A recent study conducted by Morgan Philip and Mazars was unveiled during the 2016 edition of the African CEO Forum 2016, which brought together 800 attendees, including over 500 CEOs from all four corners of the continent, 100 bankers and financiers and 200 prominent African and international figures. A quantitative survey conducted from January to […]
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Most employees do not want formal help in making health changes; they prefer to do it on their own. In guided self-help Wellness Coaches provide support, materials and encouragement. Wellness coaches work with employees to help them carry out a plan to reduce risks and improve their health. Contacts can be made by telephone, through
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Emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ, refers to a person’s ability to recognize, understand, manage and reason with emotions. It is a critical ability when it comes to interpersonal communication – a hot topic not only in psychology but in the business world. Psychologists Peter Salovey and John D Mayer, two of the leading
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Last week, we heard with horror about the terror attack at Westminster Abbey, the busiest tourist thoroughfare and the seat of the parliament in London. Such events remind us that scary, dangerous and stressful situations can happen anywhere: on the street, at a local shop and far too frequently in the workplace. Business leaders are
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The World Health Organization describes stress as the “global health epidemic of the 21st century”. Many of us now work in the constantly connected, always on, highly demanding work cultures where stress and risk of burnout are widespread. Employers and policy makers are increasingly taking the stress, anxiety and depressions affecting employees much more seriously.
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Companies set aside a substantial budget for staff learning and development. This includes investment in courses, systems, and tools. But little time or money is spent on preparing and enabling the mind of the learner. The fact is, if the learner doesn’t have the “in-the-moment” mental capacity to pay attention, these investments are not paying
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Yoga is a 5,000 year old practice having its origin in India and aims to transform both body and mind. In 2014, recognizing its importance in today’s world, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21st June as the International Day of Yoga. Tanzania joined the world in celebrating the 2nd International Yoga Day last
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Last week, during my session series on Stress Management at a client organization, during discussions regarding stress busters, I introduced Laughter Yoga and got a few quizzical looks. We therefore went into a practical demonstration and the response was absolutely outstanding. Everyone including the CEO joined in the 3 minutes session of stretches, breathing and
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Traumatic events such as the recent terror attack in Nairobi, sudden death of a colleague, a workplace accident, armed robbery, a natural disaster, or other crisis situations can cause disruptions for organizations and their employees. Such incidences can bring stress, anxiety and other issues for employees, where they may struggle to regain a sense of
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I recently came across an article titled “Insurers blame doctors for their losses”. 12 out of 21 medical insurers (57%) in Kenya sank into losses due to rising claims, fraud and high cost of drugs. The medical insurance firms claim that doctors are to be blamed for over prescribing, unnecessary procedures and diagnostics. Invariably such
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