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Women in the workplace: navigating stress for growth and well-being

Stress is a universal experience, but its impact is not uniform. Women in the workplace encounter unique stressors, from balancing professional and domestic responsibilities to navigating gender biases and workplace inequalities. According to Women and Stress in the Workplace – Eustress or Distress? by Prof. Renata Schoeman (2024), chronic stress can lead to severe health

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Beyond the numbers: why women need financial planning that reflects real life

Attention turns to a vital but often overlooked tool for women’s empowerment – financial planning. While managing money is crucial for achieving financial well-being, many women still face barriers that leave them feeling excluded from financial conversations. “Financial planning often seems disconnected from the everyday realities women face, especially for those balancing family responsibilities, societal

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CPD Session: Navigating the operationalisation of Customer Experience (CX) strategies in this era

On 25 June, Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) hosted a highly insightful Continuous Professional Development (CPD) session titled ‘Navigating the Operationalisation of Customer Experience (CX) Strategies in This Era’, proudly sponsored by Old Mutual Insure. The session featured keynote speaker Antonia Oakes, Executive for Customer Experience at Old Mutual Insure, who guided attendees through the

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From potential to promotion: Strategies for South African women facing the broken rung

The ‘glass ceiling’ is a frequently cited term that describes the barrier preventing women from advancing to senior leadership roles in their professions, regardless of their qualifications or achievements. But it’s becoming clearer that the seeds of this problem are planted much earlier, with that very first step up the career ladder. This is a

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CPD Session – Navigating the Operationalisation of Customer Experience (CX) Strategies in this Era

📢 CPD Session Alert! Join Gauteng Women in Insurance for an insightful Continuous Professional Development session on: Topic: Navigating the Operationalisation of Customer Experience (CX) Strategies in this Era Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 Platform: Zoom Accredited for: 1 FAIS CPD hour Featuring the dynamic Antonia Oakes, Executive of Customer Experience

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