Tag: MentalHealth

From hot flushes in the boardroom to violence at home, some of the experiences affecting women’s working lives remain difficult to say out loud. We believe employers need to create workplaces where those conversations can happen without embarrassment, judgement or fear. I have seen how easily a woman can sit in a meeting when a hot flush begins.

When the body breaks and the mind spirals, this is what it takes to fight your way back. Born with a congenital aortic valve defect, Brandon Fairweather was always destined for open-heart surgery. However, he never expected to need it at just 28 years of age. He shares his encounters with gripping spells of physiological and medical-related anxiety throughout his journey to, and beyond, the life-changing surgery.

Blending personal testimony with practical tools, the book examines how trauma and adversity shape the way people live, work, lead and relate. It also offers a path toward healing, self-awareness, and authentic transformation. In Trauma to Triumph, Botha draws on her lived experience and her professional work in law, mediation, and conflict resolution.

Nearly seven in ten employees wait until the crisis point to seek help. Delays remain highest in male-dominated sectors. They remain lowest where support enables performance. Our data highlights a persistent gap. This gap exists between mental health need and help-seeking behaviour.

The world has undergone enormous and fundamental changes. These changes affect the workplace and employee expectations. At the same time, salaries fail to keep pace with the rising cost of living. However, employee benefits still fail to address these pressures adequately. As a result, South Africans continue carrying a 'hidden tax' linked to cognitive overload, financial stress and disengagement.

Despite significant investment in employee benefits, many organisations still struggle. Employee engagement remains low. Healthcare expenses continue to rise. Productivity shows signs of decline. In many cases, the issue does not stem from underinvestment. Instead, it reflects a lack of insight. Even the most comprehensive medical coverage can fall short.

As South Africa approaches the holiday period, most industries begin to wind down. Retail, however, does the opposite. While other sectors move toward closure and rest, retail accelerates. Stores extend hours. Customer volume rises sharply. The strain begins early. The human cost of peak season becomes visible long before December arrives.

Discovery’s analysis of 47 million sleep records There’s a two-way relationship between sleep and optimal health. Poor sleep can increase the risk of developing physical or mental health conditions, or both, while poor physical and mental health can negatively affect sleep quality and duration. This two-way relationship creates a cycle that can accelerate disease progression and reduce quality of life.