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C&I Leasing Plc, acquires N2bn newly built vessel A s part of its strategies to increase ser- vices in the Nigerian maritime subsec- tor of the oil and gas industry , C&I Leasing Plc recently unveiled three newly built line handling tugs in Lagos, valued at not less than N2billion. Emeka Ndu, managing director of C&I Leasing plc, while speaking to report- ers mentioned that the new vessels were the outcome of the federal government to empower local companies to compete with the foreign firms in similar fields, based on world-class standards in an ever changing business environment. Mr Ndu also noted that, C&I Leasing was able to scale the hurdle through the coop- eration of some oil companies like Shell, NAPIMS and the Nigerian content engine, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) e three 30-ton bollard pull line handling boats measuring 31m in length x 9.2m breadth x 4.2m in depth, with a maximum draſt of 4.2m built in Malaysia and christened Ephraim, Charis and Eliezer, would be used for mooring of export tankers, and towing barges and similar vessels. C&I Outsourcing Partners with PZ Cussons Nigeria C ommencing February 2012, C&I Leasing Plc will be partnering with PZ Cussons Nigeria, one of the biggest names in the Consumer goods and manufacturing industry in the areas of employee recruitment & outsourcing and fleet management. Starting with about 200 chauffeurs, C&I Outsourcing will be responsible for the recruitment and management of key personnel in all its locations nationwide. We are delighted to be associated with PZ Cussons and anticipate a mutually beneficial relationship. You are all welcome to another edion of our quarterly newslet - ter and the first in a new year! Emmanuel Olaegbe From the Desk of the Head of Outsourcing The management and staff of C & I Outsourcing are focused on making this objecve a reality. The vision in 2012 is clear: •Beer service delivery •Effecve communicaon and •Unity of purpose I hope this vision will inspire employees of C & I Outsourc- ing Our commitment this year is to make our clients happy – we want to remain your company of choice by ensuring service delivery is exceponal.

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C&I Outsourcing

C&I Leasing Plc, acquires N2bn newly built vessel

As part of its strategies to increase ser-vices in the Nigerian maritime subsec-

tor of the oil and gas industry , C&I Leasing Plc recently unveiled three newly built line handling tugs in Lagos, valued at not less than N2billion.Emeka Ndu, managing director of C&I Leasing plc, while speaking to report-ers mentioned that the new vessels were the outcome of the federal government to empower local companies to compete with the foreign firms in similar fields, based on world-class standards in an ever changing business environment.

Mr Ndu also noted that, C&I Leasing was able to scale the hurdle through the coop-eration of some oil companies like Shell, NAPIMS and the Nigerian content engine, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

The three 30-ton bollard pull line handling boats measuring 31m in length x 9.2m

breadth x 4.2m in depth, with a maximum draft of 4.2m built in Malaysia and christened Ephraim, Charis and Eliezer, would be used for mooring of export tankers, and towing barges and similar vessels.

C&I Outsourcing Partners with PZ Cussons Nigeria

Commencing February 2012, C&I Leasing Plc will be partnering

with PZ Cussons Nigeria, one of the biggest names in the Consumer goods and manufacturing industry in the areas of employee recruitment & outsourcing and fleet management.

Starting with about 200 chauffeurs, C&I Outsourcing will be responsible for the recruitment and management of key personnel in all its locations nationwide.

We are delighted to be associated with PZ Cussons and anticipate a mutually beneficial relationship.

You are all welcome to another edition of our quarterly newslet-ter and the first in a new year!

Emmanuel Olaegbe

From the Desk of theHead of Outsourcing

The management and staff of C & I Outsourcing are focused on making this objective a reality.The vision in 2012 is clear:

•Better service delivery•Effective communication and•Unity of purpose

I hope this vision will inspire employees of C & I Outsourc-ing

Our commitment this year is to make our clients happy – we want to remain your company of choice by ensuring service delivery is exceptional.

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News & Events

Starting 1st January 2012, CBN introduces the Cashless-Lagos Project, part of a pilot scheme

that ushers in the actualisation of a cashless soci-ety . Under the new policy, cash handling charges would be levied on cash lodgments / withdrawals in excess of N150, 000 for individuals and N1, 000, 000 for corporate bodies on daily transac-tions.

The policy is aimed at develop-ing and modernizing the pay-ment system in the country in line with the vision 2020 goal of being amongst the top 20 economies of the world.

Although the CBN has stated that the charges/fees would be applicable from March 30th 2012, it is important to under-stand how the policy will affect transactions and consequently our daily lives.

For starters every employee with-out a valid bank account is ad-vised to immediately visit a bank; and when you do, ensure you get access to their e-banking platform which will allow you make funds transfer without the charges that would be associated to similar cash transfers.

