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 […]
From Disconnection to Connection – The Science Behind Emotional Well-Being
The Crisis of Connection In a world dominated by technology, humans face a growing disconnection crisis. Research shows that while artificial intelligence (AI) excels at detecting emotions and providing responses that make people feel heard, this is more about our lack of emotional engagement than AI’s ability. Tapping into our emotional intelligence (EQ) is not […]
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 […]