Financial cost of violence and conflict in the workplace
Violence and conflict has become part and parcel of our everyday existence and has, unfortunately, also seeped into the workplace. Not only does violence and conflict in the workplace affect [...]
What you need to know about CPR
Chances are that if you do find yourself in a situation in your lifetime where you have to administer CPR, it will be to help save the life of a [...]
Happiness makes organisations money
"Positive leaders manage their organisations more effectively. They create a positive environment by focusing on challenges and opportunities; not problems. They express acknowledgement and genuine, heartfelt appreciation for work well [...]
Hygiene in the workplace
Hygiene is a core element in the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which states that the workplace must be clean, safe and healthy for both employer and [...]
Noise and workplace wellness
When you share offices and space with other people, it comes with the territory that you have to deal with their noise. Noise can pose health dangers While most people [...]
Fatigue in the workplace
Research has shown that people who do shift work, especially heavy vehicle drivers, are six times more likely to be involved in a fatigue-related road crash or other accident at [...]
Dress code in the workplace
How you dress and present yourself makes a major impact in how you are received. You are not dressing for your comfort or to make a fashion statement, but to [...]
Impact of unhealthy lifestyles on productivity
It's a known and proven fact that employees who are generally healthy tend to be happier and more productive. Unfortunately not all employees make healthy lifestyle choices and this has [...]
Office massage
This ten minute massage over clothes can make all the difference to a stressed out neck and shoulder area. If your friend in the office complains about feeling stressed, stiff [...]
Social outreach for SMMEs
As large enterprises have restructured and downsized, small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have come to play an increasingly important role in South Africa's economy and development. SMMEs have received [...]
Integrity in the workplace
Are you a person of integrity? Are you honest, reliable and trustworthy? Having integrity means you do what you say you are going to do and believe in what you [...]
Happiness makes organisations money
Happiness makes organisations money "Positive leaders manage their organisations more effectively. They create a positive environment by focusing on challenges and opportunities; not problems. They express acknowledgment [...]