The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) reports that more than 95% of businesses in Tanzania are small enterprises, are contributing about 35% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and are responsible for generating up to 40%…
This article is inspired by a number of corporates who have recently opined that they do not have the budget for employee wellness due to current economic trends. My argument is that not paying attention to employee wellness during…
Similar to any other business initiative, your Wellness Program should have a tangible, sustainable and an economic rationale to prove its impact on your bottom-line. The big 5 economic costs related to employee health and wellness are: Medical Insurance…
This article is inspired by a couple of recent encounters, where I was asked – “But what exactly is Corporate Wellness?” I am glad this question was asked, because it would be a shame if your organization missed out on…
We have been receiving several inquires for conducting Employee Wellness Seminars and most of them request “can you talk about healthy food choices”? Analyzing these requests further revealed that wellness is associated with what we eat – which is a…
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…
Work-life balance is an important aspect of a healthy work environment. Maintaining work-life balance helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnout in the workplace. Chronic stress is one of the most common issues in the workplace and can lead to…
In a world where the professional and personal demands of our lives often collide and compete, we long for more balance. Work-life balance is a common plea of overworked and overwhelmed employees – male and female both. It is an…
Striking that balance between career and family is increasingly becoming a challenge. Our schedules are becoming busier than ever before, which often causes our work or our personal lives to suffer. Work-life balance practices are deliberate organizational changes in programs…
The Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) and Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) report a 100% rise in new cancer cases from 2006. Between 2000 and 2005, the institution received about 2400 to 2500 cancer patients while between the years 2006 –…