Tag: quality of life
Workplace menopause challenges and career impact
The Change. The Transition. The Great Climacteric. The M-word. Menopause, when ovaries stop producing eggs and women no longer have periods. Approximately 75% of women will experience symptoms that accompany the drop in oestrogen that comes with menopause. And when we do, it can get expensive to manage.
Geospatial smart city solutions – a key to urban development?
As more people move to urban areas, cities must become more efficient, sustainable, and liveable. Smart city initiatives lead this shift by leveraging advanced technologies to transform urban life.
Local government service delivery – municipality revamp needed
Local government in South Africa faces challenges such as bureaucratic inefficiencies, lack of resources, and widespread corruption. These issues often hinder local government's ability to effectively meet the dire needs of the community.
Foundations of health and wellbeing
As disability or incapacity consultants, we are exposed to many individuals with physical and mental conditions, which impede their quality of life. In most cases, it is often an accumulation of factors that lead to an individual being plagued by illness.
Skills development initiatives for SED
In South Africa, businesses are required to contribute to the social and economic development (SED) by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act of 2003. This legislation stipulates the assessment of SED performance through a scorecard covering enterprise development, skills training, job creation, socio-economic projects, and preferential procurement.
Driving economic growth in South Africa through strategic capital allocation and...
The formation of South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU) bodes well for the consolidation of state reform and pro-growth initiatives, including better performing parastatals, such as Eskom and Transnet. Given that economic growth is essential to spur social development, I believe now is the time to act.
Why investing in employees’ health is a smart business move
At the heart of every successful organisation is a healthy, motivated workforce. In today's competitive job market, where talent retention, productivity and innovation are crucial, organisations must seek new ways to gain a competitive edge.
How to overcome workplace imposter syndrome
When you've worked hard to get places and others have recognised your talents, suffering from imposter syndrome can feel like a cruel twist. But what is it? And how can you mitigate its effects? Chart-topping singers, Olympic gold medallists, and even former US Presidents have all felt the weight of imposter syndrome.
Meeting 2050 Net Zero emission goals efficiently
Applying ISO standardisation principles and processes could be a gamechanger for businesses under pressure. South Africa hopes to reach net zero emissions by 2050 in its low-emission development strategy. While the target has already received significant buy-in from local companies and institutions, none are under any illusions about the challenge that lies ahead.
Mind over money matters – taking steps to nurture a financial...
Like it or not, money lies at the very core of modern society. When considering financial wellbeing as the balance point between life hurdles or hardships and comfortable adjustment, the importance of money matters is apparent, explains psychologist Dr Erika Hitge.
