Legal talk: Domestic violence

What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is where a person (“complainant”) is being harmed by another person (“respondent”) while they are in a domestic relationship. What will be considered to be domestic violence? Physical abuse– if the complainant is being injured by the respondent, for example, being punched, kicked or pushed. Sexual abuse– if the

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Dress for success

A dress code policy isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. “What’s ‘professional’ in one environment may be stuffy in another,” says Paul Falcone, a human resources executive and author of 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees. A dress code policy establishes minimum standards of acceptable appearance. Falcone explains how to create one that works. Look to

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Build your network

“It’s always good to approach networking from a strategic mind-set,” says Alaina G. Levine, president of Quantum Success Solutions, a career consulting organization and author of Networking for Nerds. Here’s how to turn a networking event into win-win partnerships that last. 3 weeks out Do your homework. If the conference publishes a guest list, check it

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Career women – success stories….

Celebrating successful women for all their hard work and effort creates a pathway and steppingstone for aspiring women who seek guidance, motivation and inspiration. Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) recently chatted to Nicoline van der Merwe, Scrum Master at Genasys Technologies about her journey and career in the financial services industry, how she balances personal and

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“Good News Monday”

We want you to share your Good News stories! Tell us all about how a colleague, friend or stranger is making a difference in your home, at your office, or in your community. Submit your short story or shoutout to us via our GWII email – admin@gwii.co.za – or WhatsApp hotline – 079 516 3417.

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“Let’s Play to FriYAY”

Need to break the monotony of long work days? Need some motivation to getting fighting fit? Or want to kickstart a hobby? We invite our members to participate in a different activity every alternate week. Watch our Facebook page for details! Here is our activity this week! Whether on paper or iPad! Show off your

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