Tag: work-life balance

Effective communication, emotional intelligence (EQ), trust, and willingness to be vulnerable are the most sought-after qualities for today’s business leaders. New global research reveals a significant shift in our relationship with work and our expectations of it in recent years with employees seeking work environments in which they can grow. In a nutshell: we want more from our work and our bosses.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of employee remuneration, the year 2024 marks a crucial juncture. The global dynamics are shifting, presenting both challenges and opportunities for organisations and their workforce. The remuneration climate is quickly and continuously changing, forcibly and consistently keeping us on our toes.

Imagine a manager who is all about getting things done within a specific timeframe, a true advocate for efficiency and productivity. This manager, often perceived as strict, means business. But here is the twist – the moment they see their team fired up, committed to growth, and thriving, suddenly, they radiate positivity and support for their team.

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.

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 companies continue to digitally transform within data-driven economies, human resource management and work-life balance have been thrust into the spotlight. This is linked to COVID-19’s lockdown disruption to business and now they have to rethink their approach to work-life integration and employee wellbeing.

Breast milk has long been acknowledged as nature’s perfect food for infants. Its unique properties continue to benefit children long after their mothers have stopped breastfeeding. For working women, breastfeeding is easy and convenient to do while they are on maternity leave, but it becomes significantly more challenging when they return to work.

A world in which women thrive is a better world. Although gender inequality remains rife globally, significant strides are being made on one of society’s most influential platforms: the boardrooms of big businesses. There is consensus that change in workplaces in Africa and around the world generally start at the top, at board level.

Good bosses matter - now more than ever. The travel industry had to really hustle and adapt over the past couple of years, way more than any other sector. Those leading in travel, like I had to step up and guide teams through this crazy time.

Fasten your seat belts as the 'work from anywhere' era steps on the gas. In the fast lane of this new age, hush holidays are cruising in, a silent phenomenon stirring duty of care considerations into a tricky maze that has organisations reaching for their strategy maps.