Many South Africans tend to take annual leave at the end of the year. This is usually because they have families and it’s a long holiday that can be spent together, or their place of work closes over Christmas and New Year and it’s compulsory to take leave. If you don’t have any annual leave due to you, you will be forced to take unpaid leave during this time. Find out more about how annual leave works... Read More

Helping your team recognise the importance and benefit of goal-setting will prepare them for a prosperous year ahead in 2020. We all want to succeed and prosper. Many employees don’t realise the importance of strategizing and goal-setting to recognise rewards in the future. Goal-setting allows you to visually see what your future could hold if you planned appropriately. Without proper planning in place,... Read More

Outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy It’s that time of the year when we all like to take time off to spend with family. More free time means more days to laze next the pool, catch up on reading or see a movie. The extra leisure time also provides a great opportunity for everyone to improve their fitness levels in preparation for the New Year and prevent the dreaded school holiday boredom. If... Read More

If you receive a 13th cheque or an end-of-year bonus, you’ll be mentally preparing for it already. We have a tendency to spend our additional cash frivolously over the holiday season, but there are ways that you can be responsible with this added bonus and use it to your advantage in the long run. Here are a few tips to help you manage your bonus responsibly. 1. Have A Plan Of Action You should already... Read More

World Diabetes Day is observed on 14 November. How can you ensure you stay healthy with diabetes? Most cases of diabetes can be prevented and managed with proper self-care, healthy eating and exercise, and yet diabetes is the second most common cause of death in South Africa. In overcoming diabetes, one must understand what it is and how it comes about in order to make positive changes to prevent it.... Read More

A change in diet can help lower cholesterol levels and maintain a state of optimal health. Cholesterol is waxy substance found in the blood. Your body needs cholesterol for various functions, including building cell walls, hormone and bile production and to make vitamin D from sunlight. Cholesterol is produced by your liver and also comes from the foods you eat. Dietary cholesterol is found in foods... Read More

With child-trafficking being at an all-time high, stringent requirements have been put in place for travelling internationally with children. Do you know what documents are required? Here we give you the insight. In the past, South African parents travelling aboard with their children had to carry an unabridged birth certificate, which contains full details of both the child’s biological parents or... Read More

Having goals as an organisation is essential if you want your business to achieve success. But it’s in aligning employee goals with those of the organisation that you will truly shift the benchmark and raise your business to new heights. Having everyone involved in the same vision and mission means that you have more drive behind your goals. Giving each employee a role in the business is one... Read More

Obesity in children is becoming more prevalent in our age of convenience. It’s also paving the way for metabolic syndrome in adults. It can be overcome, especially from a young age. Obesity in children is on the rise and it is being cited as one of the most alarming public health issues currently facing the world. Pediatric metabolic syndrome also appears to be increasing. Childhood obesity has... Read More