Having navigated two waves of COVID-19 and preparing for a possible third, South Africa’s healthcare workers are dealing with ongoing mental stress, physical exhaustion, separation from families, and the pain of losing patients and colleagues. The need To manage these high levels of burnout, hospitals are searching...
Globally, health experts are concerned about the continuing high levels of grief, fear, anxiety and uncertainty that individuals are experiencing as a result of Covid-19 – increasingly referred to as an ‘Emotional Tsunami.’ The need The pandemic has also significantly impacted almost every industry, with companies in...
Many people are barely hanging on'. The impact of prolonged anxiety and stress on emotional wellbeing and work performance is HUGE - at a time when organisations need their people to perform at their peak. Staying Strong is a powerful programme that strengthens employees wellbeing. It builds...
Staying Strong is a powerful 'emotional vaccine'. Provided in the recommended dosages - it will build employees’ emotional fitness – resilience, optimism, ownership and flexibility – allowing them to persevere during tough times. It also equips HR and leaders with the tools and skills to demonstrate their care...
"Almost everyone I know has faced some form of pandemic fatigue. In the face of these increasing demands, offering resources that build capacities in business leaders to respond as caregivers is a key job of HR." - Abbreviated quote of Dave Ulrich in people Leaders Report...
After a particularly challenging year, PWC's 2020 Employee Financial Wellness Survey reports that financial matters are the top stressor among employees globally. Financial problems do not only impact every facet of the lives of those affected, but also the organisations for which they work. It is estimated...
Our “above the surface" spending habits are influenced by our “below the surface" needs (both conscious and subconscious) - emotions, attitudes, values, perceptions & beliefs. Marketers understand the psychology behind this only too well and we are lured into buying for all the wrong reasons. As employers, we...
At some stage, we’ve all been lured by the tantalising bait of advertisers and salespeople. While it’s important to dream about the things we want, pursuing these wants should not outstrip our ability to meet our needs. Differentiating between ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ can be tricky, as...
For over 45 years, StudyTrust (a national bursary organisation) has empowered youth by connecting high-potential learners with bursary opportunities. Its founding is centered on the conviction that potential is equally distributed in the population, and making opportunities and support available to all is key to...