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Secretary, Assisting Counsels, HR Officer, Accountants, ICT Officer, Admin Officer and Researchers Jobs in Kenya – Judges & Magistrates Vetting…

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 08:15 PM PDT

The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board

Vacancies in the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board

The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board is established under Section 6 of the Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011. It shall operate for one year from the date of operationalization.

The enactment of the Act is pursuant to section 23 of the Sixth schedule to the Constitution, which requires parliament to enact legislation, establishing mechanisms and procedures for vetting the suitability of all Judges and Magistrates who were in office on the effective date to continue to serve in accordance with the values and principles set out in Articles 10 and 159.

The function of the Board is to vet all Judges and Magistrates in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Act.

The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board seeks to recruit officers for a one (1) non-renewable contract, to fill the following positions and a competitive salary will be offered to successful applicants:-

Applications are invited for the following posts:-

1. Secretary

One (1) Post

Station: Nairobi

Reporting: The Chairperson

Job Descriptions

The Secretary shall be the administrator and chief executive Officer of the secretariat of the Board and shall serve on a full time basis.

The Secretary will be responsible to the chairperson for:-

  • management, oversight and implementation of Boards Policies, Programmes and strategies;
  • providing strategic leadership and policy direction;
  • advising on emerging issues and ensuring adherence to professional standards;
  • coordination of the Board's studies, reviews, research and evaluations;
  • recording of the Board's proceedings;
  • Providing the Board with accurate information on the status of facilities and services required for the proper conduct of the vetting process;
  • maintenance and provision of facilities and services required for the discharge of the Board's functions;
  • Providing the Board with accurate records and information regarding the Judges and Magistrates undergoing vetting;
  • Maintaining accurate records on financial matters and resource use;
  • budgeting;
  • keeping custody of all records and documents of the Board; and
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Board from time to time.
Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • a Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • a Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution;
  • attended Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
  • served in the relevant field for at least ten (1) year;
  • a clear understanding of National development goals, Vision 2030 and role of the judges and magistrates in the achievement of the same.
  • Must not have been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
  • in compliant with the requirements of Article 10 on Values and Principles of Good Governance, chapter six on Leadership and Integrity and chapter thirteen of the Constitution on Values and Principles of Public Service and
  • be a citizen of Kenya
2. Assisting Counsel

Four (4) Posts

Station: Nairobi

Reporting to: Secretary/CEO

Job Descriptions

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary for all the technical matters in the area of Jurisdiction.

Specific Job Description will include: leading the vetting process, compilation of statistical cases, for the Board; undertaking research into new areas of legal fraternity; filling of memoranda of appearance; and administering oaths and affirmation of witnesses.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  • Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
  • served for a minimum period of Seven (7) years in legal the profession, two (2) years of which should have been in a middle management position;
  • a Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
  • have been admitted to the Roll of Advocates;
  • a current practicing certificate;
  • a thorough understanding of goals, objectives and mandate of the Board;
  • management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
  • not been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
3. Human Resource Officer

One (1) Post

Station: Nairobi

Reporting to: Secretary/CEO

Job Descriptions

Specific Job Description will entail:

  • processing of salaries, remuneration gratuity and benefits;
  • maintaining up to date human resource information systems, implementing human resource management matters within established policies in the Board in consultation with the Secretary;
  • facilitating recruitments, appointment, discipline and communication of decisions; updating staff medical scheme;
  • preparing and reviewing human resource plans;
  • developing the training plans;
  • facilitating the target-setting and annual performance/appraisal evaluation;
  • coordinating directorate annual and quarterly work plans and ensuring the Board is in compliance with all Government regulations including legal and statutory requirements.
  • a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
  • a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management; Business administration, or public administration;
  • a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • worked in the human resource management profession for a minimum period of seven (7) years, in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
  • attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
4. Principal Finance Officer

One (1) Post

Station: Nairobi

Reporting to: Secretary/CEO

Job Descriptions

The Finance Officer will be responsible for financial and accounting activities of the Board.

The person will administer the financial systems and approval of expenditure.

