Promoting the networking of Women who work in the short term insurance industry in Gauteng, South Africa.
A new year always comes with mixed emotions: excitement for the future and new adventures, uncertainty of the unknown, fear that my goals for the year will be left unachieved – a little bit of everything. But for 2025, there should be a clear set of guidelines to follow. Daydreaming about wellness in the new Read More
The need to make a list grows. Go to the gym, eat more veggies, spend less money — you know how it goes. But bettering yourself in the new year doesn’t have to be limited to the traditional goals. Why not look beyond the usual and more toward feminist New Years resolutions that can empower Read More
Improving the quality of your life might be overwhelming when you think of all the things you’d like to change, however it needn’t be. As the old saying goes, “the longest journey begins with a single step” – and just a few small changes every day can help boost your well-being and make your days Read More
It is generally accepted that financial inclusion is essential for creating a society where everyone has equal opportunity. As such, now and again, it is prudent to provide a fact-based perspective that sheds light on how men and women manage their finances in key areas like insurance and credit. Intriguingly, data indicates that women exhibit Read More
In an unusually positive twist for the ongoing ‘gender parity’ debate, South Africa is making significant progress when it comes to women occupying roles across categories within the finance and insurance sectors. This is according to recent findings in a global Deloitte study, which showed that South Africa is one of the few countries in Read More
By Nicole van den Munckhof* According to Our World In Data, more and more couples are opting to live together, and in South Africa, it is no different, but there may be unintended financial consequences. In South Africa, numerous laws determine the rights and obligations of spouses in a marriage. Among them are the Marriage Read More
1st for Women’s latest research shines a light on ‘outdated’ societal pressures, barriers to success, and women defying expectations • More than 4 in 5 South African women believe expectations around age and life events to be outdated, saying they ‘need to evolve’ • 60% of women reported feeling societal pressure to achieve certain milestones Read More
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As we approach the last few weeks of the year, now is a really great time to pause and take a moment to reset and refresh. It can be so easy to get swept up in the busyness of life and fall into the trap of living on autopilot, where you’re going through the motions Read More
According to McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace report, 42 percent of women say they are often, or almost always, burned out at work. Feeling burnt out? Here’s how to cope. Set new boundaries. The boundaries between work and home have blurred. Whether you’re working at home or in-person, setting clear, strict boundaries can help you Read More