Tag: wellbeing

In the modern era of corporate travel, companies are investing heavily in ensuring the well-being of their employees on the move. From ergonomic travel tools to nutritious meals on the go, the focus has shifted from merely reaching a destination to ensuring the holistic wellbeing of the traveller. But as businesses lean heavily into this trend, a pertinent question emerges: Are we taking it too far?

The uniquely challenging global events of the past few years have underscored the critical importance of people management for companies. Disruptions, including the pandemic and its aftermath, forced organisations to clearly define priorities and quickly build up specific capabilities in employee health and safety and more flexible working models.

We all know the enthusiasm of making ambitious New Year's resolutions each January - get fit! Save money! Spend less screen time! But while our personal goals often fall by the wayside, setting professional resolutions can be genuinely transformative. That's why I recommend starting the year by relooking your corporate travel game.

Mentoring is not just a fad or a “nice to have”; it is a “must-have” for any organisation that wants to survive. If an organisation does not offer a mentoring program in the future, it may find it more difficult to grow, attract the right talent, create and maintain a positive company culture, improve minority representation at management and board level, retain key employees and keep them engaged, fill its leadership pipeline, and develop its employees to fulfil their learning needs.

The dynamic interplay between personal wellbeing and business excellence has emerged as an unassailable truth. With the corporate wellness market projected to reach an impressive R1 trillion+ by 2026, the growing importance of wellness in the workplace highlights the priority placed on well-being, not only for employee welfare but for business health too. 

As a founder or entrepreneur, especially in the early stages of business, you are the business. At least at the beginning of the lifecycle of a business it is almost impossible to separate it from the character and mind of the entrepreneur who brought it to life.

We can learn a thing or two from the global movement of rugby players, applying similar principles to business that will give organisations a competitive edge.

In a realm marked by economic flux and financial ambiguity, the connotation of "debt" has assumed multifaceted dimensions. While the term itself often carries unfavourable implications, there exists a select set of financial obligations that the citizens of South Africa should not shy away from embracing in 2023.

Tourism is a multi-sensory experience and South Africa, with its abundant wonders, exemplifies this perfectly. But in reality, more than 60,000 South African citizens grapple with hearing impairments and are unable to experience our country through all five senses.

In today's fast-paced work environment, chronic stress has become a prevalent issue due to long hours and demanding schedules. This lifestyle often leads to detrimental health effects, particularly in relation to employees' dietary choices, as time constraints push them toward unhealthy options.