The Officer will monitor all expenses and budgets within the Commission to comply with the financial policies and procedures; preparation of management and statutory financial reports; provision of timely quarterly finance and accounts services; approval of invoices; preparation of budgets and preparation of timely and accurate financial records.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

  • have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or Bachelor of Arts in Economics or Bachelor of Business Administration/Management or a other comparable qualification from recognized University and passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya CPA(K) Examination or CPS (K);
  • served for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which must have been at a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector or International Organization;
  • attended a senior management course lasting not less than four weeks;
  • be proficient in accounts based computer applications;
  • be familiar with accounting principles and procedures in the Public Sector;
  • have demonstrable professional competence in accounts' work; and
5. Accountant

One (1) Post

Station: Nairobi

Reporting to: Secretary/CEO

Job Descriptions

An officer at this level will be in charge of the Accounts Unit of the Board.

Specifically, the person will be responsible for: verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations; data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers and preparation of management reports such as imprest and expenditure returns.

The officer may also be as deployed as a cashier where duties will entail receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers; writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books and balancing of the cash books on daily basis; organizing for withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times; extracting and providing cash liquidity
analysis; ensuring security of cheques and cheque books; paying personal and merchant claims guided by cash balances in the cash books and Treasury Regulations; and receipting of all money due and payable to Government.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

  • have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting option) and passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya CPA(K) Examination or its approved equivalent qualification
  • served in the accounting profession for a minimum period five (5) years in the Public or Private Sector;
  • be proficient in accounts based computer applications;
  • be familiar with accounts principles and procedures in the Public Sector;
  • have demonstrable professional competence in accounts' work;
6. Information and Communication Technology Officer

One (1) Post

Station: Nairobi

Reporting to: Secretary/CEO

Job Descriptions

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary for storage, security and retrieval of information at the Board.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • designing appropriate database for various activities;
  • developing security systems for ensuring confidentiality of the information provided to the Board;
  • designing secure retrieval systems; installation and maintenance of computer systems;
  • configuration of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
  • developing and updating application systems;
  • carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
  • carrying out repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
  • drawing up hardware specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
  • verification, validation and certification of Information Communication Technology equipment; and
  • overseeing the process of configuration of new Information Communication Technology equipment.
Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science /Information Communication Technology or in Electronics/Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution;
  • served for at least five (5) years in Information Management/Information Communication Technology or related field, three (3) of which must have been at a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
  • attended a Senior Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks;
  • post graduate qualification in Information Management;
  • demonstrable professional competence in Information Management/Information Communication Technology work;
7. Administrative Officer

One (1) Post

Station: Nairobi

Reporting to: Secretary/CEO

Job Descriptions

Specific Job Description will entail: facilitating the target-setting and annual performance/appraisal evaluation; Coordinating Board's work plans and ensuring the Board is in compliance with all Government regulations including legal and statutory requirements.

The officer will also be responsible for providing administrative support services such official transport, facilitating security, cleaning, hospitality, catering and office accommodation services

Job Specifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

  • a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
  • a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • a post graduate Diploma Business administration, or public administration
  • worked in the human resource management profession or administration for a minimum period of five (5) years, in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
  • Not have been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
8. Researchers

Twelve (12) Posts

Station: Nairobi

Reporting: Secretary/CEO

Job Descriptions

Specific Job Description will entail:

Carrying out research for the Board, preparing well researched analytical concepts, reports, activity briefs and other advisory material on the different topics regarding the function of the Board, coordinating and participating in relevant technical meetings at the Board, analyzing research data and compiling the reports for inclusion in the statutory reports; and ensuring completion of all projects in accordance with their terms of reference.

Further, the Researchers will track and advice development of a database of research materials and give advice on the relevant periodicals, professional databases, legal sources, books and other research tools.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this position the candidate must have:

  • A Bachelors Degree in social science, law, economics or any other relevant field.
  • Served for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which must have been as a researcher at a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector or International Organization;
  • Demonstrable skills in research work such as situation analysis and monitoring and evaluation, research methodology, data collection and analysis using appropriate software such as SPSS;
  • Demonstrable understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, its social, political, economic landscape, both in theory and practice; and
Qualified applicants are required to fill three (3) PSC 2 (Revised 2007) form.

The forms can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya website www.publicservice.go.ke.

Applicants should enclose their academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials and send them to:

The Chairperson
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
Anniversary Towers, University Way, 22nd Floor
P.O. Box 45521 – 00100
Nairobi

To be received not later than 14th October, 2011.

Hand delivery can be done at the Anniversary Towers, University Way, 22nd Floor.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.

Sharad Rao
Chairperson

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Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 08:13 PM PDT

Qualifications.

