People are feeling increasingly disconnected, isolated and lonely. Albert Einstein said, “in the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity." As organisations, we now have a unique opportunity to connect with our people in a way that matters, demonstrating that we care. The Staying Strong Programme and DIY Toolkit are perfectly...
It's really challenging to support your people effectively when you are feeling overwhelmed and depleted yourself. The Staying Strong video toolkit provides you with the tools to connect with and support your people through: A series of 15 video messages that you can use to inform and inspire your...
You've got the need, we've got the tools. Reach out to us to enquire how the Staying Strong Toolkit could make a world of difference to your people's wellbeing. A series of 15 bite-size video messages to inform, inspire and equip over time. It's surprisingly affordable -...
Wellbeing has become much more than a nice-to-have - it is a business imperative. Around the world, employers are united by a common challenge - a dramatic decrease in employee wellbeing. The 2021 Global Wellbeing Survey conducted by AON in partnership with IPSOS, reveals the top wellbeing risks...
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...
Welcome to Connecting Times - a valuable resource connecting you to innovative developments and meaningful insights in your quest to add value to the growth, engagement and wellbeing of your employees. A global emotional wellbeing crisis The impact of prolonged anxiety and stress on emotional wellbeing and work performance is...
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...
Lockdown is easing (yay!) but it has taken a serious toll on our emotions and our pockets. A recent online survey by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), reveals that 46% of South African's are dealing with financial pressure, 55% with anxiety and 40%...