Parthian back-to-office newsletter

The Good, the Bad and all the Fun.

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INSIDE this edition

BACK TO OFFICE

The Good, the Bad and all the Fun.

08 HEALTH

6 Ways to Improve Health & Well-Being at Work.

OFFICE VOGUE

There’s a New Fashion Police in Town. What Are You Wearing? Best Dressed this September.

LET’S GET TO YOU!20

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NEWS ROUNDUP

CSR: Our Commitment to Youth Empowerment.

TO OFFICE

EDITORIAL TEAM

Editor-in-Chief: Nonso Nduanya

Editor: Gloria Agbomadzi

Layout: Chidumebi Nwaeze

Photography:Daniel Bako

The Good, the Bad and all the Fun.

Two years after working from home, we returned to the office this September with mixed feelings. Many of us looked forward to the fun of physically meeting colleagues we spoke to daily but had only seen via Zoom or Teams calls, while some of us painfully dreaded and anticipated the stress of waking up early and the madness of Lagos traffic. Two weeks down the line, how have we fared so far? Some of our colleagues shared with us their experiences working from the office

FaithOwopetu

GafarBashiru

FolahanmiEsan

Compliance Department Marketing Manager, i-invest

“My experience so far has been good. I love the fact that I get to see everyone, and we get to bond, but coming to the office every day… (sighs deeply) has been super draining. These days I look so tired and worn out. But regardless of the stress, I don’t mind us working from the office, but not every day.”

Fixed Income Broker

“To be honest, I enjoy the presence of people. I love the opportunity to dress up every day or more frequently than I normally would. Although, the stress of commuting will require a lot of getting used to.”

“Oh, it’s been great! I like the fact that we can leave at 3pm. It’s been hectic though, but we gotta do what we gotta do”

Data Analyst, i-invest Visual Comms Designer

“My back to office experience has been wonderful. I’ve gotten to meet my team members. I recently joined the company and we’ve been working remotely all this while, so it’s been nice seeing new faces and it’s been a whole lot of fun. Yeah, it been nice to meet with people and know more about the business.”

Structured Products

“Coming to the office has been refreshing and amazing. It’s good to see everybody together. Just that sometimes when I wake up in the morning, and I really dread coming to the office but being here makes all the difference. So yes. I’m for working from the office if it’s not every day.”

“I like the fact that we get to meet our colleagues that we’ve not met in a very long time. The experience has been awesome because I’m connecting with people, and it’s been fun coming to work. I love it!”

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JesutofunmiEsho

“The connection, the bond and getting to know my colleagues has been fun but it’s been a hectic experience. Overall, it’s been a good one for me.”

Human Resources

“I’m happy to be back, at least for the sake of social interaction and integration with people. We’ve been away for 2 years, so it’s a beautiful thing to be back on site. The collaboration is improving the work.”

Whathas your experience beenlike?

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4PracticalWaysto BoostYourHealthand WellbeingatWork.

It can be challenge to make significant and lasting improvements to your health and wellbeing while working from the office, but the good news is that you can make a difference. Here are four ways to make changes that you can stick to, and enjoy as part of your daily work-from-office routine:

1.Build more activity into your commute: This could mean walking or jogging part of the way to work. If you take public transport, you could get off your bus early and walk the rest of the way. Walking from our car park, which is about 3 to 5 minutes away from the office, can also do the trick. This is a simple way to build up fitness, strength and stamina, and you may even reduce your commuting costs!

2.Build more activity into your working day.

Use the Gym: Parthian HMO offers subsidized gym membership in some choice gyms across Lagos. It’s a great way to start, if you can commit to using one close to the office after work.

Take regular screen breaks: It’s easier said than done, but aim to get away from your chair and screen once in a while. For instance, you can stand up to do stretching exercises, take phone calls while standing, or get up to talk to people rather than emailing them. A regular alarm on your online calendar or phone can be a useful reminder to take a break.

Hold stand-up or even walking meetings: This is an effective way to get you and your team out of your seats, and to think about your activity levels

3.Go outside (or just be more active) at lunchtime: Fewer people are taking lunch breaks, often preferring to grab a snack or sandwich at their workstations. Breaking this cycle can be tough when you’re busy. But making an effort to leave your desk at lunchtime, even for a short walk around the block, can be beneficial. It can flex your joints, boost blood circulation, and allow for mental recharging and reflection.

