Dec 11, 2023
A number of key South African organisations are potentially incurring significant losses due to ‘ghosts’ – that is, ghost employees, who exist on paper within business or government departments, but not in real life. By Rainer Jeske, consultant at...
Dec 11, 2023
As the end of the year approaches, many South African professionals may find themselves grappling with burnout. By Dr Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century To effectively combat this, it is crucial for employees to take control of their well-being on a daily basis. In this...
Nov 29, 2023
A recent uptake in loadshedding, coupled with current availability of affordable, reliable, and energy-efficient alternative power equipment, has seen more South African consumers purchasing batteries for home use and storage. With a selection of affordable, high...
Nov 27, 2023
The unpredictable ebb and flow of life’s challenges can unsettle even the strongest person. In a global survey (including 34 countries) conducted by Ipsos, stress was most prevalent in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India, Mexico, Peru, Turkey and South Africa. By Dr...
Nov 22, 2023
Effective communication, emotional intelligence, trust, and willingness to be vulnerable are the most sought-after qualities for today’s business leaders, writes Yesh Surjoodeen, Southern Africa MD at HP. New global research from HP reveals a significant shift...
Nov 22, 2023
False urgency, or a scenario in which a sense of urgency is artificially created or exaggerated, forces an immediate reactionary response. This disregard for context, credible information and responsibility sets up employees for failure. Fortunately there is a way to...
