Tag: counselling

Grief walks into the workplace quietly. It doesn’t clock in. It doesn’t announce itself in the Monday meeting. It shows up in missed deadlines, glazed-over eyes, unexpected outbursts and the sudden silence of someone who once brought the team to life. And here’s the truth many leaders miss. Grief isn’t only emotional but also neurological and physical. It’s human.

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into workforce planning is reshaping professional practices across industries. This includes the specialised field of psycho-legal practice within industrial and organisational psychology (IOP). In South Africa, psycho-legal assessments play a critical role in legal proceedings. These cases often involve workplace injuries, loss of earnings and psychological impacts.

Mental health statistics indicate a global crisis, but awareness is steadily rising. It is crucial for companies to explore how they can bridge the gap between where they are and where they should be. In 2019, the World Health Organisation stated that 15% of working-age adults were estimated to have mental health issues. This massive figure translates into a loss of 12 billion working days and US$1 trillion annually in lost productivity.

Disruption and increased efficiency, at an almost exponential scale, are changing the very foundations of economies. Technology businesses face as much opportunity as they do competition. As a consequence, technology companies need a strong public relations (PR) strategy. This strategy should boost awareness, differentiate, and amplify their credibility. However, choosing the right PR agency is crucial. In an industry as dynamic as tech, businesses should engage specialists. It’s not easy to choose an agency. 

Imagine you’re on a highway with guardrails providing a safety barrier that keeps you from going off course. These guardrails guide you safely to your destination. However, when you reach retirement, the guardrails come off, leaving you uncertain. Which direction should you take to ensure the rest of your journey is safe?

Workplace bullying transcends mere professional misconduct; it is a violation of human rights that undermines employee dignity and wellbeing. Bullying manifests in various forms - verbal, emotional, psychological and even through passive-aggressive behaviours such as exclusion and gossip. In South Africa, the implications of workplace bullying extend beyond moral concerns, as it infringes on constitutional rights.

Culture and religion are interwoven into the fabric of society and play a critical role in sharing important values in homes and communities. For many, culture and religion define how they see and understand the world and provide the guidelines and norms underpinning their behaviour.