Must demonstrate a vibrant personal commitment to Jesus Christ and involvement in their local church.

Holder of CPA(K).

Proficiency in Quickbooks and MS application A MUST.

Experience in similar position a MUST.

Bachelor's degree will be an added advantage.

Interested persons should deliver the following documents by 30th September to:-

Upper Hill Eye & Laser Centre
Ralph Bunch road
2nd Floor, Upper Hill Medical Centre,
Ralph Bunch Road
P O Box 19744-00202,
Nairobi

1. Hand written application

2. Current CV not more than 2 pages

3. Recommendation letter from you pastor

4. Current passport photograph

5. Copy of your latest payslip

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Insurance Company Branch Managers Jobs in Mombasa and Kisumu Kenya

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 12:13 PM PDT

Our client is a medium sized General Insurance organisation that is constantly innovating and creating new trends within the Insurance industry.

They seek to recruit Branch Managers to run their Mombasa and Kisumu branches.

This role will be within the Underwriting division.

Overall Responsibilities

The overall responsibility of this function will be to perform and ensure all underwriting and other administrative processes in the respective branch (Mombasa / Kisumu) are carried out in line with overall corporate objectives.

Role Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the branch by showing incremental profit making for the branch.
  • Overseeing the accounting, sales, customer service and underwriting activities in the branch.
  • Manage the staff team at the branch and lead by example in creating a high performance culture thus achieving & exceeding all set sales targets.
  • Vetting all risks to ensure that only quality business is accepted into the company at acceptable rates.
  • Ensuring that the risks undertaken by the company are adequately covered through reinsurance programmes.
  • Ensuring high customer satisfaction within the branch.
  • Ensure compliance of the branch to company requirements on Policy and Certificate management.
  • Conduct aggressive sales and marketing initiatives.
  • Ensure that the policy documents are prepared and dispatched.
  • Advise client on products, services and required terms concerning their insurance needs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
  • Diploma in ACII or AIK
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in the general Insurance industry.
  • Proven experience in managing a profit center
Compensation:

An attractive package is offered dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.kebefore close of business 30th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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GOAL Kenya Logistics Coordinator Job Vacancy

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 12:05 PM PDT

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (LC)

Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to field locations

Reports To: Assistant Country Director – Systems

About GOAL

GOAL is an international non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational relief and development organisation currently working in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Consistent with its global mission to serve the poorest, the most vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crises, GOAL has been working with communities in difficult circumstances to implement relief, rehabilitation and development programmes over the last 30 years.

GOAL started responding to emergencies in Kenya in 1983 through partnerships with local organizations. The current projects are Education, Health, HIV and AIDS, Child Protection, Shelter and Emergency

GOAL Kenya is recruiting for a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the position of Logistics Coordinator.

General Description of the Role

To manage the Logistics Function in GOAL Kenya (GK) both at country and field offices level with the aim of:

  • Providing effective and timely logistics support to all programmes in relation to supply chain, assets, premises, fleet management, communications and safety & security.
  • Ensuring that all GOAL logistics tasks are carried out in compliance with the GOAL and donor requirements;
  • Continuing to improve logistics systems that are in place and amending as necessary;
  • Ensuring that country and field offices are adequately set up;
  • Building the capacity of the field logistics staff who will be responsible for all logistics activities in relation to the field offices.
  • Building the capacity of a GOAL logistics team directly or through their respective supervisors
Key Responsibilities:

General

  • To familiarise self and comply with all the policies outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual and relevant donor requirements;
  • To identify training needs and support training to all logistics staff and management team on the GOAL Logistics Manual & GK Security procedures
  • To oversee the completion of the required reports and submission of the monthly logistic reports to the Country Director and GOAL Dublin.
  • Manage a logistics team in Kenya through their respective supervisors and be functionally responsible for logistics field staff through their respective program managers.
  • Identify and address any specific capacity building needs for the field logistics staff.
  • Coach logistics personnel on best practice and GOAL’s logistics procedures;
  • Ensure all performance management activities in relation to all logistics staff are carried out as per required schedule (probation evaluations, mid-term reviews and annual appraisals)
  • Identify training or development needs where necessary.
Procurement:

Supervise the senior procurement staff on the following tasks:

