All stakeholders know that from the time matriculants receive their trial results in November until February of the new year, many will be seeking places in further and higher education. Yet we still talk about ‘unexpected’ strain on the system and chronic capacity constraints. We are stuck in a rut, repeating the same conversations and trotting out the same excuses, while young South Africans pay the price in lost opportunities.
always find it fascinating how, come January, many people suddenly decide to “wake up,” speed ahead and get busy. It’s as if an automatic switch set for midnight on 31 January, flips us into new- year-productive mode.
How can organisations provide the support that employees so desperately need, and what do organisations need to consider to support employee wellness in a deep and holistic way?
In a context where there is a high tolerance for risk i.e. individuals are taking small risks everyday as we commute, in our homes and workplaces, how can our leaders in road safety better support South Africans to view safety as an important part of protecting themselves and what matters to them?
No one judges you for seeing a doctor when you have the flu. So why would we judge each other for seeking help when we are down mentally? But whilst doctors are relatively easy to find (and we usually know when we need one), where do we even start to get help when we are down?
Yes, EAP’s are a powerful tool in the South African workplace, however as a nation in the grips of a
If you are a leader in any field working with people, this undoubtedly affects you. It’s tempting to view gambling as an individual issue, but the problem is systemic. Over half of working South Africans admit to gambling in the hope of covering expenses and debt (2025 OMSIM Report).