Lagos goes Cashless, are you ready?

Steering the Vision

The success of any business entity, to a great extent is wound tightly to how efficiently its

policies and strategies can be translated into rou-tine operational activities and how such exigen-cies are managed. In C&I Outsourcing, Stephanie Emodi is tasked with this very role – She shares her experiences.

Is gender still relevant in the Nigeria busi-ness scene? What are your experiences?Yes, some organizations still consider gender in making employment decisions and this is not limited to Nigeria alone. Many of the decisions often driven by the indirect costs to the company of employing women; such organizations con-sider cost of maternity leave (and replacement hire), lost time and so on. However in Nigeria it is pleasing to note that day by day organizations are leaving such archaic practices behind. More and more we see company boards being headed by female CEOs where entire boards used to be pre-dominantly male. With such change even at the highest levels it brings the assurance that change has come to stay across all levels of organizations. Even in sectors and jobs previously considered to be “for men” such as Security, the Military women now compete for the available positions. A case in point is one of the female Security operatives working right here in C & I Leasing Plc, Nora Oliakor

Why outsourcing? Is outsourcing a rel-evant service in our peculiar environment?

Give us a picture of a regular day at work?Outsourcing is such a dynamic business and in-volves so many fields that on any given day I may dabble in legal contracts, do some accounting or have to pull from my HR experience. A definite though is the need for constant and accurate flow of information and communication and a customer-centric approach to all transactions.

Commenting specifically on Recruitment Pro-cess Outsourcing (RPO), Outsourcing is a viable option because it enables organizations plan and budget. Outsourcing because it enables organizations transfer and hence minimize risks involved in recruitment such as candidate character risks, lost time in replacing separated employees, minimiz-ing influencing of recruitment decisions internally while maintaining agreed levels of candidature / selection quality etc. Outsourcing has so many benefits but unfortu-nately is also being abused by some organizations. An unfortunate practice is the use of Outsourcing as a cost-cutting measure whereby organizations apply salaries which are below the industry aver-age or below those applicable for similar posi-tions in their internal structure often resulting in discontent and even Industrial unrest.

“Outsourcing has so many benefits but unfortunately is also being abused by some organizations”

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“More and more we see company boards being headed by female CEOs where en-tire boards used to be predominantly male”Stephanie Emodi - Head of Operaions

As an organization that has successfully been in the Outsourcing business for over a decade, and from the plethora of thriving Outsourcing agen-cies in Nigeria it is obvious that Outsourcing as a business in the Nigerian setting has to date been a successful one and by extension is indeed relevant

So what does it take to head the operations of the unit?Well with 6 direct and several indirect reports I would say the role requires not just a lot of pa-tience in managing individual relationships with people of varying backgrounds and experience, but also excellent communication skills, which ensures all persons and departments involved in achieving specific targets thoroughly understand their roles and responsibilities as well as our cli-ents expectations.

What are the plans for the future?We always strive towards operational excellence and of course to be the premier Outsourcing or-ganization in Nigeria and beyond.

Share with us your hobbies – how do you relax?I enjoy travelling and love music, whether I’m lis-tening to it or singing it. I’ve always loved to read for as far back as I can remember. My first birth-day gift from my mother was a tome of fables and fairy tales and I very recently started writing too.

If you were to choose any other profession or business role what would it be?I would be a pastry chef; surprised you didn’t I?!!!

Tips for Succeeding at interviews

Filling out a job application is probably the easiest step necessary in prospecting for a

new job, so, people churn them out with ease; the funny thing however, is that the same enthusiasm does not follow for the interview – a lot of people still dread this important aspect of prospecting for a new job. Here are 5 tips to help you sail through the inter-view process

1. Be prepared Re-read your CV and the job advert just before the interview. Do your research thoroughly: Look at the company web site or obtain literature. You may be asked about the salary you are after so make sure you research that as well – Interviews are in most cases negations too so be ready

2. First impressions counts Be on time and Greet your interviewer with a smile and firm handshake. Give eye contact. Try to make small talk during the walk from the reception area to the interview room. “You have

to sell yourself before you can sell anything else and the first 30 seconds are when

the interviewer subconsciously makes decisions about whether they like you

or not and whether you will fit into their team.”

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Bits n pieces3. Remember your body language It is not what you say, but how you say it. During the interview, do not fold your arms and lean back or look to the floor! Sit upright and try to maintain good eye contact. Use your hands and lean forward when mak-ing a point. Many people cannot think and control their body language at the same time, which is why you need to prepare

4. Develop rapport Show energy, a sense of humor and smile. A positive attitude is infectious. Ask your interviewer questions about themselves and any issues the business is facing

5. Clarify anything you are unsure of If you are not certain what are meant by a particular question, ask for clarification. At the end, ask the interviewer if there is any-thing else he or she needs to know about. Do not be afraid to ask when you are likely to hear if you have been successful or not.

