employee wellness workplace health

The Rising Importance of Employee Wellness Week in South Africa’s Corporate Landscape

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Employee Wellness Week is an annual initiative in South Africa that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of employees. Led by the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), the campaign promotes physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Through their Employee Wellness Programme (EWP), EWW helps corporations maintain productivity, decrease absenteeism, and prevent occupational health conditions. HSFSA’s proactive approach to wellness, holistic understanding of individual wellbeing, and focus on nutrition and stress management empower employees and employers to prioritize health and wellness.

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The Impactful Experiment – A Four-Day Work Week in South Africa

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South Africa’s trial of a fourday work week approach was a success, with businesses reporting increased sales, employee retention, and improved worklife balance, mental health, and productivity. The trial was the first of its kind in a developing country and had positive implications for both employers and employees. Over 92% of businesses involved are either planning to continue or contemplating the adoption of the fourday work week. This pioneering initiative could signal a significant shift in our approach to work and productivity globally.

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Encouraging the Reintegration of Injured Workers: A Call to Employers

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At the Second Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting of BRICS memberstates in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, the Compensation Fund made a plea to employers to support the reintegration of injured workers into the workplace. This urgent request was made by Nthabiseng Magonono, the Director responsible for the Vocational Rehabilitation Programme at the Compensation Fund, from the perspective of the Department of Employment and Labour.