenga Web Limited a young and fast growing Nairobi based IT firm is looking for suitable individuals to join their dynamic sales team. Candidates will need to be articulate, reliable and client facing with strong interpersonal skills. They should also be self motivated and hard working with the ability to handle pressure and targets. The ideal candidate will be a person who can encourage an atmosphere of trust, openness and communication with current and future clients handling operational details of commercial websites and other promotional advertisement sales. Successful candidates will be given the chance to prove themselves on a basic salary with commission bonuses on performance. Interested applicants can send their CV to the Sales Manager at info@jengaweb.com. Closing date for applications will be the 31st August 2011. Visit www.jengaweb.com for more information Powered By WizardRSS.com | Full Text RSS Feed | Amazon Plugin | Settlement Statement | WordPress Tutorials

Workshop Manager/Supervisor Job Kenya. Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:06 AM PDT A medium size professional garage is looking for a workshop manager/supervisor. Streamlining workshop operations while ensuring high standards and compliance and maintaining profitability of the garage. Allocating tasks to staff, introducing a time management structure to minimize loss of time and ensure increased productivity. Responsible for co-coordinating the cost effective procurement of all spare parts from suppliers, controlling inventories of spare parts and other workshop supplies. Maintaining existing clients and procuring new ones. The preferred candidate is a qualified mechanic with at least 3 years in garage management. If you fit the above qualifications, kindly send your application to watsonsenterprises@gmail.com by 20th August 2011 Powered By WizardRSS.com | Full Text RSS Feed | Amazon Plugin | Settlement Statement | WordPress Tutorials

Storekeeper Job in Kenya Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:43 AM PDT AxxonMedia international is a well established Australian company seeking to strengthen its Kenyan franchise AxxonMedia Kenya Limited.? We are seeking for our overall storekeeper?to be… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

Marketing Managers Jobs in Kenya Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:42 AM PDT AxxonMedia international is a well established Australian company seeking to strengthen its Kenyan franchise AxxonMedia Kenya Limited.? We are seeking for Marketing Managers?to be based… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

Cashiers Cum Accounting Clerks Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:41 AM PDT AxxonMedia international is a well established Australian company seeking to strengthen its Kenyan franchise AxxonMedia Kenya Limited.? We are seeking for Cashiers?to be based in our… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

Desktop Support Officers / Customer Care Jobs Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:40 AM PDT AxxonMedia international is a well established Australian company seeking to strengthen its Kenyan franchise AxxonMedia Kenya Limited.? We are seeking for Desktop Support officers?to be… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

Buyer (Printing) Job in Kenya Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:39 AM PDT About Bridge International Academies? Bridge International Academies is a startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

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