Do you eat breakfast at work?

If you live in Lagos or in one of the major cities in Nigeria, chances are that you have

to wake up early every morning in order to avoid the crowd, and irrespective of the means in which you commute to work, you arrive at the office feeling spent . The day hasn’t even started but already you are crav-ing a nap or famished, so you slurp a bowl of cereal or in some cases crunch down a sizeable serving of, rice, dodo, moi moi, and assorted meat for breakfast.

7:30 am in most offices present very comical

imagery – while some people try to catch a quick nap in their cars, others rush down to the closest food kiosk, or in most cases just do it at their desks.

An article in the BBC news magazine late last year, (The office breakfast’s unstoppable ascendancy) sighted that the line that should demarcate between acceptable activities for the office and the home is increasingly be-coming thinner. In some offices, quick naps are even allowed (it’s called the power nap),

music is becoming more acceptable, and in some extreme cases people even sleep over and take showers and groom themselves too.But if you also consider studies that suggest that we spend about a third of our lives at work then there is no major surprises any-more on the increasing similarities between work and home.How does your organization respond to you eating breakfast or napping at work, is it al-lowed? Did you eat breakfast this morning at work?

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Tips on writing a professional resume

The objective of creating a Curriculum Vi-tae or Resume is to effectively sell oneself

as the ideal candidate for an available job or role.A well crafted CV, like any good advertise-ment, infers that, “if you buy this product, you will get these specific benefits” and stimu-lates the prospective employers’ interest in meeting and learning more about you

There are several important things to consider in building a successful CV but my top 3 tips

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1 ) Research - It is always a good idea to invest some time researching as it is essential to ensure your CV is created in a format and contains information that is acceptable to the company or in the sector or country of appli-cation. For instance, in the United States, the employment laws prohibiting discrimination extend even to the job application process and limit the information companies can request for in a CV.

2) Contemporary Lay out / Structure – Gen-erally, a properly structured CV should be easy to read, must be spell checked to ensure there are no spelling or grammatical errors (note that errors are often considered to denote a lack of care preparedness and have often a time led to the loss of an opportunity) and the given details must follow a chrono-logical order with the most recent education/work experience detailed first.

3) Match the CV to the job – People often make the mistake of using a “1-size fits all” approach to creating their CVs, which should not be the case. Each application should be a fresh opportunity to reconsider the details captured in your CV. Often there are specific skills, values or experience that each em-ployer is searching for therefore evidence of your abilities in those specific areas should be highlighted when applying for every new position. Sometimes these skills/values are explicitly stated but often a bit of research into the organization’s values may help spot-light some of these attributes. The aim here is to “give them what they want”, or at least prove that you can.

Is Pink the new blue?

Fashion these days is jet propelled to say the least, and if current indicators are to

be taken seriously, then the very last barriers as it were, to its complete dominance even in the corporate world is starting to crumble too.

Casual Fridays are in and beige is starting to lose its appeal – Take a minute off work and take a look around; now ponder about this: is pink becoming the new blue? Women are the usual culprits for fashion offences and are usually more disposed to owning bright and colorful accessories but I’m starting to believe the competition is becoming stiffer.

Male ties are getting thinner and more color-ful, suits and pants even tighter but the new fad is on the color and style of shirts – big bold stripes, wider collar shirts and in some extreme cases, short sleeves with cuffs.

The trend is exciting, and a quick comparison across industries reveals interesting similari-ties. Let us know what it’s like from you’re your end – take a minute, look around.

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Jokes / FuntoonsIf its your Boss !!!When you take a long time, you’re slow.When your boss takes a long time, he’s thor-ough.When you don’t do it, you’re lazy.When your boss doesn’t do it, he’s too busyWhen you make a mistake, you’re an idiot.When your boss makes a mistake, he’s only human.When you take a stand, you’re being strong-headed.When your boss does it, he’s being firm.When you’re out of the office, you’re wander-ing around.When your boss is out of the office, he’s on business.When you’re on a day off sick, you’re always sick.When your boss is a day off sick, he must be very ill.When you apply for leave, you must be going for an interview.When your boss applies for leave, it‘s because he’s overworked

Life affter Death !!!Do you believe in life after death?” the boss asked one of his employees.

“Yes, Sir.” the new recruit replied.

“Well, then, that makes everything just fine,” the boss went on. “After you left early yester-day to go to your grandmother’s funeral, she stopped in to see you

Editor - Stephanie Emodi

Art / Design - Samuel Iboroma

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