Pedometers, fitbit® watches and app-based activity trackers can provide activity goals to work toward during your working day.

4.Remember your diet. Healthy behaviour change has to combine exercise and diet to be effective. Research has shown that, even if you’re relatively active, carrying extra weight can significantly raise your risk of heart problems. So, choose the healthy options when ordering your meals, or take your own nutritious food to work. And avoid staying at your desk to eat it!

Don’t hesitate to reach out to HR or your line manager for support when needed.

Hey! Can I let you in on a secret? We’ve just sighted a secret police on the streets of Parthian. This police has been making a list and is particularly interested in dapper looks, especially those that align with the Parthian dresscode.

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POLICEINTOWN

caught unfresh!

Whatareyou wearingtoday?

When working from the office, it’s important to find appropriate business attire that makes you feel comfortable and confident. The clothes you wear to work are a way to convey your professionalism and show that you belong in the work environment.

Shirt: GAP Shoes: Newport Sweater: Next Style Inspiration: Comfy and dress-code savvy (but the sweater is for the cold lol)

Fixed Income Broker

Shirt & Pants: Eccentric Shoes: Clarks Watch: Navy Force

Style Inspiration: Finesse

Assurance

Shirt: Marks & Spenser

Shoes: Vitacci

Belt: Levi

Style Inspiration: Simple and smart

Outfit: Smart & Professional. I believe that people address you the way you appear. So, I do my best to look bold and confident always.

Equities BrokerHuman Resources

Dress: Vic by Morayo

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Belt: Louis Vuitton

Style Inspiration: Whatever I wear is an expression of my personality. I love black because it’s powerful and versatile.

Dress: Fenn Wright Manson

Shoes: Lipsy

Bags: Charles & Keith

Style Inspiration: I just love to look good

Human Resource

Shirt: Tom Ford

Shoes: St-Chez

Belt: David Wej

Style Inspiration: Simple and classy.

Finance

Outfit: Marble Stitches

Shoes: Arrows.

Style inspiration: Smart and confident.

CAPTION THIS!

Let’sGetto KnowYou!

ChidiChukwuma

You are?

I’m a goal-getter and great conversationalist with a great sense of humour.

Your work?

I’m a DevOps Engineer. My role enables our Engineers to work fast and seamlessly. I also manage servers, monitor our applications, and build a robust environment necessary for the company’s growth and system high availability.

Motivation?

Passion, problem solving and company’s culture.

Biggest fear? Failure.

Hobbies?

Playing PS games, watching movies, learning new techs, having a good conversation.

This or That?

1. Start work late or leave work early? - Leave work early

2. Work from the office or work from home? - Work from home

3. Emails or conversations?Conversations

4. Company retreat or company holiday party?Company holiday party

5. See the future or change the past? - See the future

6. Free travel for one year or free accommodation for five years? - Free travel for one year

MosesOba

You are?

I am a free-spirited person.

Your work?

I am a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer. I pursue bugs and ensure they are fixed. I am the tester, so I help ensure we are not losing money.

Motivation?

I see myself as the “assist-king”. The aim is to always help the team score goals.

Biggest fear?

Frankly, I have no fear, I learn every day. For me I believe, Las las, we will be alright.

Biggest fear?

My hobbies are playing PS4/5, playing board games, watching football and gisting politics.

This or That?

1. Start work late or leave work early?leave work early

2. Work from the office or work from home? Enjoyed the two weeks in the office but I prefer to work from home. Commuting in Lag is not sweet.

3. Emails or conversations?Conversations

4. Company retreat or company holiday party? - Company retreat

5. See the future or change the past?See the future

6. Free travel for one year or free accommodation for five years? - Free travel for one year

OurCommitment toYouth Empowerment

Aspart of our corporate social responsibility commitment to help reduce youth unemployment through human capital and talent development, Parthian Partners sponsored JA Nigeria’s 2022 edition of the Venture in Management Program (ViMP). The programme which kicked off on August 22, was designed to prepare and equip 100 rigorously selected members of the National Youth Service Corps with entrepreneurial and work-readiness skills.

One of the major highlights of the week-long programme was the financial literacy session facilitated by Parthian Partners.

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