  • To ensure all payments made locally and presented to the Finance Department are compliant with GOAL’s Country specific Procurement & Authorisation Chart with appropriate and complete supporting documentation and completion of the audit check box and that all costs are eligible in line with the donor specific requirements
  • Ensure all procurement for works contracts in liaison with Engineering/Construction staff adheres to the Procurement Chart process and that tender process and evaluation is adequately documented and signed off.
  • Ensure all GOAL staff are trained in order-planning and are aware of the main procurement procedures.
  • Implement and coach a logistics supply team through the supply team leader in effective systems for management and prioritisation of incoming orders
  • Ensure extensive supplier and market reviews are carried out and a preferred supplier list are established
  • Ensure that, in conjunction with the GK Donor Compliance Officer, all logistics personnel are trained in donor procurement guidelines and that all procurement activities adhere to these.
  • Ensure that all procurement files are completed as per logistics manual and financial requirements
  • Ensure a Procurement database tracking sheet (PDTS) is maintained at all times and kept up to date for tracking of all purchases for GK
  • Ensure to maintain a contracts management database for all works and services contracts including construction, engineering works, vehicle hire, transport hire and so on.
Fixed Assets Management

Supervise the senior Fixed Assets staff on the following tasks:

  • Ensure that all procedures and documents pertaining to Asset Management as per the Logistics manual are in place and being followed;
  • Ensure on going update of the fixed Asset Register
  • To ensure assets are safe guarded with physical checks in line with GOAL Logistics Manual.
  • To ensure donation certificates with recipient signature are obtained and filed for all asset and equipment donated to beneficiaries/partner groups.
Vehicle and driver Management

Supervise the senior Fleet staff on the following tasks:

  • Ensuring that all aspects of driver and vehicle policy are implemented and adhered to;
  • Ensure that all car movements are well planned and plans are adhered to;
  • Ensure that checks related to safety of vehicles are carried out on a regular basis;
  • Ensure that a car / motorbike maintenance plan is set in place and executed to set standards;
  • Ensure that timetables are in place for renewing of insurance / taxation / road licences etc and that vehicles at all times comply with relevant legislation;
  • Ensure that vehicle usage is controlled and monitored (including fuel usage, etc).
  • Ensure that all relevant monthly reports are compiled on time
Stocks & warehousing

Supervise the senior Stores staff on the following tasks:

  • Implementation of all store management procedures and associated documents in line with GOAL Logistics Manual
  • Educate & coach relevant staff in store management systems.
Premises management

Supervise the senior Premises staff on following tasks:

  • Management of all logistic aspects related to office compound and guesthouses in all locations through close supervision and planning with the Logistics Premises Officer
  1. Guards
  2. Technical support
  • Implement generator management system – including system of Total Cost of Ownership, and mechanical efficiency analysis
  1. Follow up power requirements & generators
  • Ensure that all GOAL personnel are monitored and trained in communication operations and procedures, and that these procedures are adhered to;
  • Ensure that GK develops and maintains a communications policy and procedure
Auditing

Supervise the field logistics staff on the following tasks:

  • Audit all field offices on a regular basis (minimum quarterly) to ensure that logistics systems are being implemented.
  • Work with Internal Controls to ensure all audit issues are addressed with required timelines
  • Ensure that all logistics related components which impact security and safety are in place and strictly adhered to
  • Ensure that all logistic measures have been designed and implemented in order to ensure safety of all staff;
  • Where possible, Logistics coordinator and logistics Department should look to develop technical expertise in relevant areas (with support from GOAL Dublin and the regional logistics office in Nairobi where necessary) which can provide additional support to projects and programmes.
  • Focal point for any visits from logistics representatives of GOAL HQ
  • Take on other duties as assigned when required
  • 3 + years of logistics experience with an International NGO with 1 years' experience at Logistics Coordinator level
  • A degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Appropriate skills and experience in the capacity building and training of staff and of developing and implementing systems
  • Knowledge of project management, vehicle management, communications systems, IT, procurement, stock control and management systems;
  • Experience of working in insecure environments and knowledge of security management systems and approaches for NGO's
  • Ability and willingness to travel, including to insecure environments;
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions
  • Ability to work under own initiative.
  • Master's Degree in relevant subject
  • Hands-on experience in areas such as repairing/maintaining vehicles, computer and communications systems setup an advantage
  • Experience in proposal development, budget preparation and report writing desirable.
To apply for the above position, please send your CV (maximum THREE pages—any more will be rejected) listing three reference including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to the

Human Resources Manager,
GOAL Kenya,
P,O Box 66242-00800,
Nairobi,

or by email to keapplications@ke.goal.ie.

