Tag: WorkplaceHealth
Proactive injury prevention – a shift from reaction to prevention
South Africa has experienced over three decades of democracy. One of the main factors determining our economic resilience will not only be growth and innovation. It will also be the safety and well-being of our workforce. Yet many companies continue to take a reactive approach to workplace safety.
The hidden billions of absenteeism – how smarter cover can save...
Absenteeism is not just about the occasional sick note. It is a silent drain on South Africa’s economy. Research shows that sickness-related absenteeism costs the country more than R20 billion each year. In the public health sector alone, poorly managed sick leave once cost the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health more than R300 million over a two-year reporting cycle.
Illicit alcohol – a brewing threat to health and workplace safety
South Africa has one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption per capita in the world. The government has long used a sin tax to address this challenge. By steadily raising the price of alcohol, the aim is twofold. The policy seeks to discourage excessive drinking and generate revenue for public health initiatives. However, while the intention is clear, the reality is more complicated.
