Gratitude is a powerful force, as we explored in “The Hidden ROI of Appreciation: Why Gratitude is a Leader’s Secret Weapon.” But here’s the next step: how can businesses go from simply saying “thank you” to embedding appreciation into their DNA? This follow-up article dives into actionable strategies for leaders to amplify the benefits of […]
Leadership often gets caught up in buzzwords like “strategy,” “synergy,” and “disruption.” But when was the last time you heard “gratitude” mentioned in a boardroom? Probably somewhere between rarely and never . Yet, here’s the kicker: appreciation isn’t just a “feel-good” factor; it’s a game-changer for your team, your culture, and yes, your bottom line. Look
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You may have heard that letting your cell phone run down to 0% before recharging is bad for its overall battery life. This turns out to be a relevant metaphor for device users, too: it’s far better to recharge our own “batteries” regularly, rather than wait until we are totally depleted or burned out. Download
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become prominent buzzwords in the modern workplace. While positive strides have been made, many organisations still struggle to translate these concepts into practical action. The question remains: How can we truly move beyond the words and build a workplace culture that fosters not just diversity, but genuine inclusion and
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In South Africa, like in many other countries, mental health is gaining more recognition and attention in the workplace. Mental health concerns can have significant economic consequences for any industry, including IT. When employees experience mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or burnout, it can lead to increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, higher turnover rates,
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In South Africa, like in many other countries, mental health is gaining more recognition and attention in the workplace. Mental health concerns can have significant economic consequences for any industry, including IT. When employees experience mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or burnout, it can lead to increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, higher turnover rates
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Leading a Culture of Wellbeing as a Manager Discovery Health calculated that depression cost South Africa more than R218 Billion in lost productivity and R190bn in presenteeism! Many recognise this as a secondary pandemic and HR departments and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) have been hard at work over the last few years as both physical
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Equip managers to extinguish workplace burnout Sixty-one percent of surveyed IT professionals in SA report feeling burned out at work – are you part of the problem or the solution? Discovery Health calculated that depression cost South Africa more than R218 billion in lost productivity and R190 billion in presenteeism. Many recognise this as a
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Feeling stressed changes how people weigh risks and rewards during the decision-making process. When under stress people focus more on the possible positive outcomes. Strangely. when under stress, the natural tendency is to pay greater attention to positive information, while discounting negative information, according to research published in Current Directions in Psychological Science. This means when
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You may have heard that letting your cell phone run down to 0% before recharging is bad for its overall battery life. This turns out to be a relevant metaphor for device users, too: it’s far better to recharge our own “batteries” regularly, rather than wait until we are totally depleted or burned out. Download
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