Tag Archives: Workplace environment

GIBS White Paper: Employee workplace well-being report. By Dr Magwegwe

Reflecting the work and expertise of each organisation, the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and October Health have partnered to develop employee well-being thought leadership in South Africa. Working together on this workplace well-being report, we aimed to provide insights into the overall well-being of working South Africans and to elucidate factors that influence […]
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Understanding social withdrawal during Mental Health Awareness Month(IOL)

During Mental Health Awareness Month, the spotlight shines on the often-overlooked issue of social withdrawal. This behaviour, characterised by the avoidance of social interactions and relationships, can emerge as a misguided refuge during moments of overwhelming stress, anxiety, or trauma. Click here to read the full article

The leadership courses aiming to change women and workplaces (FT)

Diversity is increasingly embedded in broader programmes, alongside courses for women. Aproaches to developing female business leaders are changing as the executive education market responds to growing corporate awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). A twin focus is evolving, with women-only courses supporting individuals while, elsewhere, DEI is increasingly incorporated into broader programmes. Demand […]
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Why Mental Health is a workplace issue (Forbes)

 New study shows that many business owners aren’t so great at taking time off. A survey of 600 business owners by Clarify Capital found that nearly one in four business owners took no time off in the past year. Business owners have a lot to juggle when working, so vacation isn’t always a top priority. The survey […]
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5 Skills Gen Z must build for happiness and success(Forbes)

It can be especially tough to be a Gen Z today—coming of age in a world that is polarized and high pressure—and one which demands skills that Gen Zs may not have had a chance to develop in the same ways as other generations. In addition, as Gen Z enters the workforce, they have no […]
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Recognizing and responding to microaggressions at work (HBR)

Building inclusive workplaces requires candid, authentic conversations on tough subjects, like sexism, homophobia, and racism — and it’s natural to worry that we may commit microaggressions in these kinds of conversations by saying the wrong thing. The more awareness we have about how microaggressions show up, the more we can work toward decreasing them in […]
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3 Signs that your workplace culture will bring better business results (Inc)

By Marchel Schwantes For years, executives and HR chiefs have known that a healthy workplace means more satisfied employees, which also means higher productivity. But just how do you define a “healthy” workplace? According to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), a healthy workplace is one in which workers and managers collaborate to continually protect and promote the health, […]
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