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To build a tribe of visionary women whose passion is building and creating disruptive ideas and technologies that drive society forward.
Many Black women face huge barriers to achieving their goals. The Niyo Group is setting out to change this problem by using creative entrepreneurship tools to promote equality and agency.
The Niyo Group is a grass-roots organization that began when founder Oyinkansola Adebayo began braiding women's hair in the Midlands. The operation soon expanded into a braiding course, before scaling into a more expansive training programme that empowered Black women to pursue careers in business and technology. Today, Niyo has three main brands, including the Niyo Dapp, which marks a timely move into the Web 3.0 space. This venture is a strong indicator of The Niyo Group's forward-facing strategy.
The Niyo Group has steadily built a strong foundation. In recent years, it has worked hard to refine its identity, moving into new spaces while continuing to promote entrepreneurship through hair and beauty. What's more, the company has scaled its team by over 400%, facilitating the further diversification of its product range.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Oyinkansola is the CEO of Niyo, a group of multi-award-winning companies that specialise in using technology to economically empower black women.
Olaoluwa 'Laolu' Dada
(Chief Operations Officer)Started as a public sector content marketer, expanding online local information services. After 2 years in the public sector, she co-founded Niyo Group and is the current COO.
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Meaningful work (2)
Team energy (2)
Opportunities to learn (1)
Career progression (1)
Nice people (1)
My opinions are valued (1)
Thoughtful onboarding (1)
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Working within a company whose primary goal is to support Black women to develop meaningful careers within high-impact ecosystems is significant work. Not only equipping them with the skills and tools that they need to support this career move but also creating a community of empowered Black women
Operations & Strategy
Meaningful work
Sep 2022
The team work collaboratively to deliver the company mission - offering support and advice to each other. It's a great place to work, filled with likeminded people there to drive a new wave of change within tech - ensuring that Black women are early adaptors within the next evolution of the web and tech
Operations & Strategy
Team energy
Sep 2022
I joined Niyo Group as I have never been part of a business whose company mission is designed around empowering Black women. It is truly inspiring to be part of the team driving this mission forward. I love engaging with our learners and supporting them achieve their goals.
Operations & Strategy
Inspiring mission
Sep 2022
The hybrid working system at Niyo allows employees to work from home (WFH) 2 days a week, which is extremely useful for me as a parent. Additionally, Niyo gives employees the chance to start a few minutes earlier to finish on time, which is a premium perk for me as it helps regulate my childcare.
Data
Flexible working
Sep 2022
Niyo Group exists to economically empower Black women and take them out of poverty into high-impact roles. I joined Niyo after completing the Data Analysis Bootcamp they offer because the mission and values of the company align with my passion for making a change globally.
Data
Inspiring mission
Sep 2022
The onboarding phase at Niyo was smooth. I received an onboarding pack and a 6-week plan pack before I joined that highlighted a lot of useful information including the company values and culture, which made joining the company so much easier for me.
Data
Thoughtful onboarding
Sep 2022
Niyo gains a lot by having Oyin and Laolu as its founders. Motivating Black women to grow and create brands that change the world is central to their mission. Plus, I think the plan is fantastic, and they do a fantastic job of explaining how and why we will succeed and are also very accommodating when it comes to receiving feedback.
People, HR, Recruitment
Strong leadership
Sep 2022
Niyo sent me birthday flowers and chocolates before I even started working there because I accepted the job offer on my birthday. How amazing!! Since I've started working here, I can say without a doubt that I've been welcomed by the most wonderful group of teammates who not only really care about your professional and personal growth/ milestone but also go out of their way to meet each others needs and questions. We also have a culture of celebrating every milestone no matter how little.
People, HR, Recruitment
Family friendly
Sep 2022
My manager and I got a chance to meet two weeks before my first day at Niyo, so we could talk about what expectations and how I may advance in the Niyo Group. A mutually beneficial progression structure was created. Since then, I've been directed to helpful learning materials that will propel me forward in my position. I'll say it out loud: I'm in a better place than I was prior to my first day at Niyo. My professional future at Niyo is one of complete growth and clarity.
People, HR, Recruitment
Career progression
Sep 2022
I enjoy working at Niyo - I feel valued as an employee and that the work I do genuinely makes an impact on our stakeholders, particularly our learners & users. The Management team has a clear vision to empower and change the lives of Black women, and the ethos takes priority in the way we deliver our work. My confidence has grown since joining Niyo and that is thanks to leaders who see my value and reward it. I genuinely feel like I can bring "my whole self" to work and the people I work with care about my contribution to the business and my well-being. If you are driven by excellence and are looking for a workplace where you are seen and valued, and want a job where making a social impact isn't just an add-on but at the core of everything you do, Niyo is the place for you.
Operations & Strategy
Meaningful work
Sep 2022
At Niyo, Middle Managers and the Management Team are receptive to feedback and genuinely listen to employees. If something can't be done, they explain and carry employees along with them in the decision-making process. There is also a culture of celebrating one another and giving constructive feedback. We have company-wide updates twice a week where we are encouraged to celebrate the "small wins" and the "big wins", and this is led by C-Suite. As an employee it makes you feel valued and recognised for your contribution to the company's growth.
Operations & Strategy
My opinions are valued
Sep 2022
They say culture makes or breaks a company. At Niyo, the culture is one of the stand-out things I love about it. We are driven by excellence but we make space for our humanness too. One of my favorite moments was when the CEO took us all out for a surprise meal to celebrate a colleague's birthday. Seeing how much it made the colleague's day was so beautiful to see!
Operations & Strategy
Nice people
Sep 2022
Niyo has amazing futuristic vision and positioning! There is so much opportunity to lead and position yourself in the tech industry! I have learnt so much about web 2 and web 3 and it’s intersections with other industries.
Operations & Strategy
Opportunities to learn
Sep 2022
There is true support and care for each other at Niyo. We value the voice of people and take on employees feedback and also support them through their vision within the vision!
Operations & Strategy
Team energy
Sep 2022
The mission of niyo is to enable black women to be builders and producers of high impact ecosystems. We do a great work of directly changing the lives of over 400 black women so far!
Operations & Strategy
Inspiring mission
Sep 2022