https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/796.html South Africa Human Resources & Recruitment news 15 Employee Wellness news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/796.html en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:46:46 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-cover-most-businesses-think-they-have-but-often-dont-170726a Across many South African workplaces, employee benefits appear solid at first glance. Medical aid is in place, often supported by gap cover, and sometimes backed by life or disability protection. It creates a sense of security - for employers and employees alike - that the essentials are covered. 1-267228 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/openais-cmo-resigns-for-health-reasons-281577a OpenAI’s chief marketing officer (CMO), Kate Rouch, has stepped down from her role to focus on her health after a diagnosis of late‑stage breast cancer. 1-267080 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-health-day-burnout-and-trump-funding-cuts-jeopardise-south-africa-public-health-gains-403709a This year, healthcare workers worldwide will come together to celebrate World Health Day on 7 April, under the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science”. The South African Institute for Advancement, Inyathelo, is raising awareness about the sustainability of South Africa’s healthcare non-profit sector and emphasising the importance of prioritising the well-being of the NPO sector as a whole. 1-267065 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/regaining-engagement-why-coaching-is-no-longer-a-luxury-for-executives-392698a Competitors cannot replicate an engaged, supported and psychologically safe workforce. In an environment where others can replicate products, technology and even strategy, business seeks the competitive edge. How to do this remains a deliberate leadership imperative: how engaged are your employees. 1-267063 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-your-employees-financial-stress-is-your-stress-and-what-to-do-about-it-955074a Despite some positivity in the recent budget speech, many South African employees face multi-layered financial pressure - from rising fuel and electricity costs to general living expenses - creating stress levels that follow them to the workplace. 1-266744 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-secret-to-sustainable-leadership-for-women-955444a Women have never been short on strength. What is often missing is the permission to use that strength in ways that protect their clarity, their energy and their long term well-being. 1-266584 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/use-the-5-hour-rule-to-your-advantage-in-2026-844793a The beginning of the year is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and commit to your personal and professional growth. It’s easy to feel like you’re already doing enough or under too much pressure to add “learning” to your New Year’s goals, but growth doesn’t have to mean more stress. In fact, when approached intentionally, it can become one of the most rewarding parts of your week. 1-266429 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/burnout-is-a-workplace-culture-problem-not-a-personal-failing-066705a Burnout, overwhelmingly linked to work, is the result of continuous unmanaged stress that leads to debilitating emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. Despite years of trying to mitigate burnout, it remains on the rise in workplaces across the world. According to multiple workplace surveys compiled in 2025, over 43% of employees globally report burnout, up from 38% just two years earlier. 1-266317 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-storytelling-platform-celebrates-young-sa-professionals-622301a Private medical scheme Profmed has launched a storytelling platform to celebrate South African professionals. BeRemarkable invites Profmed members to share the journeys behind their qualifications, careers and personal milestones. 1-266301 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-the-burnout-narrative-in-creative-agencies-misses-the-mark-288587a In the creative industry, no one joins an agency for a quiet career. Agency life is defined by tight deadlines, pitch culture, bold ideas, and the relentless pursuit of work that shifts brands and shapes culture. 1-266060 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Employee Wellness South Africa