Leaders tanks are empty and a stress workshop is not the answer
Leaders tanks are empty and a stress workshop is not the answer New research from Deloitte Insights gives us reason to be concerned about well-being at an employee, leadership and organizational level. Most alarming is that leaders are blissfully unaware of the low levels of well-being in their teams. They also seem to be doing […]
Burnout, Beyonce and The Great Resignation
Burnout, Beyonce and The Great Resignation Beyoncé’s new song could become the anthem for the Great Resignation. Her new single, “Break My Soul” sends a clear message that burnout is actually NOT the price we must pay for success. For a long time we’ve ignored the data and the science around peak performance. The way […]
Is always-on our new normal?
Burnout: The cost of success, and what you can do about it. In today’s uncertain and complex environment, employees face frequent change, increased workload, fewer resources, and more demanding customers and clients. This is a world of work in which we feel guilty about taking a rest. It’s almost like there’s a collective delusion that burnout is […]
What is the ROI on your wellness programme?
What is the ROI on your wellness programme? What was your last answer to ‘what is the return on our wellness programme?’. Often, this question is followed by silence or general feeling of uncomfortableness. The reality is that many wellness programmes today are not getting the support they should because of the complexity in measuring […]
An employee wellness programme should have no end date
An employee wellness programme should have no end date I speak to many companies who ask for assistance with their employee wellness programme or employee wellness days. The problem with the word ‘programme’ or ‘day’ is that this implies employee wellness is something that has a start point and an endpoint. It shouldn’t. The health and wellness of […]
“Always On Culture” as a driver of employee burnout
“Always On Culture” as a driver of employee burnout Now, more than ever, our “always-on culture” is resulting in higher levels of stress and employee burnout. With more people working from home, the expectations to perform are higher than ever, as employers seek to increase control by intensifying the pressure. Companies are operating in crisis, […]
How are you sustaining soaring employee engagement levels?
How are you sustaining soaring employee engagement levels? The facts are out. Employee engagement levels are soaring – but are you addressing these 3 things? Take a moment to imagine this: You’re leading a team of highly driven people that believe in the contribution they make to the world through their work. They believe wholeheartedly in their […]
Does your talent management strategy actively drive love for your employer’s brand?
Does your talent management strategy actively drive love for your employer’s brand? As one of the founders of BREATHE, I’ve spent 15 years in the marketing of consumer-packaged goods and have come to appreciate the value of a brand. The ultimate aspiration in brand building is creating a brand beyond just a highly recognized trademark […]
All-Virtual work reduces work life balance for employees
All-Virtual work reduces work life balance for employees Since all-virtual work began, a number of companies like Amazon, Twitter, and Square have adopted a remote working business model, while many businesses, particularly in South Africa lag behind because of concerns around employee productivity. Many employees are reporting that they are working harder, with longer hours. […]
The business case for investing in employee wellbeing
The business case for investing in employee wellbeing Even before the pandemic, the concept of ‘VUCA’ had become a well-known term to describe the world of work – volatile, uncertain, confusing, and ambiguous. Staying in balance was already tough. Work-life balance was even more tough. Employees were taking the strain. Organizations were starting to speak […]
