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...
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...
Expecting leaders to shape the culture you want in your organisation without ensuring your employees are 'onboard', is like trying to fill a hole-riddled bucket. When leaders are equipped with the skills to create and sustain an engaging work environment (inspire, engage, inform, involve, grow and recognise...
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%...
During this time of great change and uncertainty the need for effective leadership is clear - but how well are leaders coping? The short answer is not that well. This is according to a study by Dr Terblanch, Senior Lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, which looks...
When the music changes so must the dance. As organisations grapple with the impacts of COVID-19, much thought is being given to working remotely. What tools and technology do we need? How equipped and supported do our people feel? How will we stay connected, engaged and...
COVID-19 is changing everything. No longer business as usual, this is a defining moment for your organisation, your people and your relationship with them. How you respond to the crisis and how you support them, will have a significant impact on the emotional connection they have...