Please put the job title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

The closing date for all applications is Friday 7th October 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews.

No phone calls, please

Learn more about GOAL on: www.goal.ie

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Nurse Job Vacancy in Kenya – Zinduka Afrika

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 12:01 PM PDT

Job Description: Nurse

Reporting Date: Immediately

The position will be responsible for all nursing functions including taking vital signs and other observations, administering injections, carrying out dressing, running the maternal and child health clinics, counseling patients on various health issues.

The holder of this position reports to the Primary Preventative Health Care Coordinator

1. Utilize the standard procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing care offered at the clinic.

2. Exercise professionalism at all times while treating patients with dignity, privacy and respect.

3. Safeguard all confidential information concerning patients and their treatment.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other professionals to advocate for patients.

4. Utilize infection control measures to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients/ staff and others.

5. Uphold professional code of conduct and statutory regulations.

6. Safeguard Clinic equipment and patient's property from damage, wastage or loss.

7. Provide accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity.

8. Utilize the available resources effectively for quality service delivery and cost containment.

9. Supervise cleanliness, waste management and linen quality.

10. Ensure all patients information is correctly documented following the laid down procedure, ensure inventory of the section(s) is done

11. Ensure appropriate infection control.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Diploma (KRN/KRM/KRCHN) from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an added advantage.
  • Minimum two years experience in a busy hospital.
  • Membership to a professional body
To apply for these positions send your Application Letter, CV and Certificates by the 29th of September 2011 to:

The Admin/HR Manager
Zinduka Afrika
P.O.Box 10213-00100

Email Address: info@zinduka-afrika.org, zinduka.afrika@gmail.com

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How To Deal With Women In The Workplace

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 11:55 AM PDT

For all intents and purposes, business remains a man’s world. But there are two very positive trends that indicate that the future organization will be a more representative one. First, there are more women filling the higher echelons at large and small organizations. Second, schools are showing more women than men in most business disciplines, and not just in female-friendly areas like marketing and human resources management,
but in finance and management information system (MIS) as well.

As men enter the business world, they should realize that internally, they are competing with women for jobs, promotions and contracts. Externally, women are increasingly at the other end of the transaction, leaving us in the interesting but delicate predicament of having to negotiate with the stronger sex. After all, men — we are told — think with the wrong head, effectively giving women the upper hand. Jokes (and puns) aside, over the next two decades, opportunities will only amplify for women, and men will increasingly face uphill battles.

Is this fair? No, but business was never – and to a large extent is still not — fair for women. Oftentimes, women not only had to work harder to reap the same rewards as men, but family priorities made them swallow setbacks in their professional paths that men would never have to face.

Does working with women make a difference? Of course it does. If anyone tells you otherwise, they are lying. Broadly speaking, there are two separate codes of conduct when it comes to working with women. The first deals with the situation of women at your company, the second deals with women outside your organization.

Believe you me; women will increasingly be given the benefit of the doubt, so you have no choice but to be on your best behavior. Consider yourself warned.

The first obvious consideration is a woman’s rank. If she is above you, then you need to tread very carefully. No matter how ambitious, confident and driven a woman may be, she has endured her fair share of naysayers; so the last thing you should do is question her authority.

Conversely, she wants to be treated like anyone else, so do not go out of your way to kiss her butt. Just treat her the way you would want your mother or sister to be treated by their male colleagues or subordinates. In fact, this is the rule of thumb for how you should interact with all women in business (well, not the ones you want to date, but that is another story, so read on).

If she is under you, bear in mind that she may not always be beneath you. The tricky area here is simple: men are (or is it should be ) chivalrous by nature and sometimes end up showing more courtesy to a female employee than a male one. Frankly, this is not appropriate even though some of us just cannot help it. In other words, a female employee should get the same treatment as her male counterparts, but human nature often dictates otherwise. You do not believe me? How often do you see the affectionate receptionist or seductive administrative assistant join senior management’s table at company outings? She might want to think that she is invited into the elite circle because she is quick on her feet, but according to her male counterparts (who wish they were sitting at the big boys’ table), she is good on her knees .

Alternately, some men seem to treat women with a shocking lack of respect because they are women. I could tell you why this is not advisable, but merely from an ethical perspective, my general rule is to show others the courtesy and respect that you would want them to reciprocate.

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