Is Your Best Gen Z Talent ‘Quiet Quitting?’ Here’s the 1-on-1 Script to Stop It
They didn’t quit in a blaze of glory. They didn’t send a fiery email. They just… faded. Their camera-on participation in Zoom calls dropped. Their proactive ideas in team chats vanished. Their work was still… fine… but the spark was gone. Six weeks later, you get the resignation. You’re blindsided. They were a “high-potential.” You’re left holding […]
Is remote working killing corporate culture?
With the majority of people working from home these days, there are less team and one-on-one interactions with the majority of communications being done almost entirely online. Some concerns that are already being flagged in organisations are that of: “employees are increasingly disconnected and as a result, projects can take longer to complete. New hires are […]
How to kill your employees quickly!
Recently Alibaba founder Jack Ma caused a stir with his endorsement of his 9-9-6 schedule – working 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week. He even went as far as saying the opportunity to heavily overwork was a “blessing” It’s no secret that tired workers make more mistakes and have more accidents not […]
How real is the loneliness in your team?
We all know remote working has had a large impact on our mental health with loneliness being cited as the most common emotion being experienced by entrepreneurs, leaders and employees. This can cause us to withdraw and be less committed, creative, collaborative and attentive, and both the quality and quantity of our work can deteriorate. Loneliness has also […]
Why Corporate Wellness Days Don’t Work (And What Actually Drives Employee Wellbeing)
Why Corporate Wellness Days Fall Short Corporate wellness days have become a staple in many South African organisations. Employees get their blood pressure checked, cholesterol measured, and BMI calculated. There might be a smoothie stand, a yoga session, or a guest speaker on stress management. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: annual corporate wellness days don’t […]
Parents work experiences have a direct impact on their children
Parents work experiences have a direct impact on their children Did you know parents experiences at work have a direct impact on their children’s development? Research shows that children’s developmental outcomes are directly and significantly affected by their parents’ work lives. Children of employees who had more-positive work experiences such as supportive supervisors and coworkers in […]
Breaking The Myth Of Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Breaking The Myth Of Gender Based Violence (GBV) Whether we want to admit it or not, gender based violence happens on a daily basis in our homes, communities and businesses. The COVID pandemic has just put a spotlight on this pandemic due to the spike in both divorce and GBV stats globally as a result of being […]
Together We Can Stop and Eradicate Abuse (GBV)
Together We Can Stop and Eradicate Abuse (GBV) In South Africa, one-in-five women is reported to be a victim of domestic violence or abuse at some point in her life – this is amongst the highest incidences anywhere in the world. According to a 2014 study by KPMG, gender-based violence (GBV) costs SA between R28.4bn and […]
3 key skills you will need in #20won
3 key skills you will need in #20won Last year was supposed to be the year of #20plenty. This year, let it be the year of #20won Let this year be the year where we win the war against:: The COVID virus Remote / hybrid working becoming acceptable and not just because of the pandemic. […]